So a girl walks into a bathroom and is horrified. That would be me. And the bathroom I'm referring to is the kids'. It was ugly. Pink tiles, nasty-out-dated wallpaper (and in case you forgot, every single room in the 1820 had said nasty-out-dated wallpaper when we first moved in) and the floor had cheap linoleum tiles from who knows what decade. Well, I've changed alllllllllllll that! For … [Read more...]
How To Forage For Ramps And Where They Grow
If one were to look at my bucket list, they would most likely come up with the idea that I may have a screw or two loose. This may or may not be the case, but one thing that has been on my bucket list for years, is foraging for ramps; the gorgeous cousin of the onion. The holy grail of wild edibles. I've spoken to several people that seem to come across them every spring like they're weeds or … [Read more...]
Stay The Course
Mac is a runner. Cross country has his heart, but he is also on the track team where he prefers distance rather than hurdles. Lord knows the kid has had to jump a few in his life (for those of you that are new on the scene, I shared Mac's story here). Now in high school, Mac has an amazing coach. A guy that prefers to be called simply by his last name, he is far from warm and fuzzy, but certainly … [Read more...]
Clever and Easy Ideas To Organize Under The Kitchen Sink
During such uncertain times, there is one thing I can guarantee will bring certainty and clarity to your life, and that is organization. Whether you organize your closets, your desk, or even your thoughts, there comes with this satisfaction. Organizing is my calming salve (oddly enough) and when I went to grab a cleaning product under the kitchen sink and stuck my hand in a … [Read more...]
How To Design And Build A Custom Range Hood
So, I have a little time on my hands. I'm in good company, of course, because it seems the world is in the same boat. While hunkering down and keeping my peeps under my wing, I've been cooking up a storm. Like, three squares, and it dawned on me that I haven't yet shared with you our custom range hood that I designed and we had built late last summer. Here's my thought process and insights on how … [Read more...]
Ramp Dressing
Save Print Ramp Dressing This is a delicious dressing that is really an amped up version of ranch dressing. Ramps up the ante. Serve over a salad, or in a bowl with Crudité. Author: Be Fed Again Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar 2 splashes Worcestershire sauce ⅓ cup chopped ramps Instructions Place all ingredients in a large … [Read more...]
Ramp Butter
Save Print Ramp Butter Author: Be Fed Again Ingredients 20-25 ramps, cleaned, roots removed 1 pound unsalted butter, room temperature ½ teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon course salt Instructions In a medium sized bowl, add room temperature butter, lemon juice, and salt. Set aside. Stack ramps on top of each other and roll up like a cigar. Julienne the ramps with a sharp … [Read more...]
Holiday Entertaining – Quick, Easy & Delicious Recipes
Tis the season for entertaining. Whether you're going to parties, or throwing one of your own, let the festivities begin. Let's face it, every holiday party is centered around good food and cheer, and I'm sharing today a few recipes that can be whipped up easily and in minutes. While keeping it simple is the name of the game, quick on time doesn't need to diminish on class. Let the grocery … [Read more...]
Quick And Easy Holiday Arrangements; A Festive How-To
Here at Farmhouse 1820, we (I) love to fill the house with greenery and arrangements throughout the holiday season. We have our tree, of course, but I make sure that every room has an arrangement or two, and this year I even tricked out the coop with some festive window boxes. Not to fret, all of these said arrangements took minimal time to create, and today I'm going to share with you how to … [Read more...]
Totally Turkey, It’s Brine Time
Let's talk turkey! It's totally brine time. By now, your turkey has thawed, and it's time to add flavor before it heads into the oven. As you all know, the Brooke believes in the brine! It's a no-brainer folks, a step that must be taken so you won't have a bland bird. This measure ensures juiciness, tenderness, and down-right delicious flavor. Here is how to brine a turkey. First, rinse … [Read more...]
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