Ok for starters, who here placed an extra order for rain? I mean, really. My Wellies have become my everyday shoes and each step is accompanied by a sloshing sound. Coupled by some epic bad hair days and our bath towels not really drying out, I've been determined to plow through and do some planting just the same. Here are a few garden tips, tricks and hacks that I have conjured up. Before I … [Read more...]
From Low Budget Lampshades To Upscale Lighting
I've written about the chandelier in our dining room a couple times. Whether I was trying to get my point across to have the chandelier hung, or to recovering existing lampshades, it's not without surprise that my tastes have evolved since all these lighting shenanigans have occurred. Although it's only been around 3 years since I've changed the look of the lampshades, I have grown tired and … [Read more...]
In Your Pipe Dreams
There is one room here at Farmhouse 1820 that has been a thorn in my side since we moved in. A room that looked clean and decorated to a T, for about five minutes. Then reality set in and said room became a dumping ground for mail and weekly circulars. I would clean, sort and file everything, then only a week later it would look worse for wear. An uphill battle that I wasn't going to win. A … [Read more...]
Madness, Brackets and Tulips
Today is the first day of March Madness and I can't help but shrug my shoulders. I'll come home this afternoon to every TV on in our house, all tuned into basketball. As I've mentioned before, Sean is a sports freak, and try as he might, the rest of us here at Farmhouse 1820 just aren't that into the craze. I have filled out the basketball brackets every year, and I'm out before I'm really even … [Read more...]
Green Eggs and Ham, The Right Way
Every St. Patrick's Day I get a little cheeky and I make green eggs and ham for the kids for breakfast. I add a little green food coloring to the eggs, and I always wondered why they only picked at the eggs, not really eating much. So then I tried them for myself and I have to admit, the green eggs were terrible. Hoping not to offend anyone, but eggs are not meant to have green food coloring added … [Read more...]
How To Pour The Perfect Black and Tan for St. Patrick’s Day
Every year when St. Patrick's Day rolls around, I share fun recipes that celebrate the Irish. Recipes like these Corned Beef Hotdogs, this Shepherd's Pie and these beyond decadent Guinness Stout Cupcakes. This year is no different, but rather than sharing a food recipe, I'm showing you how to pour the perfect Black and Tan. Whenever I order a Black and Tan, I'm mesmerized at how the … [Read more...]
How Funky Is Your Chicken
It's hard to believe that we've had our small flock of chickens for almost a year. We've only had two casualties - remember that the chick "Taylor Swift" died due to complications, and we also lost our beloved rooster, Richard, because of a lung/virus thing, about a month ago. Though many roosters are mean to the hens, Richard was kind and extremely protective. Beside the fact that all of the hens … [Read more...]
Green Eggs and Ham
Save Print Green Eggs and Ham Ingredients 8 large eggs ½ cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon dried mustard 1 cup frozen peas, thawed salt and pepper to taste 1 slice of deli ham, julienned, or one slice of thick ham, finally chopped. Instructions TO HARD BOIL THE EGGS: Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with water. Turn heat to high and bring to a boil, uncovered. … [Read more...]
Hearts of Chocolate
Valentine's Day and chocolate go together hand in hand, and though a box of chocolates is always a safe bet to give for Valentine's Day, making your own box of chocolates is so much better. A quick recipe that only takes minutes to whip up and then a little time in the oven, it's one that packs a huge chocolate punch. My recipe for the Be Fed Brownie will win your Valentine's heart over with … [Read more...]
An Elegant Yet Easy Valentine’s Day Dinner
If you are like me, and much prefer to eat in rather than dine out on Valentine's Day, then I have the perfect dinner for you. I have written about this easy yet elegant dish a few times before, whether I made it for Valentine's Day in years past, and even when I competed for Master Chef Home Cooks, this dish is in my repertoire rotation when we entertain here at Farmhouse 1820. With the … [Read more...]
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