At the Farmhouse, we love using cranberries throughout the season to add glamour to our desserts, salads, cocktails, and cheese boards. To turn them into little jewels, sugar them and make them sweet! It takes a night of soaking in warm maple syrup to transform them into a delicious berry that can then be rolled in sparkling sugar.

Wandering around Italy and stumbling on a chocolate festival was a very fun happenstance! The booth with the longest lines had this beautiful display of strawberries, that were put in a cup, drizzled with chocolate sauce and topped with whipped cream.

I always say there are certain recipes you only make for people you love! This might be one of them. This is a Salmon Gateau from Harrods Food Hall in London. It is based on the French Mille Crepe Cake, which is crepes layered with pastry cream in about 20 thin layers.

I recently talked to a Master Pizza Maker in Florence, and he said he has switched to an elongated pizza shape because it makes a crispier crust throughout. I had his pizza (see photos) and couldn’t agree more with his assessment!

This cake was a highlight of my childhood celebrations. I loved it when my Mom made this bunny cake for my brother and me. It is such a special Easter memory. This cake is fun to make and something memorable to make for someone you love!

A few minutes of effort will yield you beautiful ingredients for the months ahead. So, set some time aside and make Chive-infused vinegar and salt! Chives are my favorite herb to celebrate in this way! Its pretty purple blossom…

The idea for growing fruit trees and mixing them into my landscape came from my Great Grandmother. My Great Grandmother turned her backyard into row after row of rose bushes and then a few back rows of fruit trees.

I love to plant a cutting garden in the Spring that I can enjoy throughout the summer. One of the easiest and most cost-effective flowers I grow is Zinnias! I started to fall in love with them when I learned of the different varieties and colors.

Entertaining can be tricky and intimidating. My advice is to find your signature entertaining style and something you love to make and master it! Then repeat it! Don’t reinvent. Make it personal to you, and your guests will love…