New Recipes
Every summer we grow enough basil to make a double, or even a quadruple, batch of this pesto. Before each growing season comes to a close, the freezer is filled with bright green little jars of pesto ready for simple weeknights, everyday lunches, last-minute appetizers, or even specialty dishes for the holidays. This recipe is […]
Sometimes the finest desserts are also the simplest. This old-fashioned chocolate mousse is the perfect example of that. Chocolate mousse has a reputation for being elegant and complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. With fresh cream, eggs, good chocolate, maple syrup, and vanilla, you can create a dessert that feels worthy of a holiday […]
I’ve been making these chewy chocolate chip granola bars for decades. They’re one of those old recipes that has followed our family through different seasons of life, tucked away in my recipe binder for a while and then happily rediscovered. This summer, when our very much adult daughter came home to visit for a few […]
Hi, I'm Heather!
Homemaker, writer of daily life, protector of quiet mornings, grower of food, sugarmaker. I tend hearth, home, and land in northern Vermont. Part of my work in this world has been creating online gathering places for women to connect and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. It’s nice to connect with you, l am grateful you are here.