Country Life in Sandwich, New Hampshire
My mother read the Little House books to me at bedtime. I can remember tapping on her shoulder to wake her up when she had drifted off to sleep. I loved those books, and when I began reading Little House in the … Continue Reading →
Are you familiar with the verb, “gambol”? It has nothing to do with Vegas and everything to do with sunshine and friskiness. There are currently nine lambs enjoying life on the farm, often gamboling and kicking up their heels. Another … Continue Reading →
If you prefer a lighter, cakey brownie, skip this recipe, but if you enjoy a moist, dense, fudgy, super-chocolatey brownie, read on! I found this recipe in a magazine long ago, attributed to Katherine Hepburn. As far as I’m concerned, … Continue Reading →
Here’s my first post for my “Try This” category. Some of my posts may seem like, “Well, duh!” tips, I hope you’ll eventually come across something useful! I’m a tea lover (British-style black tea with milk, thank you), and my husband … Continue Reading →
In Sandwich, New Hampshire, the name “Booty” elicits smiles not because our locals have the worst of junior-high mentalities, but because the Booty family (and Booty Family Farm) are respected and loved. When I was growing up, “booty” meant only … Continue Reading →
We had some notable firsts this winter. According to our faithful UPS driver, our driveway was the hardest to drive up of any driveway on his extensive route (think long, steep and shaded, which can translate to icy), and the … Continue Reading →
Welcome! Coming soon, my blog from my little house in the big woods of beautiful Sandwich, New Hampshire, in the sweet spot where the Lakes Region meets the White Mountains. I’ve always been a country girl at heart, and I’ve lived in … Continue Reading →