To the Beach
Late May is biting Black Fly season in New Hampshire, which means it’s time for a Casita adventure! We hitched up our mobile little house last week and headed for the ocean. Our first beach night was … Continue Reading →
Author: Jane
Bad Fox
Nothing pops the Disneyland-farm-fantasy balloon like a fox going after the chickens. When I first saw the bushy-tailed rascal on our driveway, I thought, “Ooooooo, its coat is so pretty, how special to see it right here at our house!” … Continue Reading →
Cinnamon Sugar Mini-Muffins
Here’s a recipe that calls for ingredients you probably already have in your refrigerator and cupboard. Beware though, once you bring these little balls of deliciousness to a pot luck brunch or coffee hour, you’ll be required to bring them again and … Continue Reading →
Don’t Call it the Dump!
One of the charming chores of country life is taking our trash (and treasure) to the dump. No, no! We call it the “transfer station.” So what’s “charming” about that? First of all, I’m not kidding when I say that … Continue Reading →
Give Thanks
I’ve heard that the key to happiness is twofold: wanting what you already have and living in a state of thankfulness. Sign me up! My father, John Booty, was an Episcopal priest and a seminary professor. I grew up … Continue Reading →
Stone Walls
If you ask our dog Beau what the purpose of a stone wall is, he will say that obviously it’s to make chipmunks. Beau is endlessly entertained watching chipmunks emerge from the wall beside our house, scurry about, and disappear … Continue Reading →
Quiche Two Ways
Quiche may be only a humble egg pie with a fancy French name, but humble works for me. I love it! It took me some trial and error to find the right formula, but once you have the egg/liquid/cheese ratio the … Continue Reading →
Coats Off!
Oh, my! It was shearing day for the ewes on the farm, and also for Russell, the once-imposing-looking Dorest ram. I had never seen this done (except for in the Australian TV drama/addiction McLeod’s Daughters), and I was so impressed. Steve hires … Continue Reading →
The Joys & Dangers of Compost
As spring settles in and it’s time to wash and store the sap buckets, the farm is shifting into full-out gardening mode. A key to the success of a robust organic market garden is rich soil fed by compost. As … Continue Reading →
Meet our Casita!
The buildings on the Sandwich Fairgrounds that burst with rabbits, pies, quilts and oxen in October spend the winter harboring an array of boats, campers, and travel trailers, packed in like puzzle pieces. Sandwich residents tuck away their summer toys … Continue Reading →