New England Farmgirl: Recipes & Stories from a Farmer's Daughter

Jessica Robinson

Jun 2015 · Gibbs Smith

About this ebook

From a farmgirl to your table—Easy-to-make, delicious, local, New England recipes, plus tips on getting the best produce and products for your kitchen.

 

New England Farmgirl invites readers to learn about growing a garden, buying local, and choosing organic foods. The ultimate delight: it is filled with family heritage recipes—from grandfather’s fudge to great-grandmother’s molasses cookies, along with recipes created by the author to use the great products harvested in New England. Maple Peach Barbecue Sauce, Strawberry-Raspberry Popsicles, Pecan Pie, Farmhouse Pumpkin Pound Cake and so many more delightful recipes bring New England farm products to your table.

New England is known for culinary delights, such as blueberries, cranberries and maple syrup. Reading this will be like driving through rural Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Step back in time and remember the joys of childhood with wonderful farm stands, orchards, and wineries throughout New England.

“The recipes in New England Farmgirl are original and creative. Most importantly, they are easy to make. Plus, the tantalizing photographs will completely make your mouth water.”—The Washington Book Review

 

“Robinson’s culinary ode to New England has something delicious for everyone.”—Eleanor Duke, Edible Rhody

Ratings and reviews

She's a great cook

About the author

Jessica was raised on a small farm in Connecticut, where her family raised livestock and grew their own crops, as well as operating a maple sugar house, where Jessica gained early experience developing and merchandizing local products. Through her floral design company, Jessica Robinson became one of the most sought-after wedding and event designers in New England and elsewhere. Her floral designs graced the pages of numerous magazines and blogs. Today, Jessica lives on a small farm with her husband and two sons. You will often find her on weekends at local farmer's markets selling homemade jams, jellies and confections she's created. She is the editor, recipe developer and photographer of Carolina Farmhouse Kitchen, a blog which features local food and farming, household tips, old-fashioned recipes, ideas for backyard entertaining, and life behind the scenes at the farm.