I bought a vintage Le Creuset Pate/Terrine pan at an antique store in Bath, Maine, perfect for Duck Terrine with Apricots. I loved it when I first saw it, but wanted to sleep on it. Since it was all I could think about the next day, I called the store and they mailed it to…
Happy New Year
Happy New Year from Mead Meadow! To all of our friends, family and supporters who helped and encouraged us in our first year, we wish you the best year ever in 2017. It has been an extraordinary year; launching the Mead Meadow web site, publishing cherished recipes, and opening the MeadMeadow Shop. A special thanks…
Christmas Tablescape
This year we included our Vaillancourt collection in our Christmas Tablescape at Mead Meadow. I have been collecting these beautiful hand painted chalkware Santas and Snowmen for over twenty five years, and I look forward to bringing them out for Christmas every year. Hope you all have a wonderful Holiday filled with family and friends….
Christmas Sugar Cookies
This is the second time I have made these delicious Christmas Sugar Cookies with my dear friend Cindy. This recipe was her Mother-in-Law’s and is from The 1896 Boston Cooking School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer. They are so easy to make and fun to roll out with kids or friends for Christmas. This…
Christmas Cranberry Cake
This Cranberry Cake was our favorite cake for Christmas. Even if you don’t like cranberries, you will love this. The sauce is served warm over the cake, and no one will be able to resist it! It looks and tastes like Christmas. The cake is tart but the topping is sweet, a little goes…
Jelly Turnovers
My Mom reminded me that she made Jelly Turnovers for my High School Graduation Party. How lucky was I to have homemade turnovers made instead of a cake? Mom filled them with apricot jam, you can use any jam that you like. This recipe is from my Great-Grandmother, Helga Foss Bjorge. Delicious with coffee, tea…
Madeleines
I just love Madeleines, they are so delicious with a cup of tea. I use grated lemon zest for some and orange zest for others, depending on what I am making to go with them. I used lemon zest for the Madeleines in the photo. I learned the trick is to put the buttered…
Thanksgiving Tablescape
This is our 2016 Thanksgiving tablescape at Mead Meadow. I created it using everything I already have, with the exception of the white and orange pumpkins. I love creating a new look, mixing the things I have collected over the years to create a unique setting. I will admit to you that my tablecloth is a…
Sausage Herb Stuffing
This Sausage Herb Stuffing is another recipe from Grandma Toots. I have it hand written in my book, there are no measurements, just ingredients. I taste tested these amounts and it tastes just like Grandma’s did. Isn’t it interesting how much the smells and the taste of food reminds us of our childhood? I chop…
No Cook Cranberry Orange Relish
I make this No Cook Cranberry Orange Relish for Thanksgiving every year, no matter where I am. It is fresh, and as tart as you want it to be (less sugar, more tart). The color is beautiful on the table and I like it so much better than the canned cranberry sauce, no offense…