Category Archives: In the Kitchen

“Specialties of The House”: Chestnut Cottage Party Tea

Chestnut Cottage Party Tea! With lots of hot, lazy summer days ahead, I thought you might enjoy an old recipe from Chestnut Cottage…”Party Tea”

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Celebrating Our Nation’s Hero’s!

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service and to also remember all who have served our country in our fight for freedom. We must not forget those … Continue reading

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“Inspiring Images”: May is the Month for Strawberries!

One of the great joys of May at Chestnut Cottage is STRAWBERRIES!  Fat, sweet, juicy strawberries that come to us from South Carolina!  It brings me great pleasure each May to make my annual Strawberry Jam. And that is exactly … Continue reading

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“Inspiring Images”: Happy May!

One of my favorite things about May are STRAWBERRIES!  I noticed last week that our local famer’s market will be getting the first strawberries on May fourth.  I always love to get several gallons and make a few batches of … Continue reading

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Happy Easter From Chestnut Cottage!

Every year when Easter arrives at Chestnut Cottage, my Easter lunch guests think that I have worked for hours on the Coconut Cake that I serve for dessert!  Little do they know that I have a little secret on this … Continue reading

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