Tag Archives: baking

The End, But Also A New Beginning

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Julie

After nine years of writing about the Red House and the so-called “project,” I have decided to end the blog. I approach this not with regrets but with many happy feelings about how we took a run-down, bank-foreclosed property and … Continue reading →

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The Red House Basement Floods Again…

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Julie

This past July 4th weekend was spent unfortunately eerily similar to July 4th in 2013. Friday, before the long weekend, we endured a day of heavy rain only to find ourselves dealing with 4 inches of water in the basement … Continue reading →

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Fall Upstate And A Craving For…Baking

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Julie

Fall has definitely arrived at the Red House. The leaves are turning shades of crimson, yellow and orange. I think the sumac trees on the property are my favorite only because their colors are so intense and often the deep … Continue reading →

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Reflections From the Red House: Baking in a Heat Wave and Surviving a High School Graduation

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Julie

Yes, it has actually taken me nearly three weeks to get over my youngest child’s graduation and coming up to “relax,” at the Red House has given me a moment to reflect on this event. (I’m “relaxing” because it’s raining … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Making Kolach at the Red House

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Julie

Since I don’t have a kitchen up at the Red House (a two-burner electric stove and a fridge does not constitute a kitchen), I have to really stretch my imagination to think of a day when I will be able … Continue reading →

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Toaster Oven Pie

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Julie

It was a Saturday morning and Nick was coming up to The Red House with his uncle and my brother Jack.  While I had provisions for grilling (steak, hot dogs, ribs) and I had picked up some vanilla ice cream … Continue reading →

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