Chloe Tuttle

If you were not born in the low country of South Carolina or Georgia – or other coastal areas of the south, then you’ve probably never heard of Haint Blue – it’s a southern thing. But if you ever travel in the south, especially in coastal towns, you will often see porch ceilings painted a… Click to read why Southerners paint their porch ceilings blue.

My faithful purple martins have left the farm.    Where did you go? The silence is awful – their chatter was so soothing. Now they are gone. They have started their long journey south. They don’t head straight to South America. They “hole up” for several weeks in places just south of here like Mann’s… Click to follow the Purple Martins

If you have never tried Tomato Jam, you are in for a treat. I have been reading about this jam and when I saw the recipe in the New York Times, I knew I had to make it. I didn’t like their recipe – too many conflicting spices. I tried several iterations and now I… Click to read more about Chloe’s Killer Tomato Jam

Senator Bob Martin Ag Center: A Gem in Williamston, NC has something for everyone The Senator Bob Martin Ag Center is named after the late Senator Bob Martin, who was a champion of rural development and agriculture. It is located in eastern North Carolina in the small town of Williamston.  It has 100,000 square feet… Click to learn about our fabulous Equestrian Center

We try to keep up with all the tech changes – it keeps us busy. I was on the waiting list for Starlink for 15 months, so when they wrote and said, “Yea or Nay?” I said “YES!” So far, so good. For those of you asking, “What is Starlink?” it is Elon Musk’s Satellite… Click to see how fun the Starlink is on the Farm

When I worked at our local hospital, I had a wonderful nurse friend, Nurse Nancy, who lived on the Pamlico River. Whenever we had a hurricane, she came to stay with me – and she made her fabulous chili. There was a secret ingredient – Tequila. Best Hurricane Chili This comforting chili seems to please… Click to read about how this chili recipe came to be

Hook Hand is an unusual name for a brewery or pub. The name Hook Hand is in reference to East Carolina University and their mascot – a pirate – and some pirates have Hooks for Hands.  Well, that is what Jeremy, the owner told me. I must mention that not all the folks in this… Click to learn about this interesting Watering Hole

Tasty, Tart, and Pretty Plum Jelly is perfect for your breakfast table. Whether enjoyed on a lazy Sunday morning or as an accompaniment to a sophisticated afternoon tea, this plum jelly is a true culinary delight. Growing up, we had a beautiful red plum tree.  And Plum Jelly is my absolute favorite jelly. Experience the… Read more

All Good Southern Cooks Have a Sweet Pickle Relish Recipe We don’t buy the relish, we make it ourselves from old family recipes. Each family has its own recipe; some add peppers and onions. I like the simple one.  Often we just chop up last year’s sweet cucumber pickles. Sweet Pickle Relish is a main… You just can’t make southern chicken salad without Sweet Pickle Relish. This recipe is the best!