Blog - Kimberly Ann Harrington

Northern Tales of a Southern Lady

February 14, 2024 No Comments

Welcome to my Blog! Welcome to Sweet Tea and Snow: Northern Tales of a Southern Lady, where Southern charm meets New England whimsy. I’m Kimberly Ann Harrington, a Mississippi-born Southern lady embarking on a new chapter among the charming streets, picturesque coastlines, cozy winters, and historic landmarks of New England. Here, I’ll share my adventures navigating wintery snowy sidewalks with a touch of sweet tea grace—exploring the blend of two very different worlds: the warm […]

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Farm to our Table: Fresh Peaches

August 8, 2024 No Comments

~ With a Recipe for Georgia Peach Butter Cake ~ There is nothing like the smell of fresh ripe peaches in the summertime as it is one of my favorite scents. So, naturally, a visit to peach orchard was a must this summer! One of the things I absolutely love about living here in Connecticut is the abundance of pick-your-own fruit orchards. Believe it or not, there are 33 peach farms scattered across the state! […]

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Crockett Tavern Museum

July 20, 2024 No Comments

While driving back to my home in Connecticut from visiting family in Mississippi, I stopped at interesting historic sites along the way. As I was in passing through Morristown, Tennessee, we noticed an attraction sign for “Crockett Tavern Museum.” We all know that the Folk Hero and Frontiersman Davy Crockett along with 192 other brave men died defending the Alamo in March 1836, but not much is taught about his life. This museum is the […]

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Historic Boston

July 12, 2024 No Comments

This summer, our family took a day trip to Boston, exploring some of its famous historic sites—Faneuil Hall, Boston Harbor, and Acorn Street. Even though I lived in the area near Harvard years ago, I had never really made the time to walk through these pieces of history until now. Our first stop was Faneuil Hall, built in 1742 by the wealthy Boston merchant Peter Faneuil. This bustling meeting hall and marketplace is where merchants, […]

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Farm to our Table: Fresh Blueberries

July 10, 2024 No Comments

~ With Recipes for Classic Blueberry Pound Cake & Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie ~ Did you know there are 18 pick-your-own blueberry farms spread across Connecticut? One of our favorites is Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, a place famous not just for its pick-your-own berries but also its bustling farmer’s market and delicious bakery. When we visited, we were amazed by the variety—strawberries, blueberries, honeyberries, raspberries, jostaberries, peaches, pears, pumpkins, and apples, all ready for the […]

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Moving to Connecticut

June 29, 2024 No Comments

Before we made the big move to Connecticut, we called South Mississippi home. It was during our wedding trip up North that things really started to change. We spent a few days in a charming beachside town called Niantic, just soaking in the salty air and seaside views. One afternoon, we decided to veer off the main road and explore the nearby woods. As we wound through those rolling hills and twisty roads, passing through […]

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Farm to our Table: Fresh Strawberries

June 13, 2024 No Comments

~ With Recipes for Louisiana Fresh Strawberry Pie & Southern Strawberry Shortcake ~ All across Connecticut, you’ll find 37 farms offering pick-your-own strawberries. Pesce Farm has a rich history—over 90 years ago, Aldo and Iside Pesce started this farm back in the early 1930s. Today, their son Larry carries on the family tradition, keeping the farm thriving. Spanning 68 acres, the farm isn’t just a local treasure but also a protected piece of Connecticut’s farmland, […]

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Farm to our Table: Apples from the Orchard

May 25, 2024 No Comments

~ With Recipes for Apple Strudel & Apple Fritters ~ Settling into Connecticut has brought so many sweet surprises, especially with all the apple orchards around. There are 28 places across the state where you can pick your own apples or grab fresh fruit from farmer’s markets, and each one has its own unique charm. Shortly after we moved here, our real estate agent told me there was one place I absolutely had to visit: […]

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New England Stone Walls

May 5, 2024 No Comments

What I love most about Connecticut are the wonderful old stone walls. This scenery is unique to New England and makes traveling around this area an absolute pleasure! One of my favorite sights is an old New England Colonial home nestled among sprawling fields, surrounded by those timeworn stone walls. Those walls carry the weight of history, quietly standing guard through generations, adding a timeless charm that makes this place feel truly special. Seeing these […]

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Hidden Treasures

March 14, 2024 No Comments

While we waited for our new house to close in Connecticut, we found ourselves staying in the charming town of Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Hartford. I was immediately struck by the breathtaking beauty of the countryside—rolling hills dotted with farms as far as the eye could see. What surprised me most was learning that Lebanon is made up of nearly 10,000 acres of farmland, with half of it protected in preservation zones. Lebanon […]

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Mystic, Connecticut

February 17, 2024 No Comments

Leaving the large oak trees with moss and southern hospitality, our family ventured into building a new life in New England. Having spent most of our life in the South, the landscape of the beautiful hills, farms, and the historic Colonial era homes was a wonderful change of view. Our first stop was Mystic, Connecticut where we resided while looking for a new home. Breathtaking harbor views and a quaint charming town is what awaited […]