THE TRUITT HOUSE EDIT
Come with us as we tell meaningful stories of preservation, restoration and hospitality. Explore Suffolk, Virginia’s rich history and share in our favorite experiences at The Truitt House.
Sous Vide Chocolate Pudding for Grown Ups… When You Want to Feel Like a Kid Again
Last week, we watched the Chiefs play the final game in their lead up to another Super Bowl vistory.
eBay Bounty: Cultivate Your Garden’s Beauty with Plant Plug Discoveries
Over the years, I have fine-tuned our Spring/Summer flower gardening program. Someone else handles the seed germination these days. Ebay is my go-to for starter plants. After the holidays — when the winter winds are in full swing — I review my notes from the past growing season, peruse inspirational photos from mail-order gardening catalogues, and binge watch our favorite gardener — Laura LeBoutillier of @gardenanswer — to develop each new season’s flower gardening plans. When a color theme is chosen, the mail-order catalogues are pitched and the online searching, bidding and buying process goes into full swing.
You’ll Never Meet a Party Guest That a Frozen Whiskey Sour Doesn’t Like
“She is the best hostess,” they said. “That was the best party,” they raved - Want to know my secret? It was the frozen whiskey sours!
The Creamy, Dreamy New England Clam Chowder We Cannnot Get Enough Of
'Where have you been hiding this soup magic?' Apparently, my kitchen had been keeping its clam chowder secrets better than Area 51.
Growing Plants for Picture-Perfect Pots
I’m Brian McCormally. Gardening is a passion of mine. I learned about growing plants, flowers and veggies from my mother who was an organic gardener long before it was fashionable. She taught me to treasure nature and to grow responsibly. See how I am making things grow at The Truitt House in this video tour of our green house and the seedlings we’re cultivating for Spring.
Holidaying at The Truitt House
Embarking on a Christmas home tour at The Truitt House is like stepping into a festive time capsule, with each room unfolding a unique story.
We often wonder what it must have been like to celebrate the holidays here more than a century ago. While different in decor, sharing special moments and making memories here with family and friends is the thread that connects us all.
My Friend Vikki’s Apple Cake (Which She Stole From Her Good Friend Carol)
Try My Friend Vikki’s Apple Cake - Its super moist and perfect with your morning coffee.
Discover The Truitt House: The Complete Renovation Of The Historic Carriage House
Upon first sight, the historic carriage house on the Truitt House property made the McCormallys feel as though they had completely stepped back in time.
Cultivating History & Beauty: A Glimpse Into The Masterful Gardens Of The Truitt House
But first, the gardens…Brian, a master gardener, immediately started to envision plans for the property. His garden seamlessly blend nature’s beauty and human artistry.
How One Neoclassical Mansion Was Restored To Its Former Glory In Suffolk, VA
Historic preservation in this day and age is always an undertaking, but the Truitt House is proof that it’s always well worth the effort.
Bank Street Blueberry Breakfast Cake
We love to have a fresh cake on hand at The Truitt House (you just never know when a friend might drop in!), and lately we have been loving this fresh blueberry breakfast cake.
Heirloom Summertime Chicken Salad
The delicious heat of the summer just begs for cool food. Nothing says simple and refreshing quite like a good chicken salad.
Truitt House Tomato Tarte Tatin (inspired by Julia Reed)
If ever there was a dish that will change your life, it’s this one. Julia Reed shared this recipe in her cookbook, Julia Reed’s South, which I’ve read cover to cover.