Backcountry MercantileApr 28, 20212 minSpring has Sprung! It's been a while since we last connected. While there has been no shortage of 'languishing' over the past year, now that Spring has...
Backcountry MercantileFeb 13, 20213 minA Valentine's Day Brunch Valentine's Day falls on a Sunday this year, making it the perfect opportunity to show your love and affection with a heartfelt brunch!...
Backcountry MercantileJan 29, 20215 minMandarins bring Good Luck in the New YearThey say that mandarins bring good luck in the new year. Well, then bring on the mandarins in plenty! They are not only the sweetest...
Backcountry MercantileJan 24, 20214 minThe 'Galette des Rois'Traditionally, in France, a 'Galette des Rois', otherwise known as a 'king cake', is served for the Epiphany. As history will tell it,...
Backcountry MercantileJan 11, 20216 minBone Broth for the SoulAfter a long month of glutinous eating (truffles, cheese, and cookies, oh my), it is time to detox a little. Nothing speaks to the soul...
Backcountry MercantileJan 3, 20215 minHow to Make a Bûche de Noël A Bûche de Noël is a traditional Christmas cake in the shape of a log that is served for dessert around Christmas time in countries such...
Backcountry MercantileDec 21, 20203 minThe Art of Glass Making It is no secret that we enjoy blending thoughtfully sourced, vintage, and jewel-toned glassware, just like that which was perched inside...
Backcountry MercantileNov 18, 20204 minThe Art of Handmade Ceramics Our love for melding vintage treasures with new, carefully curated, and sought after ones was our purpose for launching Backcountry...
Backcountry MercantileOct 27, 20203 minIs it really even Fall if you have yet to make Butternut Squash Soup?How many of you have already had your dose of butternut squash for the season? We sense the overload! However, we promise that once you...
Backcountry MercantileOct 23, 20207 minOur Guide to Easy Fall Side DishesSurely everybody has a 'go-to' side dish or an appetizer that can be practically prepared with one's eyes closed. I have a friend who...
Backcountry MercantileOct 12, 20204 minAutumnal Delights & Butternut Squash RisottoAutumn has officially arrived. The days seem just a little bit shorter, as they remain darker longer, and the air has taken a turn to a...
Backcountry MercantileAug 8, 20206 minA glass of rosé. A bowl of bouillabaisse. You've now transported yourself to the south of France.Transport yourself to the south of France with our version of traditional bouillabaisse, accompanied by aioli toast. Chill your favorite...
Backcountry MercantileAug 5, 20207 minWinner, Winner, Chicken Dinner!It's been a while since my last blog post. And truth be told, the reason is quite simple. Life just gets busy. Has anyone else lost track...
Backcountry MercantileJul 8, 20206 minEasy, Peasy, Clean Summer SaladsFor years we have been serving the same two summer salads from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The first is a watermelon, tomato & feta...
Backcountry MercantileJul 3, 20204 minPeace, Love & Unity for AllAs I considered two possible themes for our summer ceramics collection back in March, family celebrations were on my mind. Our family...
Backcountry MercantileJun 26, 20205 minSummer Solstice Calls for Cherry Gazpacho and Apricot ClafoutisLonger days, thanks to the summer solstice, haven't exactly meant logging in extra hours of sleep in this household. What it has allowed,...
Backcountry MercantileJun 23, 20204 minA Father's Day Well Spent at HomeLike most holidays for our family, and quite frankly all of them over the recent months with the current pandemic, Father's Day was spent...
Backcountry MercantileJun 18, 20206 minA Special Mother's Day TributeWith Father's Day around the corner, I thought it might be a good idea to finally take the time to blog about what we did as a family for...
Backcountry MercantileMay 25, 20203 minHome of the Free, Because of the BraveToday, we saluted those who serve us both presently, as well as honored those who have served us in the past. As we gathered around the...