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I am Maggie Noble and my husband, Matt and I restored, own and operate The Tavern on the Square in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. We’re a couple of chefs who like to fix things. We are forever restoring our 1895 home and raising three kids on top of it all. I started this journal well before the plot twist of becoming a restaurateur, as a way to connect with other moms and strengthen skills as homemakers but the noble home has evolved into a space to record our Tavern stories & family recipes and whatever else that sticks to the wall in this crazy season. Thank you for joining us!

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Easy Summer Tomato Sauce
Easy Summer Tomato Sauce

Love the idea of making tomato sauce but hate the idea of hours of toil? This is the perfect oven-roasted option!

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Dry Brine Thanksgiving Turkey
Dry Brine Thanksgiving Turkey

This method is tried and true. The most delicious and flavorful and moist bird you’re ever gonna make! We pick-up ours from a local friend/farmer, Chuck Moose and think that the good raisin’ is part of that fantastic finished product.

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Harvest White Bean Soup
Harvest White Bean Soup

Winter squash soup is a smell you want to come home to. I was able to source almost all of these ingredients from Amish and organic farms from within a few miles from my house here in Pennsylvania at the end of September. Herbs are important here so if you’re growing your own, you’re in good shape because the more the merrier!

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Sandcastles
Sandcastles

We’re building something special, but perspective is everything.

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A Restoration Story
A Restoration Story

The adventure begins. Restoring a 125 year-old home in Amish Country.

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Kids' Bathroom Remodel
Kids' Bathroom Remodel

Our first team up on a design/remodel. The color palette was inspired from a little tchotchke dish and we just ran with it!

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Stay Positive
Stay Positive

Thorns are ok. It’s how you handle them.

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Sweet Peace
Sweet Peace

“In this life, you will have trouble, but take heart…” -John

“When I find myself in times of trouble…let it be.” -Paul

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The Grass is Greener?
The Grass is Greener?

Nature vs. nurture. How much maintenance does it take to have a beautiful yard?

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GO-TO GIRLS: YouTube workouts that change your body and mind in 25 minutes or less
GO-TO GIRLS: YouTube workouts that change your body and mind in 25 minutes or less

Finding the time. It’s even harder than the actual work out. These top trainers on YouTube strip away excuses and get the ball rolling…at home.

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Hole-y Pants!
Hole-y Pants!

It’s a stretch…your creativity and/ or the length of time you keep the pants. Either way, stretching is good. Mom of three has fun with this customized iron-on patch project.

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Friday Night Movie Night: Moana
Friday Night Movie Night: Moana

Friday Night Movie Night film for the family. Moana gets an A from this crowd. Read why.

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