Nestled in the lower peninsula of Michigan, growing a garden full of veggies and plenty of flowers to help my family to become healthier has been a passion of mine for years.
Here on the The Cottage Vegetable website, you will find pantry friendly recipes, canning ideas, and gardening tips to help bridge the gap between your garden and your kitchen.
About
My name is Chelsea, and I am a wife and a mom to three children that we currently homeschool. I grow veggies, fruit, medicinal plants, and flowers in my own garden each year. I am passionate about organic gardening, nourishing foods, and natural homemaking without the social media aesthetic being my leading factor! I have worked as a RN for 10 years and through that experience at the bedside, I have been passionate about living a healthy lifestyle through both conventional and holistic pathways.
I am determined to give recipes and tips that are pulled from personal experience. And yes, this website is AI FREE!
We currently live in a beautiful Michigan countryside setting of 3 acres. Along with my family we have a large garden, chickens, ducks, and our dogs named Rex & Starry.
Welcome to The Cottage Vegetable
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Apple Butter Pie | Apple Pie Filling Recipe using Homemade Jam
Homemade apple butter or jam is a great thickener for apple pie filing and it’s a great way to get through some of your stash. Just 7 staple ingredients, including a jar of apple butter, and a couple pie crusts (homemade or storebought), and you can get this pie recipe baking in the oven in Read more
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Pressure Canning Chicken Thighs | Raw Pack, Boneless
Canned meat has got to be one of the top three most practical kitchen staples to have in your pantry. Thankfully, canning chicken is an incredibly easy venture and a delicious way to free up space in your freezer and move that meat to your shelf. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and Read more
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3 Mint Tea Recipes | Mint, Chamomile, Lemon Balm, Dandelion | Home Garden
Here I go into three different recipes using loose leaf mint tea. I made sure to include other herbs that are commonly found in a home garden or that are easy to find in bulk. I also give a quick rundown of how to grow mint yourself (correctly) so you can organically grow your own… Read more
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Carrot Cake with Simple Icing | Cottage Pantry Recipe
This carrot cake recipe comes out soft and dewy with the right amount of sweetness. It’s an easy, throw in a bowl recipe and with the icing, instead of cream cheese frosting, you can save money and time without losing flavors or design. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how Read more
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Herb Infused Oils for Cooking | Using Homegrown Herbs
Infusing herbs with your cooking oils is an easy way to brighten your kitchen and creatively use a staple ingredient. All you need is olive or avocado oil, some dried herbs, and an empty oil dispenser and you can make your own specialty oils right at home. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients,… Read more
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My Printable PDF Garden Guide:
This 20 page, printable PDF file, is a guide to help you plan out your next garden that leaves behind the fluffy, trendy projects social media pushes, and helps nail down what you NEED to do for yourself.
Like I always say, “a frugal garden is one where every pound of produce is used”. And this 4-step guide is here to help you grow a garden where everything is found useful to your home.
Buy your digital copy today, so you can take use this winter taking your time getting ready for the next growing season!
Gardening for your Kitchen: A practical guide to plan and plant a backyard garden that actually helps you in the kitchen.
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-Chelsea, The Cottage Vegetable
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