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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Chicken Pasta Salad using Homemade Mayo & Canned Chicken
The perfect lunch to make ahead of time for busy weeks; this recipe is fast to put together and will last about 5 days in the fridge, even with the homemade mayo. This is also ideal to make during the summer when your garden veggies are swimming into the kitchen but it’s too hot to Read more
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Protein Waffles with Cottage Cheese, Canned Pumpkin (not lumpy)
Each of these waffles come out to be about 8-9 grams of protein each, and the best part is that these are packed with of vitamins and minerals all thanks to the help of some canned pumpkin added in. This recipe does not take an enormous amount of effort and can easily be converted to Read more
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Creating a Healthy Pantry (besides just canning)
From home canned goods, store bought staples, and even a few of those convenient foods, having a stocked pantry can help any home cook get through countless meals. This list will help steer you into knowing what some versatile yet healthy ingredients are so you can work on stocking your pantry for everyday cooking at Read more
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Spiced Orange Biscotti Recipe | Alcohol free
Biscottis are simple enough, and this version has a subtle hint of orange and peppermint to add a holiday spin to a common companion to coffee or espressos. This one also skips the brandy or rum and using fresh squeeze orange juice, making this a family & pantry friendly option. Here I go into tools Read more
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Leftover Ham & Potato Soup | No Dairy
Move over ham sandwiches: this version of ham and potato soup comes together in about 20 minutes and has no dairy, making this an easy option for leftover holiday ham that won’t leave you with food fatigue. This is best when you are on the last bit of that ham, and your stuck with the Read more
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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!
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