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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Zucchini & Rice with Herb Salt | Rice Cooker Recipe
Pairing well with just about any meal, this is a savory rice recipe that makes your plain white rice even better. One zucchini, with some delicious homemade herb salt, onion powder, and butter is all you need for this rice cooker recipe. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how to Read more
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Citrus Herb Salt with Tomatoes, Peppers, Garden Herbs
Oranges, lemons, garden herbs, cherry tomatoes, peppers, and more. This citrus herb salt, although it sounds fancy, is an all-purpose salt that can easily be used on meats, soups, potatoes, anything! It’s an easy dehydrating recipe, and I give it to you in bulk, so you can fill your pantry up with this fragrant salt Read more
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Fresh Apple Waffles
This semi-homemade waffle recipe is a great way to use up some fresh apples in your fridge (especially if they went a little soft on you), without much fuss. Leftovers freeze great, and picky eaters should be able to tolerate this waffle recipe since the apples melt right into the waffle batter. Here I go Read more
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Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar | Easy Fermenting
Homemade Apple Vinegar is a month-long ferment that uses a few basic pantry items, and some apple scraps. No need for any special fermenting tools either! Just some large glass jars and coffee filters is all you need. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and instructions on how to make this Apple Cider Read more
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Bread Machine Pumpkin Bread
This recipe works on any machine that can hold up to a 2-pound loaf. It’s a great dump and go recipe, using basic pantry ingredients and tastes just like the ones that come out of the oven! Here I go into ingredients you need and a few tips to take when making the Bread Machine 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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