Nestled in the lower peninsula of Michigan, incorporating a garden 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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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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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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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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