Individual berry crisp baked in small ramekins has been my go-to berry crisp for years because it is easy to make and easy to serve. The to-die-for incredible big crumb topping will ruin you for other crisp toppings. It's truly our family's favorite berry crisp dessert recipe and can be made with ...
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Tex-Mex Spice Rub & Seasoning
Keep this simple and versatile Tex-Mex spice rub and seasoning on hand to add seasoning to not only grilled and roasted meat, poultry, and fish, but also to vegetables, bean dips, and even salads. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small ...
Easy Addictive Tomato Chutney Recipe (Regular & Lower Sugar Options)
This recipe for sweet and spicy tomato chutney is hands-down everyone's favorite condiment on any meat, vegetables, and more (like dipping fries!). It's the first thing on my list to make enough of when tomatoes are in season - we NEVER want to run out of this tomato chutney! Some links in ...
How to Defrost a Freezer (And Why)
Learn how to defrost a freezer and why you would want to, plus why frost-free freezers are not your friend if you preserve food by freezing - or want to save energy. Throughout the life of An Oregon Cottage, my goal has always been to educate and inspire, finding the easiest ways to do a simple ...
Good Things List No.39: Family Happy Hour, Extreme Heat, Cute Compost, Nuts, Soakers, Books & More
A monthly list of good things to do, buy, read, watch, and more. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Happy July! June was quite a month here - we went from starting the month with almost 2 inches of ...
Fresh Pea Salad with Feta & Walnuts
This healthy take on fresh pea salad contains shelled peas - frozen or fresh - along with one or both of fresh snow and snap peas. With it's easy vinaigrette dressing, it's a delightful change from typical mayo-based pea salads. When I had a larger vegetable garden, I would grow a row of ...
Seasonal Cooking For July: What's In Season, Recipes & Meal Plan Printable
Tips for seasonal cooking for July included lists of in-season produce, any preserves to use up, and favorite recipes for easy meal planning. Plus a free printable seasonal menu planning page to help you focus on cooking through the seasons - and build up your own custom seasonal eating ...
Rhubarb Chutney Salad Dressing Recipe (Dairy Free, Vegan)
If you've got a jar of rhubarb chutney in the pantry, then you're 5 minutes away from a refreshingly sweet, tangy, slightly spicy chutney salad dressing. Equally good with ANY chutney, this is good on everything from greens to slaw to chicken. Some links in this article are affiliate links and ...
Spicy Rhubarb Chutney to Can or Freeze
Spicy Rhubarb Chutney is an easy to make and flavorful condiment that's as good with curries as it is alongside grilled meats (especially pork), vegetables, and as a quick appetizer over cream cheese. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small ...
Trouble With Voles: How to Vole Proof Your Vegetable Garden
Wondering if you have voles (also known as meadow mice or sometimes field mice) and what to do about them? Or know you have them and need advice on how to control them in your garden? Here's our experience and how we saved the vegetables in our raised bed garden. Some links in this article are ...