The rain has been steady the past few days with predictions of continuing rain for the next week. And while the temperatures aren’t terribly cold, the wetness sort of seeps into your bones.
I’ve been told that if you get lost in the woods in Western Oregon, it’s the chill from the wet that will kill you- even as the temperatures remain in the 40′s and 50′s. Therefore, the number one safety item to carry with you is a black plastic garbage bag to use as a poncho (number 2 is a whistle).
Don’t say there’s never any important information here at An Oregon Cottage!
What does this have to do with my menu? Warm, comforting food is in order.
That, and it’s no time to be planning a picnic in the woods, I guess.
Monday- Chicken & Lime Enchiladas, refried beans, rice (mixed with salsa), green salad
Tuesday- Hamburger Veg. Soup (replacing the potatoes with beans), artisan bread, veggie plate
Wednesday- Roasted sausages, carrots, potatoes & cauliflower (I’m going to make it like this, but with winter-available veggies started roasting a bit earlier); Orange-Almond salad
Thursday- Baked chicken legs (marinated in a Moroccan sauce I was gifted), Oven-Baked Risotto, Broccoli & Garbanzo bean salad (just what it sounds like, mixed with grated Parmesan and a vinaigrette, with maybe a few chopped pickled peppers thrown in).
Friday- Homemade pizza (I’ve got some cheese sticks I’m going to roll in the crust to make a cheese-crust pizza, which my kids will love!), carrots & celery
Saturday- (guests) Big pot of slow-cooker chili made with leftover pulled pork, ground meat, corn, and beans; salad, cornbread with honey-butter, cookie plate (using frozen goodies from Christmas!).
Sunday- leftovers
-Jami
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
Yum, all that food sounds delicious..and I’ll remember the next time I get lost in the forest of Western Oregon to bring a whistle and a garbage bag
That actually sounds like a good tip…especially since I live in Southern Oregon 
Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather 
p.s. It’s been nothing but wet here too. I still hold out hope for some snow…but not sure if I’ll get it!!
I’m coming to your house for dinner.
everything sounds delicious. By the way, the sun is out and I’m headed out to greet it.
Sounds delicious.