An Oregon Cottage

Homemade Whole Grain Pita Bread

July 2, 2009

Here’s what I want you to know about making pita bread: you can do it! Honest- it’s easy, fairly quick (after an hour’s rise), and so fun to watch them puff up in the oven. The worst that can happen is some might not have the pocket in the middle, but then you have flatbread, [...]

9 Comments

Pantry Basics: Teriyaki Sauce

July 1, 2009

Teriyaki sauce qualifies as a pantry basic because it’s readily available at the store and most people simply buy it, but it’s quickly and easily made at home. We love chicken with teriyaki sauce, whether it’s baked, sauteed, stir-fried or grilled. Last night we grilled chicken legs, marinating with the sauce during the last 10 [...]

No Comments

Strawberries!

June 30, 2009

I finally had a chance to pick some strawberries today at a farm about 5 minutes down the road (nice!). My patch is being rehabilitated this year, so I am only getting handfulls here and there. One benefit of waiting to pick (almost too long) is that the price is lower at most farms. At [...]

3 Comments

Monday’s Menu

June 29, 2009

This week will be a little different because our family will be joining extended family at the coast for the July 4th weekend. I’ll be preparing as much in advance as I can for the meals I will be doing in order not to have to buy as much food there. Plus, I’ve got lettuce, [...]

1 Comment

You Can Have A Weed-Free Flower Border – For Awhile At Least

June 26, 2009

I thought I’d share with you the method for creating a (somewhat) weed-free flower border that has made life so much easier for me (well, that part, anyway!) since I started it a number of years ago. And if I did it regularly when I’m supposed to, it would be even better- but, alas, life [...]

10 Comments