living simply and embracing imperfection
…hange for me? Well, not overnight, and not all at once. It all started with chocolate syrup- you know, the kind in the brown bottle. Some of you may remember that my husband has made us cappuccinos every morning for about 14 years and he drizzles about a teaspoon of syrup on mine. Not too chocolaty, but enough to make it special.
Then I started reading labels and making more things from scratch (like breads). One day at the store I…
…rlicky, increase to six) in a food processor and chop, then add Parmesan cheese and sunflower seeds. Whir until finely chopped.
Add basil leaves and process until chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour in 3/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil. Add salt to taste (if using salted sunflower seeds, you will need less).
To freeze for later, place serving-size portions of pesto in containers for the freezer. I’ve s…
Are you wanting to save money, make nourishing foods, and do things for yourself and your family, but don’t know where to start? Or worse, you’re overwhelmed with all the information out there and give up before you start because it seems like too much work?
Then next week, July 5th through the 9th, is for you. Every day we will be celebrating things we can do to get “Back to Basics” here at An Oregon Cottage (and i…
…use now using only honey. 1/2 c. vinegar 1/4 c. water (adjust if using liquid sweeteners) 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. onion powder 1/8 tsp. garlic powder Combine until smooth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes (you’ll need to partially cover because it will spit hot tomato out at even the lowest simmer). Keep refrigerated. Makes 1-1/2 cups.
-Jami
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ed Safflower Oil. 5/10 UPDATE: Since reading more about industrial oils, I now use only olive oil to make our mayo. It gives it a green tint, but we’re okay with that.
5. Process another 30 seconds. Remove the cover and prepare to be amazed – there will be actual real mayonnaise (I swear, I still can’t believe it’s going to happen until I lift the cover!).
6. Adjust the seaso…
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!
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