Cottage Kitchen

“Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.” ~Ecclesiastes 9:7

When it comes to cottage-style food, think of rustic, simple, and old-fashioned. I pore over old cookbooks to rediscover old favorites and bring them back!

Cottage Kitchen · Sauces, Condiments, Spice Mixes

How to Make Boiled Apple Cider
“it is remarkable that the wild apple, which I praise as so spirited and racy when eaten in the fields or woods Henry David Thoreau, Wild Apples How to make…
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Cocktails · Cottage Kitchen · Drinks · Hot Drinks

Hot Pumpkin Buttered Rum
Hot Buttered Rum drinks are popular in the fall and this SomeTyme Place Creamy Spicy Hot Buttered Rum recipe here is seeing a lot of visits right now. It is…
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Cottage Kitchen · Drinks · Hot Drinks

My Favorite Coffee Recipe
Being a total coffee addict from the tender age of 16, I have enjoyed coffee many different ways. By the time I was married I was a full-fledged coffee snob….
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Cocktails · Cottage Kitchen · Drinks

Sweet Tart Cranberry Lime Frozen Margaritas
Our recent little weekend getaway to Bandon, Oregon inspired today’s Sweet Tart Cranberry Lime Frozen Margaritas post. As I mentioned in this post here Bandon is known for cranberries, so…
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Appetizers · Cottage Kitchen

Homemade Zesty Guacamole AND Chips
Homemade zesty guacamole and chips has been a well-loved snack around here for a long time! And I mean both the guacamole AND chips are homemade- not a bag of…
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Cottage Kitchen · Main Courses · Meats · Sauces, Condiments, Spice Mixes

My Best Asian Marinade Recipe
Today I want to share a favorite Asian-style marinade that we love on our BBQ around here. My husband’s Cambodian family does a lot of cooking and Cambodian BBQ s…
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Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food · Pasta · Side Dishes

Antipasto Pasta Salad
Antipasto is a favorite around here. It plays well with the charcuterie trend that was strong in 2019. You can read more about how to have a charcuterie here. Antipasto…
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Cottage Kitchen · Main Courses · Pasta · Sauces, Condiments, Spice Mixes

Simple and Flavorful Spaghetti Sauce
Today’s Simple and Flavorful Spaghetti Sauce has been a regular on our meal rotation for years. In fact, my husband asked for it for Father’s Day dinner this year. So,…
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Cakes · Cottage Kitchen · Desserts · Fruit-based Desserts · Holiday Food

Red, White, and Blueberry Shortcake
Today, I am sharing my yummy Red, White, and Blueberry Shortcake for your 4th. This recipe uses my basic Cream Scone recipe and really makes the best shortcake! I am…
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Cottage Kitchen · Holiday Food · Main Courses · Meats

Annie’s 3-Step BBQ Ribs Recipe
Today’s recipe is the result of a few years of experimentation that finally resulted in Annie’s 3-Step BBQ Ribs. It is called this because it does take 3 steps as…
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Cottage Kitchen · Sauces, Condiments, Spice Mixes · The Home Apothecary

How to Make Chive Vinegar
How to Make Chive Vinegar. May 21, 2020. Today’s post is inspired by the chive blossoms that stand out in our garden with their pretty, pinkish-purple, pom-pom flowers. Since our…
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Cottage Kitchen · Drinks · Drinks for Health · Hot Drinks

Mood-Boosting Turmeric Mocha Latte Recipe
Today’s simple turmeric mocha latte recipe is inspired by this Bedtime Lavender Chamomile Vanilla Milk Drink, a very popular post on SomeTyme Place. If you are curious you can read…
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