There’s a very cottagey solution to serving a morning meal that’s easy, delicious, and unforgettable—the barbecue. All the reasons a barbecue works for dinner apply to breakfast: everything cooks in … Continued
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One thing I learned as I got older and less cynical: summer is not actually endless. It’s always over far too soon, so when you can spend time on the … Continued
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No-fail recipe? Wrong! Sometimes a slow cooker recipe can fail. But it’s not the machine’s fault, dammit. Slow cookers aren’t meant to cook everything. 1) Frozen meat A slow cooker … Continued
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The Napa Cabbage Salad was a Cottage Life recipe contest winner and is a real crowd pleaser. It makes a lot and I dare not arrive at our summer family … Continued
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A staircase might be one of the most ancient creations in the history of human-built structures; experts believe the concept of stairs is at least 8,000 years old. The concept … Continued
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Can a cottage receive some kind of heritage designation that would protect it from demolition or major renovations?—Maia Julian, via email Absolutely! Well, maybe. “The first thing to know is … Continued
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Admit it, cottagers. Your breakfasts are boring. If you’re making bacon and eggs every morning, it’s not a treat anymore; it’s a routine. Every weekend only has two breakfasts; don’t … Continued
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The best summer drinks are easy-drinking and easy to make—both of which are true with the Aperol and Orangina highball. It’s simple to change it up by swapping out the … Continued
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Nothing screams “cottage breakfast” like a big frying pan of side bacon—one of the fattiest pork products you can consume. (So? It’s the cottage.) But what do you do with … Continued
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Need a classic, hand-hewn beam for a fireplace mantel or a bunkie? Hew it yourself from a straight log the old-fashioned way. I made the main beams for my house … Continued
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10 & 11 Methodist Island, Tay, Ont. Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot size: 200.6 by 144.4 feet List price: $625,000 Date listed: June 10, 2025 Realtor: Bryan Coxworth Just a … Continued
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For most of us, sheds are a place to stash our yard tools and sports equipment. But lifestyle blogger and interior designer Deborah McDonald reimagined a shed as a place … Continued
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