A cheeseboard (or cheese course) is often served at the end of a meal, frequently replacing dessert. It has also become popular as an appetizer course when gatherings and parties are hosted in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Author: thesproutedcottage
We are fairly normal 30 somethings raising one wild and free, curly haired toddler. We live nestled in the pines along the Pacific Ocean in California. Our biggest desire is to see other young families realize that they can feed their families fresh and delicious food grown from their own yards or sourced from local farms without taking out a second mortgage. Homesteading is a lifestyle we love and we can't wait to share our recipes, plans and dreams.
The Best Things in Life Are Cheese
Cheese...what more can we say? It's one of those ingredients that can make a simple meal so much better, a small party into a great gathering, and basically make most humans the happiest humans around! It's a year round crowd-pleaser and satisfies those midnight cravings for munchies.
Life Starts All Over Again…
Maybe it's the red hair, maybe it's the fair skin and freckles, all I know is that summer is always a bit off for me. Fall is more my bread and butter. I mean walking around with auburn colored hair automatically makes me fit in better! By August I am ready for sweaters, spicy scented candles, and crisp evenings filled with falling leaves and changing colors. The California temperatures don't always agree with me, but luckily Cambria and the coast tend to oblige.
What on Earth Should I Plant in My Veggie Garden?
So, here are some tips about what to plant in your veggie garden that we've figured out along the way. We hope they will point you in the right direction in deciding what plants to get and what seeds to start.
One Seasonal Soup You All Should Try: Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Spiced Cream and Pepitas
This twist on classic pumpkin soup will please everyone around the table. No one can resist this creamy and smooth soup with a hint of heat, and topped with toasted pepitas and spiced cream.
DIY “A” Frame Chalkboard Sign Tutorial
DIY portable, “A” frame easel chalkboard sign that is both flexible and sturdy.
Falling for Pickles!
The other beautiful part of fall is the abundance of produce that ripens at the end of summer/early fall. Especially cucumbers, tomatoes, and green beans. The cooler weather also makes pickling a little less exhausting at the cottage. Pickles are full of vitamins and minerals and are often consumed to aid digestion as well as other ailments.
