Cottage Diary

Come, take a peek into life at Chocolate Box Cottage as I chronicle the glorious ups and inevitable downs of life in the countryside.

A combination journal and photo album, this is where I share with you the weekly goings-on at Chocolate Box Cottage. From baking and gardening (indoors and out) to dealing with the many predators that are as interested in our animals as we are.

One thing is for certain: it’s never boring!

Glean ideas and inspiration for your cottage as we learn and grow and make mistakes together.

For reference, Chocolate Box Cottage is located in a mountainous lake region in rural Oregon, USA.

Cottage Diary
Victory Garden 2023 seed starting

Victory Garden 2023 Seed Starting

Victory Garden 2023 Seed Starting Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 11: March 18, 2023 As the snow melts, my …

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Buckwheat lettuce

Gorgeous Indoor Salad Greens

Gorgeous Indoor Salad Greens Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 10: March 11, 2023 Another gorgeous fresh salad from my …

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Winter garden snapshots

Winter Garden Snapshots

Winter Garden Snapshots Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 9: March 4, 2023 Winter Garden Snapshots at Chocolate Box Cottage …

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bejeweled cottage

Bejeweled with Icicles and Fruit Tree Shopping

Bejeweled with Icicles Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 8: February 25, 2023 I pulled out my seed tin and …

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Valentine snowstorm

Valentine Snowstorm and Meal Prepping for One

Valentine Snowstorm and Meal Prepping for One Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 7: February 18, 2023 Join me in …

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fresh eggs

Winter Morning Homestead Chores

Winter Morning Homestead Chores Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 6: February 11, 2023 Each winter morning after my quiet …

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Sparks

Sparks, Sprouts, and Golden Sauerkraut

Sparks, Sprouts, and Golden Sauerkraut Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 5: February 4, 2023 A colorful week of spark, …

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gray fox

Fox in the Hen Yard, Grain in the Storeroom

Fox in the Hen Yard, Grain in the Storeroom Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 4: January 28, 2023 One …

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Schlitz kechla

Schlitz Kechla, Corn Tortillas, and Replacing Store-Bought with Homemade

Schlitz Kechla, Corn Tortillas, and Replacing Store-Bought with Homemade Chocolate Box Cottage Diary, Volume 3Week 3: January 14, 2023 What …

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