Ideas and advice for all cottage owners, renters and guests. - Ideas and advice for all cottage owners, renters and guests.

Most of us just fire up the barbecue, crank the dial to the highest level and then cook whatever meat we have lined up for the cottage meal. That usually works, but there are actually safe temperature recommendations for cooking different types of meat. Read the full article

By Tom Nagy

Foraging for wild edible mushrooms is a time-honored tradition in many cultures throughout the world with friends, families and neighbours venturing out into the fields, pastures and forests which surround their communities and gleaning the land’s natural bounty. Read the full article

The barbecue is one of the most important appliances we have at the cottage. In fact, for some cottage owners, the BBQ is the number one piece of cottage equipment. Read the full article

Blueberry season is here and cottagers across Canada and the United States are venturing out with their baskets, bear bells, and bug spray to collect their favourite wild berries. Read the full article

Cottage food expenses can get out of control very quickly if we don’t set a budget and stick to it. Read the full article

Garbage is always a problem at the cottage, but there are ways to keep the trash under control. Read the full article

Serving breakfast to big groups at the cottage can be a real hassle. Here is a simple, tasty and efficient way to feed the family and guests on a weekend at the cabin. Read the full article

The best meat sauce for pasta is homemade. This simple and delicious recipe is the perfect meal idea for a pasta lunch or dinner at the cottage. Read the full article

Here is a simple recipe for making delicious homemade apple crumble squares from scratch at the cabin.

This is a great dessert idea to finish off a weekend meal at the cottage. Read the full article

Homemade pancakes are a great weekend breakfast idea at the cottage.

Here is a simple recipe for making tasty, fluffy homemade pancakes from scratch at the cabin. Read the full article