about
Hello and welcome to Cottage Grove House.
You will find lots of savory pie and pasta recipes here as well as a few lightly sweetened cakes and crumbles. Most everything I cook is from ingredients found in their simplest, natural organic state.
“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” -Julia Child
We all have rituals in our lives we love and by nature make them happen. Without thought or plan these moments naturally fall into place. It is a recurring event permanently marked on our minds daily calendar. My dearest ritual is dinnertime. Every evening we gather around our table to sit down, share a meal together and nourish ourselves. This tradition has become such a valued part of our lives. The conversation flows naturally and we are able to slow down and breathe. As a busy family of three nothing is more important than these little moments of sharing our thoughts and experiences and to hear the young man of the house (he’s 17) articulate and form his opinions while he is trying to make his way in the world.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments at tinywhitecottage@gmail.com. Thank you for visiting.
COTTAGE GROVE HOUSE 
Thank you for finding my blog :)
I am looking forward reading all your awesome recipes. I saw that some of your recipes have a little “Italian influence”. I love Italian food! Your polenta looks just as good as the ones in Italy :)
BTW your photos are amazing!
The pleasure is all mine…finding your blog today. Although I do not have a trace of Italian in me I certainly love Italian food too. Thank you so much for your kind comments. Very encouraging. :)
Congratulations! You have been awarded:
Sunshine Award
I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post (unless you wish to pass on the award nominations). Nevertheless, your blog has been awarded at:
http://fae-magazine.com/2013/08/15/award-august-2013/
Enjoy your Award! :D Fae.
Thank you so much Fae! You are so kind to acknowledge my blog with an award! :)
Hi again! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award, so if you are interested please check out the link here for my post and the rules for accepting it. Please do not feel that you have to participate. Happy food blogging! http://fooddaydreaming.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/versatile-blogger-award/
You have a very lovely blog over here! Nice to meet you too! :)
Ciao! I’ve nominated you for the sunshine award! It’s purely optional, but if you’re interested please check out this post,
http://ineedafeed.wordpress.com/2013/08/17/awards-august-2013-part-2/
Otherwise have an awesome day! :3
Thank you so much! Very kind of your to acknowledge me for this award. I”ll go see your post now.
I love the concept of your blog! When I lived in Austin, like you, I too strived to eat locally, only bought meats raised by local ranchers/farmers who treated their animals humanely, and I tried to eliminate preservatives from my diet. Here in Paris, it’s a little harder to eat like that because the source of our food is a bit more vague, even when buying produce from outdoor markets here.
I guess we have our trade offs because living in Paris sounds so wonderful to me! Thank you for stopping by, I really enjoyed visiting your blog as well. You have some wonderful recipes.
You have an amazing blog with classic yet simple written all over it. I loved your presentation style and the simple ingredients in the cooking process. I am glad to have found you through cookbybook Riddhi:). I am following you:). Do stop by when you get a chance at http://www.simplyvegetarian777.wordpress.com
Cheers
Sonal
Thank you so much for your kind comment Sonal. You have a lovely blog as well. I look forward to hearing more from you. :)
Congratulations, ! You have been awarded: Very Inspiring Blog Award
I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post (unless you wish to pass on the award nominations). Nevertheless, your blog has been awarded at: http://fae-magazine.com/2013/08/28/award-august-2013-part-2/
Enjoy your Award! :D Fae.
I love the name of your blog and the whole concept! I’m so glad I came across this. Great recipes. I agree that cooking simply is the way to go.
Hello! :) Thanks a lot for following my blog. You have nice one here and I love your blog. I am following back. :) Have a nice day.
Thank YOU so much. I enjoyed looking around your recipes….very nice. :) I look forward to seeing what you have cooking in your kitchen!
Yay! Thanks a lot! Hope you could try some of my recipes, too. ;)
Thank you for finding my blog :)
Award, award, claim your Shine On Award! :-) Right here, right now:
http://thenovicegardener.wordpress.com/2013/09/24/shine-on-award/
Thanks for following our blog. If only we can can achieve and get to reach your high standards! We have only been going for a couple of months or so…but hey how addictive, and so much fun blogging is! Once again, many thanks😄
I love you blog! What do you mean “high standards”? :) You are right, it is so much fun. Looking forward to seeing your posts.
Congratulations! You have been awarded:
I’m a part of the WordPress Family Award
I do not expect any action to be taken, or for you to generate a post (unless you wish to pass on the award nominations). Nevertheless, your blog has been awarded at: http://fae-magazine.com/2013/10/29/award-october-2013/ … Or, after one month at: http://fae-magazine.com/awards/2013-blog-awards/
Enjoy your Award! :D Fae.
:) Thank you Fae! You are so kind for recognizing my blog. I am honored.
Hi, Seana. I have nominated you for for the following awards: Liebster Award, WordPress Family and Dragon’s Share Award. You can see them here: http://shannaward.com/2013/11/10/wordpress-family-award-liebster-award-and-dragons-share-award. xx Shanna
Shanna, you are so kind to acknowledge my blog with a shower of awards! Thank you so much. I really appreciate you and all the wonderful comments you leave me….very encouraging. Thank you.
Oh course, Seana. I am looking forward to your future posts. Still have mushrooms and pasta on my mind… somehow that recipe is in my head. :-) You have a wonderful blog.
Hey! I just love your blog and that’s why…
https://shivaaydelights.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/thank-you-for-my-versatile-blogger-awards/
I have nominated you!
Much love D x
Thank you so much Dimple. You are very kind to a nominate me. You have a wonderful blog yourself. :)
Beautiful blog and lovely photos. I look forward to trying your recipes and following your blog!
Thank you Martine. I just visited your blog and it is wonderful. Very inspiring… :)
What a lovely blog you have, we’re looking forward to reading more. We have a similar food philosophy.
… and thanks for following our blog- we hope you enjoy reading.
I just love your blog and that’s why I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award. I hope you choose to accept it. For more information, see my post on Awards: http://wp.me/p3Uj0i-Q7
I love your blog and I am passing along the Blog of the Year 2013 Award to you. As usual, participation is optional. If interested, please visit this link: http://fooddaydreaming.wordpress.com/2013/11/18/awards/
I find your blog very refreshing and I would like to nominate you for The Liebster Award. Please check my blog at urbanfoodlover.wordpress.com for the details. I hope you’ll accept. Good job!
Thank you so much for nominating me for The Liebster Award! :) It is very kind of you to acknowledge my blog and congratulations on your award.
No problem..I really enjoy your blog :)
I just found your blog through a comment you posted on another food blog! So excited to try out one of your soup recipes! They all look so delicious that I don’t know which one to start with! What’s your favorite recipe on the blog?
Please check out my blog and let’s follow each other!
http://www.juliecrombe.com
Hi Julie, thank you for visiting and your kind comment. I did check out your blog and it’s great! Definitely make the homemade tomato soup if you get a chance! It’s excellent and easy too. Nice to “meet” you….
Your blog is very cool. Going to have to read through it some more. I did not have any idea we had a neighborhood in Seattle called Cottage Grove. Learn something new every day.
Ha! it is a very small area in West Seattle, mostly houses…well it is not a cool neighborhood like Fremont, Queen Anne or Phinney! :) Nice to hear from you. Looking forward to reading about your foodshed.
Thank you for following my blog. I’m glad by that I’ve discovered yours. It’s so lovely and inspiring! :)
Thank you…your blog is very inspiring! :)
Oh I’ve just discovered your blog and am now following, it’s just beautiful!! xx
Thank you for discovering it! And you very nice comment too. :)
Thank you for following my blog. I appreciate it. So I would like to nominate you for the Dragon’s Loyalty Award. Many thanks :) http://boxofrecipes.wordpress.com/2013/11/30/award-number-2-shock-the-dragon-loyalty-award/
Wow! I haven’t heard of this award. Thank you so much for the nomination. Very kind of you. ;)
I love your blog and have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award and another Blogger of the Year Award. Here’s my post in case you’d like to participate & pass on the recognition: http://theseasonedtraveler.wordpress.com/2013/11/27/thanks-giving/comment-page-1/#comment-314
Congrats!
Hello there!
I absolutely love your blog and your wonderful photography and recipes, so I’ve nominated you for the 2013 Versatile Blogger Award. As an fyi, here’s a link to my post on the subject: http://rusticplate.com/2013/12/04/thank-you/.
Congratulations!
Best,
Serena
Thank you so much Serena. You made my day with your kind compliment! :)
I am so glad! The compliment was well deserved! : )
I love your food philosophy! ;)
Thank you. :)
wow, I see you’ve been given quite a few awards already! I always look forward to new blog posts from you AND your visits and comments on my blog.
That’s why I nominated you for the Inner Peace Award AND The WordPress Family Blog Award
http://dishnthekitchen.wordpress.com/2013/12/11/tis-the-season/
Hey! Thank you! I’ll head over and check out these awards. I certainly enjoy your wonderful work form the kitchen and comments too! :)
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Absolutely love your blog! I have nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award – read about it here: http://milesforthought.wordpress.com/2013/12/12/versatile-blogger-award-x2/ Thank you for your awesome posts!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your nomination. It is very encouraging. :)
hello tinywhitecottage! :)
I’ve nominated you for two awards which i believe you’re utterly worthy of receiving! kindly visit http://kitchensmitten.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/nominated-for-awards/
for details :)
Wow! Thank you Ayesha! I’ll head over for a visit now…
thank you for following my blog- I’m looking forward to taking a wonder through your recipes :)
Thank yo so much for following my blog. You have the honour of being my 200th follower! Look forward to reading, and trying, some of your delicious recipes. Dan
I am honored! :) Number 200. Congratulations on your achievement. I had a wonderful time visiting your garden and I am in awe with all the work you have done. I am a time poor gardener myself and it is very inspiring to see your beautiful space. You have a lovely blog Dan.
Thank you – I really enjoy writing it. Apologies for the ‘yo’ – typing too fast again…..
Thank you for stopping by my blog which has led me to your lovely one! I look forward to reading your posts and following your journey : )
The pleasure is all mine Selma. :) Happy to “meet” you.
Thank you so much for following my blog – much appreciated – loving your blog and looking forward to trying the Tiramisu SOON! :)
Your blog is so lovely and delightful!
Thanks for following my blog, I got a chance to do the same with your lovely blog! Looking forward to your posts.
I’m looking forward to your posts as well! :) Nice to “meet” you…
Thanks for following my blog, if you have no-salt low-fat, low sugar recipes to share I’d love to run them on my blog.
John
Thanks so much for the follow on my blog! I really appreciate it! You have some really good recipes …looking forward to trying some. :)
Hi I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award. But looks like you got it once before! Anyways take a look http://indusinternationalkitchen.com/2014/03/12/sunshine-award-feels-good-to-be-appreciated/
Hey! Thank you so much for thinking of me and nominating me for the Sunshine Award! So kind of you…
Thanks for commenting on my blog – it brought me to your very beautiful one! I look forward to seeing more of your recipes…
Thank you for your lovely comments on my recent posts. You have wonderful recipes here & I look forward to seeing what you cook up next :)
Thank you for visiting my New Zealand Blog. I love your unpretentious, delicious looking cooking. Exactly the type of food I like to cook also.
Hi tinywhitecottage! I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! If you accept this award, just follow this link: http://perkypancake.com/2014/05/03/versatile-blogger-award/
It’s a way for bloggers to show appreciation to other bloggers. Congratulations!
Thank you so much! I am honored that you chose me for an award. :)
Such a pleasure! :)
Hi Seana, I just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award! Congratulations! For more info, just go to http://foodieonboard.com/2014/05/13/its-award-season/ . Remember that it is always voluntary, but I think you have an extremely versatile blog and really deserve the nomination .
Cheers,
Julianna
Hi Julianna. I just now saw this comment so please forgive me for the delayed response. Thank you so much for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger Award! So kind of you to recognize me and my blog. :)
Hi, I wanted to invite you to participate in the Writing Process Blog Tour. It’s similar to other Blogger Awards, where if you participate, you acknowledge the person who invited you, answer a few questions about your writing process, and then choose only three people for the following week. I’d love to hear about your writing process! Let me know as soon as you can whether or not you’re interested. I will post mine in one week, Monday and the following Monday it would be your turn. Have a great day.
Connie
I’m interested, let me know what I need to do and when. Thanks.