{"id":3203,"date":"2018-06-27T14:02:32","date_gmt":"2018-06-27T18:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/?p=3203"},"modified":"2023-11-11T04:36:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-11T04:36:37","slug":"cottage-meal-planning-for-summer-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/cottage-meal-planning-for-summer-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Cottage Meal Planning for Summer Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Time spent at a summer cottage can be a fun, and relaxing way to spend your weekends or precious vacation time. Splash in the lake, nap in the shade, spend time with friends and family and eat too many marshmallows. How do we savour those moments and make summertime meal memories, while also keeping it simple?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you own or rent a cottage, having a go-to list of kitchen equipment, pantry items and make-ahead or quick to prepare cottage meals and snacks is essential. Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than the daily question of \u201cwhat\u2019s for dinner?\u201d and not having the tools and ingredients on hand you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/flank-300x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/flank-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/flank-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/flank-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/flank-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/epicuria.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/flank.jpeg 1512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kitchen Necessities for Your Cottage Getaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This list includes our favourite basics. If you plan to do most of the cooking and you have extra space, consider packing equipment such as a citrus zester and juicer, knife, whisk, good quality tongs and basting brush. Don\u2019t forget your wine opener, cocktail shaker and go to cocktail ingredients! Consider these summer pantry essentials:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Favorite spices and seasonings for cooking and grilling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Favourite condiments \u2013 mustards, chutney\u2019s, and pickles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your go-to coffee or tea blend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High quality oils and vinegars, plus other flavour accents such as chili paste, citrus, capers, sesame oil and salsas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cottage Meal Planning Ideas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meals at the cottage can either be your escape from cooking or a time to enjoy preparing summer\u2019s bounty in a beautiful and relaxed setting. If cooking is not on your vacation to do list, preparing food in advance or stocking up on prepared salads, and pre-marinated meats for the grill may be your best solution. Subscription meal packages also provide a time saving solution with delivered and measured ingredients, along with quick and easy recipes. Pancake, muffin mixes and fruit crumble toppings can be prepped in advance, as can pre-cooked ingredients such as grains and beans. The fun of cooking in the summer is taking advantage of pairing proteins and seasonal vegetables with flavour packed marinades, vinaigrettes, and condiments.&nbsp; Many summer favourites work well served at room temperature which is a big plus when feeding a crowd!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foodie Family Snack Must Haves:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer just isn\u2019t summer without smores and a few salty snacks. But of course, we can\u2019t eat like that all the time, so have on hand, fast, prepared, and healthier snacks to manage the instant hunger pangs that accompany a good hike through the woods, or a morning of swimming or kayaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh fruit and quality chocolate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yogurt parfaits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cheese, charcuterie, and assorted dips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gourmet potato chips, popcorn, roasted nuts and gluten free crackers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepped vegetables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bringing it all Together with Convenient, Delicious Meals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have a plan for easy and delicious meals, don\u2019t forget your favourite beverages for dock side relaxing. Along with craft beers, refreshing wines and make ahead cocktails, be sure to also have hydrating drinks on hand such as flavoured and sparkling waters.&nbsp; We love cottages for their simplicity and ability to transport us away from everyday life, and with a little pre-planning, we can do it deliciously!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to take the stress out of cottage meal prep, try our gourmet ready-to-eat meals! Stock up on a few of your favourites to save time on cooking so you can spend more time enjoying the outdoors. <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.epicuria.ca\/\">Browse the meal and snack selection at our Ottawa food shop here. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Time spent at a summer cottage can be a fun, and relaxing way to spend&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3205,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[17,31],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Cottage Meal Planning for Summer Fun - Epicuria<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Elevate your summer retreat with cottage meal planning for summer fun. 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