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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY

An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY

Jami & Brian Boys

Join Jami Boys of the website An Oregon Cottage and her husband Brian (always a co-conspirator in DIY projects and videos) as they discuss cooking simple, real foods, growing food and flowers, and tackling easy home improvement and decor projects - the kind everyone can do. You'll hear the things that went well, as well as things that didn't go according to plan (that you just have to laugh about). Never ones to get hung up on perfection or abilities, they believe everyone can make a house a home and live a simple handmade life. Whatever level you want to create things, whether it’s full-throttle make everything from scratch or just dipping your toes into cooking or creating a warm home environment, you’ll find something here you can use - and have fun doing it.
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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - Episode 1 - Dogs, Floors & Grilling

Episode 1 - Dogs, Floors & Grilling

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08/20/17 • 29 min

In our first podcast episode ever we start off talking about all the different kinds of flooring we've done and which has worked best for dogs. We discuss one of Jami's most popular projects, Brown Paper Flooring. And then we end up discussing Jami's favorite grilling recipes and how Brian has learned to quit burning them.

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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - Make Menu Planning Easy - SHL Ep. 10

Make Menu Planning Easy - SHL Ep. 10

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09/18/20 • 14 min

Meal planning not only saved us money and helped us to eat much more healthy food, but it saved Jami's sanity. When you know what you're going to have for dinner in advance you don't get that sinking feeling at 5 PM each day wondering what you'll come up with. Plus, your shopping will be streamlined and your family will quit bugging you with questions about what's for dinner. Jami shares her best menu planning tips and lots of free resources to get you started. 

Then we both talk about the one supply every home remodeler needs: audiobooks.

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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - Episode 40: 1900s Farmhouse - Restore or Remodel?

Episode 40: 1900s Farmhouse - Restore or Remodel?

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08/17/18 • 36 min

 Jami and Brian talk about what they found as they removed the vinyl siding from most of the old farmhouse: Missing windows, a phantom door, and what did the original trim look like? They discuss restoration vs. renovation and how to have modern updates while being authentic to the house style. Jami shares her best zucchini recipes, and during recording Brian spots the neighbors removing a major eye-sore. Plus lots more.

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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - Episode 37 - Books: Why Read, What to Read & Tips to Find the Time

Episode 37 - Books: Why Read, What to Read & Tips to Find the Time

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06/22/18 • 46 min

 Jami and Brian talk about why reading books is so much better than reading little social media posts. They discuss the different formats (yes, audiobooks count and are sometimes better). And how to find the time to get books read. Then they get into just a brief overview of some of their favorite books. And Jami goes through an example week of menus. THIS IS OUR LONGEST EPISODE TO DATE. But it easily could have been twice as long.

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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - Episode 34: What We've Learned From DIY Remodeling

Episode 34: What We've Learned From DIY Remodeling

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05/11/18 • 39 min

 Jami and Brian discuss Remodeling Magazine's list of remodeling projects that give you biggest and smallest return on your money when you sell your house. Then they talk about their own projects compare and the "you have to live there" factor. Jami shares recipes from the garden for spring, and they both discuss a riveting book series they've been listening to together.

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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - Episode 26 - Garden Lessons

Episode 26 - Garden Lessons

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02/23/18 • 27 min

 Jami and Brian talk about planning for their third garden. They discuss what they learned from planting a tiny city garden and then planting a probably-too-big country garden. And now their upcoming farmhouse garden is going to be "just right." (Like the porridge in Goldilocks.) Jami lists off the vegetables and flowers she WILL grow again. And the ones she WON'T grow again. Plus they talk about great garden food and some recent discoveries.

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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - Episode 22 - How To Get Rid Of Stuff

Episode 22 - How To Get Rid Of Stuff

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01/26/18 • 37 min

We would have titled this one "How To Get Rid Of JUNK," except that it's easy to rid of useless stuff. It's a lot harder to get rid of stuff that's valuable but still needs to go because it's cluttering your home and your life. Jami & Brian discuss how they've been able to break that emotional attachment, and then what's worked for selling, donating or giving away. Plus big update on the old farmhouse. Recipes for getting rid of leftovers. And some cool discoveries about fiber and free movie tickets.

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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - Episode - 15 Holiday Traditions

Episode - 15 Holiday Traditions

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11/17/17 • 35 min

Jami and Brian discuss their favorite Christmas traditions, from childhood on. Things like food, gifts, events, cutting down your own tree. Jami explains why she never wanted to actively fool the kids into believing in Santa. They talk about all kinds of things that have made the holiday special--things that are so great, they keep doing them year after year. They discuss what would go into the ultimate Christmas goodie bag and why they always have fish and chips on Christmas afternoon. Plus, Brian shares a cool password manager he uses and Jami reveals her source for cheap pillows.

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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - Episode 2 - Castoffs, Salvaged DIY Bench & Chef's Salads

Episode 2 - Castoffs, Salvaged DIY Bench & Chef's Salads

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08/21/17 • 25 min

Somehow, Jami has agreed to come back for a SECOND episode, where we go through our favorite things we've made with cast-offs and reclaimed materials. Brian tells the story behind one of our favorite salvage projects - the French style bench we made from old dining chairs. In the food segment, Jami describes why she loves Chef's Salads so much when it's hot out.

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An Oregon Cottage Podcast: Simple Real Foods, Gardening & DIY - SHL Episode 4 - Tips For Using Reclaimed Wood

SHL Episode 4 - Tips For Using Reclaimed Wood

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06/19/20 • 14 min

We share what we've learned about harvesting and reusing old wood from our 1920s farmhouse. Reclaimed wood has a few drawbacks, but these are more than made up for by how cool it looks, the reduction in waste, and how much money you can save. Jami talks about what she did for the beds outside the garden and Brian shares his inspiration for the Garden Gate Arbor he made for less than $100.

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The episode title 'SHL Episode 5 - How To Cut Up Soaker Hoses For Garden Watering' is the most popular.

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