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Hi Reader,

Well, here we are in August, the last "fully summer" month. Since it's my favorite season, I'm going to try and be completely present for the sun, tank tops + skirts, eating outside, and grilling all the things, while the getting is good.😊

And I can't even believe we haven't paddled on a lake even once yet this summer!! Testament to the fact that if it's not on the calendar, it may not happen. I'm resolving here and now to get it on the calendar - summer is not done yet!

An Oregon Cottage Shop Preserving Sale

And speaking of summer - it's time for the annual preserving season sale in my shop! From now through September 15 you can get 15% off everything, both digital and physical.

In today's newsletter I'm sharing the updated August dinner menus below (plus this month's Good Things List), but first, here's a week's menu I made that mixes and matches meals from the full month. You can mix up the monthly menu like this or use it as is if it works for you (using the downloadable pdf option) - my goal is to help you plan simple, real food menus that work for you.🙌

Mix-and-Match Menu From August's Dinner Meal Plan

• ​Mediterranean Pita Tuna Patties Board (Quick & Easy Meal Idea) (such a fun and unique summer meal idea)
• Grilled chicken-zucchini skewers (sprinkled with Basic Spice Rub & served with Tomato Chutney), Easy Grilled Potato Planks, Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Tomatoes​
• ​Summer Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Green Beans, grilled chicken or sausages, Zucchini and Feta Fritters (these fritters are SO good)
• ​Greek Style Grilled Beef Lettuce Wraps, Pita (homemade if you have time), Hummus, sliced sweet peppers and carrots
• ​Easy Mexican Avocado Salad with Avocado Dressing​

WHAT'S NEW

​Good Things List No.99​ Our new side porch progress, a preserving sale in my shop, and a favorite book from July! READ HERE

​August Menu Plans for Garden Fresh Dinners​ Here's your 4 weeks of meal plans for easy, seasonal dinners. Each menu includes main, side options and plenty of veggies. (And a yummy, transportable blackberry crumb bar!) RECIPES HERE

Here's to a great week - thanks for being here with me, I appreciate you!

P.S. This week in Notes From the Farmhouse I shared reviews of all the books I read in July (including 3 I didn't finish and 1 I really, really didn't like...), and what's been happening around the farmhouse, including how I saved the remaining 2025 home grown garlic. It's a fun place I'm enjoying being able to share more.💜

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