Cottage Gourmets

11/02/2023

Important information for the Cross Country Running State Meet this Saturday:

All spectators must park at the MN State Fair Lot "Block 55" at 1680 Como Avenue. There will be a free shuttle that will take you to the State Meet. Please plan to arrive 60 minutes prior to the start of your meet time.

NEW this year – tickets are required. Tickets should be purchased online at www.mshsl.org/tickets prior to your arrival.

06/25/2023

Early voting is now open! Visit CardinalBond.com to learn more about the referendum. Check out the site to find more details about the plan, and how to cast your ballot.

06/22/2023

06/21/2023

Summer Feeding Program - Funded by the USDA
Free and Nutritious Meals OPEN TO ALL students 18 years old and younger
Where: Annandale Elementary School
When: Monday, June 5 - August 25, 2023. Closed of July 3-5 and August 7-9.
What: Breakfast served from 7:30am-8:30am and lunch served from 11-12:30pm
Menus can be found online at www.isd876.org

05/30/2023

We are pleased to offer paddle board rentals at the municipal beach in Annandale. Conveniently located next to the beach, you are just steps away from enjoying a relaxing time on the water. No stress in transporting about how to get your paddle board to the water, or where to store your paddle board. You can simply come to Pleasant Lake Beach and rent one

A rental includes a paddle board, paddle and a life jacket. Paddles are able to be extended to fit the operator best. Life jackets are universal, and if you choose to bring your own you are welcome. You are able to select your rental duration from 1 hour or for the day.

This business is licensed through the City of Annandale, MN and is insured locally through Alyssa Domagala - American Family Insurance Agent - Annandale, MN

04/22/2023

Please share and consider applying. We have some amazing theater students and they need a leader that wants to help grow our program and develop and inspire our young people. Annandale Public Schools

04/21/2023

Barb and Tom's, formerly known as Cottage Gourmets has announced the 2023 Farm Dinners at Fairhaven Farm.
This year all reservations and payments will be handled through the Fairhaven Farm website:
https://www.fairhaven-farm.com/dinners--events.html

Below are the 5 menus for 2023:

Saturday, July 8, 2023 (5:30 pm)
Mid-summer dinner
$40 per person
Appetizers
Street corn cups with avocado crema
Main course
Summer chicken with tomato basil salad and creamy mascarpone served over ravioli
Sourdough bread with garlic butter
Dessert
Strawberry rhubarb cobbler

Saturday, July 29, 2023 (5:30 pm)
Annandale Farmers Market Fund Raiser
$50
Enjoy the gardens at Fairhaven Farm while sampling appetizers that feature foods available at the Farmers Market.
Appetizer wine pairing
(Wine choices are yet to be determined)
Root vegetable tian with parmesan
Goat cheese with freeze-dried fruit and a maple syrup reduction
Corn puddings with chimichurri
Danish rye with smoked salmon
Sicilian chicken meatballs on baguettes, with tomatoes and olives

Saturday, August 12, 2023 (5:30 pm)
$50.00 per person
Appetizer
Tomato sandwiches on focaccia
Main course
Smoked beef brisket
Roasted potato salad
Farmers Market Salad with Ranch dressing
Cornbread with honey butter
Dessert
Apple custard with shortbread

Saturday, September 9, 2023 (5:00 pm)
Wine Dinner
$80.00 per person
The meal will feature a four-course meal each accompanied by a tasting of a California wine.
Guests are welcome to bring additional wine or other beverages.
Appetizers in the garden
Shrimp and corn salsa
Whipped goat cheese with marinated olives and tomatoes
Mushroom pate with baguettes
Main Course
Autumn pork with apple creme
Mashed root vegetables
Salad
Grapefruit salad with pears and honey
Bread
Seeded rye bread
Dessert
Apple Crisp

Friday, October 6, 2023 (5:30 pm)
German dinner
$35 per person
Appetizer
Pretzels with honey mustard
Main course
Sauerbraten
Red potatoes with parsley
Cabbage with sausage and cream
Salad
Beet and apple salad
Bread
Rye bread
Dessert
Apple pie tasting
Which apple makes the best pie? You be the judge!

Details:
Each meal is served buffet style and includes an appetizer, entree, bread and dessert.
Any alcohol is BYOB unless otherwise specified.
Seating is available indoors and outdoors, and you'll most likely be seated with other dining parties.
Seating requests are accepted but not guaranteed.

01/20/2023

🌻2023 FLOWER CSA COMING SOON! 🌻
Tiny gifts from ‘s girls, and my own grubby fingernails to let you know we’ll once again offer flower subscriptions (CSAs) for 2023!

We’ll have 4 (!!!) bouquet share pick-up sites this year. Two locally (Fairhaven farm and the Annandale Farmers Market) and two in Minneapolis ( and ). We’ll also offer pick your own flower shares once again, this time with some ✨extra ✨perks.

Stay tuned for our official announcement and more information!

11/30/2022

Our middle school is in need of a long term substitute for Grade 6 from January 17, 2023 - March 24, 2023. Daily rate of pay is $235.39. MN Teaching license is required. Deadline is Dec. 6, to apply, visit: www.applitrack.com/isd876/onlineapp/

11/29/2022

Looking to give an experience to a loved one for the Holidays? Annandale Community Education has gift certificates available to purchase! You can purchase from our office Monday thru Friday 8:00am- 4:00pm! Your loved ones will Thank You for the fun they had taking a Lifelong Learning Class!

11/29/2022

Rockabilly Holiday Show - Christmas Favorites mixed in with the hits of Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly!