Monthly Archives: November 2013

Winterizing Chores

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I took advantage of some relatively warm temperatures last week to work outside and in the greenhouse. I’ve done quite a few things already to get the garden ready for winter, but there were a few more that needed to … Continue reading →

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2013 Pepper Roundup Part 2

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Earlier this week I did a recap of the hot peppers I grew here this year. Today I want to mention some of the sweet peppers. Years ago, bell peppers were about the only peppers I grew, except for maybe … Continue reading →

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2013 Pepper Roundup Part 1

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I always grow quite a few pepper varieties every year, and I thought I would do a recap of the 2013 crop before I forget all the details. I’ll start off with the hot types, some of which are actually … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Cobbler

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This recipe is a classic example of a dessert that’s just right for a lightened up diet and lifestyle. It’s not too sweet, and not too doughy. It also works well with other fruits, especially cherries. Noticeably absent are any … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Sauerkraut

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This weekend I took time to do both some harvesting and preserving. My wife had recently suggested we make lacto-fermented sauerkraut with some of the fall cabbage, and I thought it was a great idea. I hadn’t made sauerkraut in … Continue reading →

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