Monthly Archives: February 2014

Homemade: Whole-Grain Mustard

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I’ve made several different batches of this Whole-Grain Mustard. Today I’ll share two slightly different variations, and hopefully that will give you the basics for coming up with your own version. The first step in both is to soak the … Continue reading →

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It’s A No-Harvest Monday, Plus A Tour

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The weather warmed up to more normal levels for a couple of days last week, which melted some of our snow cover. It barely thawed the ground out though, which made it slippery to walk on. I took advantage of the sunshine and wandered around with my camera, so I thought I would give a tour of how things look in the garden. Continue reading →

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Homemade: Chocolate Lip Balm

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The chocolate you choose makes a big difference in the finished product. You want to use something with a high percentage of cacao in it. I used a 70% bittersweet for one batch, and a semi-sweet chocolate bar for another. … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Icy Edition

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I thought I would start the week by doing an update on recent projects I’ve been working on. And let me say that while we were fortunate to escape much of the snow that blanketed the U.S. last week, we … Continue reading →

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Patchouli Citrus Hand Soap

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This is our latest creation in hand soaps. The base recipe has lanolin for its emollient properties, and castor oil for its moisturizing qualities and its contribution to a fluffy, long-lasting lather. It features patchouli and a blend of citrus … Continue reading →

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