Category Archives: Food

More Fermenting Fun

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I thought I would share a quick update on some of my latest fermenting activities. For the last year or so it seems there has always been something cooking on the kitchen countertop, and that’s no less true today in … Continue reading →

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Homemade Hot Sauce, Three Ways

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

A few few weeks ago I wrote about how to make a Fermented Pepper Mash. It’s fun and easy to do, and all you need are hot peppers and salt. I get my peppers from our garden, but you can … Continue reading →

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Smoking Peppers

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The last few days I have been busy smoking peppers and dehydrating them. I have come to enjoy using the smoked peppers in a number of dishes, and use them ground, flaked or whole depending on the dish. I have … Continue reading →

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Fermented Pepper Mash

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s hot pepper season here at Happy Acres. That means it’s time to start turning some of those peppers into hot sauce. I usually make several different kinds every year, some with fresh peppers and some with fermented peppers. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Making Homemade Mustard

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks making homemade mustard. While it keeps for a long time in the refrigerator, I find the flavor gradually starts to diminish with time, so I like to make a fresh batch every … Continue reading →

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