Category Archives: Homemade

Things To Dye For, Indigo Edition

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Usually it is my wife who blogs about artistic matters, leaving me to cover the areas of food and gardening along with the occasional side trip into nature or travel. But today I’m going to step ever so slightly outside … Continue reading →

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Lavender Honey Bastille Soap

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Olive oil has been used both inside and outside the body for thousands of years, especially in Mediterranean cultures where the olive trees flourish. It is loaded with antioxidants, polyphenols and other components that nourish, condition and soften the skin … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Fermented Hot Sauce

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Traditionally, hot pepper sauces have been made by fermenting a mash of chopped up peppers. Many of the world’s best known and most loved hot sauces are lacto-fermented before bottling, including Tabasco and sriracha. For the last few years I … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Plantain Anti-Itch Salve and Lotion Bars

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s summer, and that means many folks are spending a lot of time outdoors, me included. And often times that also means we get itchy from mosquito bites, poison ivy and other rashes and skin irritations. Fortunately, one way to … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Plantain Infused Oil

Posted on June 7, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Last week I did a Spotlight on Plantain, a common plant that is so very useful for treating minor insect bites, rashes and other skin irritations. Today I want to talk about making an infused oil with it. Infusion is … Continue reading →

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