Category Archives: Preserving

Homemade: Tomato Paste

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Tomato paste has been a pantry staple for me as long as I can remember. It’s a great thing to have on hand for adding extra tomato flavor and color to sauces, stews and soups. Up until recently, I had … Continue reading →

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My Five Favorite Ways to Preserve Tomatoes

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

For many gardeners, nothing says summer any better than vine-ripened tomatoes. And even if you don’t grow them yourself, this time of year great tasting tomatoes are readily available from farmer’s markets and roadside stands. While homegrown fresh tomatoes are … Continue reading →

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Cherry Picking Time

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The cherries are ripe here in Southern Indiana, and that means it was time for a road trip this week to Farview Orchards. It’s about a 45 minutes drive from Happy Acres, and the best local source for cherries in … 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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