Category Archives: Recipes

Dark Rye Potato Rolls and Buns

Posted on February 1, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

These soft rolls have a secret ingredient: potatoes. Bread bakers have been using potato water or adding mashed potatoes to their breads since at least the 19th century, when it was often added to make up for a shortage of … 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: 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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Chocolate Cherry Muffins

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Chocolate and cherries are a classic combination. Of course, they are both very tasty on their own, but put them together and they are truly a match made in heaven. The marriage of the two has given us the Black … Continue reading →

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