Category Archives: Recipes

Maple Pumpkin Custard

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Pumpkin pie has always been one of my favorite treats at Thanksgiving time, or any other time for that matter. I don’t know if it’s the spices I like most, or the smooth consistency of the filling, or maybe the … Continue reading →

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Spinach Pie

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This is my wife’s recipe, and she can’t remember where it came from originally. Her well-worn copy was typed on an index card, and she’s been making it for years. It’s not exactly a quiche, and not exactly a tarte. She just calls it a Spinach Pie, and that’s good enough for me! Served with a side salad, it makes a great meatless meal, and it tastes even better the next day. Continue reading →

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Multi-Grain Seeded Dinner Rolls

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This recipe is a variation of my versatile Whole Grain Bread recipe. It features white whole wheat for a mild flavor, plus thick rolled oats. Millet, sunflower and sesame seeds also go inside to add some crunch. Right before baking, … Continue reading →

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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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Light Rye Sandwich Loaf

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Rye flour has a reputation of being difficult to work with, especially in breads with a high proportion of it. Rye has less gluten than wheat, and the gluten is more delicate. The chemical makeup of rye also makes the … Continue reading →

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