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Hi, I'm Dave and thanks for visiting. I garden in Zone 6b in southern Indiana, and I blog here about gardening, nature and food.
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Category Archives: Recipes
From Freezer To Fork: More Summer Squash Ideas
Squash is a prolific producer in most gardens, and our garden at Happy Acres is no exception. It’s so productive that my wife is fond of saying that we could feed the world if everyone planted some squash. I have … Continue reading
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Tagged freezer, freezer to fork, smoothie, squash, summer squash, zucchini
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Blackberry Cobbler
This recipe is a classic example of a dessert that’s just right for a lightened up diet and lifestyle. It’s not too sweet, and not too doughy. It also works well with other fruits, especially cherries. Noticeably absent are any … Continue reading
Kale and Potato Hash
This hash pairs well with pork, chicken or fish. Or add beans for a meatless main dish. You can omit the horseradish if you aren’t a fan, but it adds a lovely flavor to this dish.
Light Rye Sandwich Buns
I call these ‘light rye’ buns because the percentage of rye is around 30%, which gives them a subtle rye flavor without being overpowering. Since I grind all of our whole grains using our NutriMill grain mill, I use freshly … Continue reading
Vitamix Freezer Tomato Sauce
Once I get all the tomatoes blended up, the juice goes into a large pan or stock pot to cook down. I like to reduce the volume by about half, which usually takes about 1 to 1-1/2 hours and results … Continue reading

