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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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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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Rhubarb Cherry Crumble

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The tart flavor of rhubarb is often paired with a sweeter fruit like strawberries. But I like it paired with a different red fruit: cherries. Whether sweet or tart, fresh or frozen, cherries and rhubarb are a classic combination in … Continue reading →

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First Fruits

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It is now the exciting time of year when the garden is starting to give up its first fruits. They are much anticipated, long awaited, and always appreciated here. We are only going to get a few cherries, but we … Continue reading →

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Mid May Harvests Bring Variety

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

We’re finally seeing some new faces in the harvest baskets here in mid May. For a while it was pretty much the same players: asparagus, lettuce, arugula and kale. Not that there’s anything wrong with them, mind you! We cut … Continue reading →

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