Tag Archives: chocolate

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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Homemade: Chocolate Lip Balm

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The chocolate you choose makes a big difference in the finished product. You want to use something with a high percentage of cacao in it. I used a 70% bittersweet for one batch, and a semi-sweet chocolate bar for another. … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Icy Edition

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I thought I would start the week by doing an update on recent projects I’ve been working on. And let me say that while we were fortunate to escape much of the snow that blanketed the U.S. last week, we … Continue reading →

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2013 Top 5 Reader Favorites

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s always fun to see what folks are reading here on my blog. When I first started it, I had no idea if anyone would even be reading it. I generally write about things that interest me, and I never … Continue reading →

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Spelt Chocolate Zucchini Bread

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I love baking with spelt. It’s higher in protein and fiber than whole wheat, and it has a mild and sweet taste. It can be used in many quick bread recipes to replace white or unbleached flour. No need to … Continue reading →

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