Tag Archives: Food

Grilled Asparagus

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This is without a doubt our favorite way to eat asparagus when it is in season. It’s a fairly simple treatment for a vegetable that doesn’t really need a fancy recipe or sauce when it’s fresh and tender from the … Continue reading →

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Say Cheese

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Last year my wife and I both read Barbara Kingsolver’s book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle and loved it. We were intrigued by the account of her family’s quest to eat only homegrown or locally grown food for a whole year. And … Continue reading →

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Wilted Spinach Salad

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The classic wilted spinach salad is made with hot bacon drippings. This lightened version uses orange marmalade, balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a hot dressing. Serve with a whole wheat roll or bread for a great light lunch or … Continue reading →

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Do It Your Way

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The recent record-breaking cold temperatures in Florida are now sending shock waves across the US – in the form of higher produce prices, and with shortages of vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, strawberries and other crops. I was reminded of this … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Cherry Nut Granola

Posted on February 28, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

My wife loves cherries in all forms, so I set out to come up with a granola that used dried cherries. This recipe is my wife’s current favorite of all my granola creations so far. It features almonds, walnuts, dried … Continue reading →

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