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Whole Wheat Banana Muffins

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This recipe is a good way to use up overripe bananas. You can even use bananas which have been frozen. Just thaw them out first and then mash them. The white whole wheat flour makes the muffins more nutritious, and … Continue reading →

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Macro Monday: What’s Red, Green & Blue?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Today I decided to have a little fun and focus on three colors to photograph: red, green and blue. This theme comes courtesy of David Perry’s recent assignment to pick one of the three colors and make a picture that … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Blueberry Walnut Granola

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Lately I have been making homemade granola. With a few ingredients and about an hour’s worth of work you can make it too. This basic recipe can be altered with different selections of dried fruits, nuts and seeds to make … Continue reading →

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Giving Back

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Dave @ HappyAcres

My mom and aunt used to make this salad every Thanksgiving, and I’ve carried on the tradition by making it myself for as long as I can remember. If you don’t like cranberry sauce from a can then you might like … Continue reading →

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Brains & Brioche

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Most Tuesdays I volunteer for a hot lunch program. We serve meals to anyone who cares to stop in, and this year business has been booming. The shelves are also bare at many food pantries, as the economy takes its … Continue reading →

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