Tag Archives: homemade

Homemade: Coffee Lip Balm

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

You can easily size the recipe to fit the container(s) you have. For example, the oval tubes I use each hold .15 oz/4.25g. I like to work in grams for the small amount I usually make, so if I want … Continue reading →

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Lavender Honey Bastille Soap

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Olive oil has been used both inside and outside the body for thousands of years, especially in Mediterranean cultures where the olive trees flourish. It is loaded with antioxidants, polyphenols and other components that nourish, condition and soften the skin … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Fermented Hot Sauce

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Traditionally, hot pepper sauces have been made by fermenting a mash of chopped up peppers. Many of the world’s best known and most loved hot sauces are lacto-fermented before bottling, including Tabasco and sriracha. For the last few years I … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Tomato Paste

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Tomato paste has been a pantry staple for me as long as I can remember. It’s a great thing to have on hand for adding extra tomato flavor and color to sauces, stews and soups. Up until recently, I had … Continue reading →

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My Five Favorite Ways to Preserve Tomatoes

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

For many gardeners, nothing says summer any better than vine-ripened tomatoes. And even if you don’t grow them yourself, this time of year great tasting tomatoes are readily available from farmer’s markets and roadside stands. While homegrown fresh tomatoes are … Continue reading →

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