Tag Archives: lacto-fermentation

Homemade: Sauerkraut

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This weekend I took time to do both some harvesting and preserving. My wife had recently suggested we make lacto-fermented sauerkraut with some of the fall cabbage, and I thought it was a great idea. I hadn’t made sauerkraut in … Continue reading →

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Hot Stuff

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

After having a relatively mild summer so far by our standards, the heat has finally arrived. Last week saw our highest temperatures of the year, with the thermometer hitting 97°F one day. It hasn’t been much cooler at night either, … Continue reading →

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More Hot Sauce Adventures

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

In the last month or so I shared three of my recipes for hot pepper sauces. Since then, I have done more experimenting with these basic recipes, tweaking them by using different peppers, and different levels of salt, sugar and … Continue reading →

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Homemade: Basic Fermented Hot Sauce

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This is an easy to make basic fermented hot sauce that lets the taste of the peppers shine. It makes a great sauce for table use, where a little bit will go a long way to add flavor and fire to your meals. Bottled and kept tightly closed, it will keep for several months in the refrigerator. And it would make a nice homemade gift for your hot sauce loving friends and relatives! Continue reading →

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