Tag Archives: lacto-fermentation

Homemade Sauerkraut, Three Ways

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

In the last couple of years I have become a big fan of making homemade sauerkraut in glass jars. It’s so easy to make, I can’t believe I didn’t do it years ago. Actually, I did make it years ago, … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Hot and Sweet

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It’s pepper season here at HA, with both hot and sweet varieties making appearances in the harvest basket. I’ve been eagerly waiting to get enough ripe hot ones to make hot sauce, and last Friday was the day. In the … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Soaked Again

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It has been a wet growing season here this year for sure. The rain started in March, and it hasn’t let up since. Last month we got over eight inches of rain, and this month we have already gotten six … Continue reading →

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Fermented Kohlrabi Two Ways

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I’ve harvested all of the spring planted kohlrabi now. It did pretty well, all things considered, and I got a little over 20 pounds of it. Since my wife and I both like it, I generally plant quite a bit … Continue reading →

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Monday Recap: Summer-y

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Both the calendar and the garden are confirming it is summer here. Yesterday I brought in the first tomatoes, not surprisingly a few of the Sun Gold variety. It will be a bit before the rest of the tomatoes start … Continue reading →

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