Tag Archives: local

Another Sweet Harvest

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Yesterday was our second honey harvest of 2013, and what a sweet one it was! Our first harvest this year was two months ago, back in June. I knew for several weeks that there was honey ready to be harvested, … Continue reading →

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Please Egg Us On!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

We currently have a little ‘situation’ here at Happy Acres, and I thought I would appeal to my readers for help. To put it bluntly, we are up to our ears in eggs! Mind you, that is a good problem … Continue reading →

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Hot Chili For a Cold Day

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I think everyone has a different idea an what makes a good bowl of chili. For me, it means ground beef, beans, and a spicy red base with lots of tomatoes. Fortunately 2011 was a great year here for tomatoes. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi and Tuscan Kale

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The Dark Days Challenge has 120+ participants from all over the U.S. doing the best we can to eat local during the winter months. Our challenge is to prepare at least one meal a week using only Sustainable, Organic, Local … Continue reading →

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Chicken Minestrone and Whole Wheat Focaccia

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The Dark Days Challenge has 120+ participants from all over the U.S. doing the best we can to eat local during the winter months. Our challenge is to prepare at least one meal a week using only Sustainable, Organic, Local … Continue reading →

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