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Monday Recap: October Treasure

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I have to admit I had pretty low expectations when I went out on Saturday morning to dig the Okinawa sweet potatoes. According to the description at Duck Creek Farms where I ordered the slips, it “needs a VERY long … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Smackdown 2014

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I took advantage of somewhat cooler temperatures yesterday to heat up the oven and bake some of the 2014 winter squashes. I call it a Pumpkin Smackdown, and last year the Smackdown turned into an all-day baking marathon that left … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Smackdown

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I debated about what to call this project. Was is a smackdown or a throwdown? Or maybe a bake-off? I finally decided to call it a smackdown, since Merriam-Webster defines that as “a confrontation between rivals or competitors.” In this … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Recap

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I thought I would start the week by doing a little recap of projects I have finished and ones I am currently working on. But first, let me say I responded to the blast of cold weather we had last … Continue reading →

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Late April Harvests, and More

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I don’t really have many new players in the harvest basket just yet, but the April regulars are showing up in abundance now at the end of the month. Asparagus and spinach are both spring garden rock stars in my … Continue reading →

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