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Sunny Calendula Goat’s Milk Soap
The cheery orange or yellow blossoms of Calendula (Calendula officianalis) are a familiar sight in many gardens, including ours here at Happy Acres. A native to the Mediterranean area, the Latin name...
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The Brown Gold Roadster
Having a mentor to advise and teach you is a wonderful way to advance your skills in any given area. My first gardening mentor was someone I never met in person, but every week I eagerly welcomed him...
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Homemade Sauerkraut, Three Ways
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, but...
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2015 Most Visited Pages
When I first started this blog back in 2009, I had no idea if anyone would even read it. I wasn’t exactly sure what I would blog about, though gardening and food were two things that came to mind. I...
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Sauerkraut Making Time
Regular readers will know I enjoy making lacto-fermented vegetables like sauerkraut. They are easy to make, and a good way to preserve homegrown veggies from our garden. Sauerkraut is also one of those...
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Making Homemade Mustard
I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks making homemade mustard. While it keeps for a long time in the refrigerator, I find the flavor gradually starts to diminish with time, so I like to make a fresh...
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Homemade Kombucha
I have to I say I am not a huge fan of commercial kombucha. I have found some local brands I like, but for the most part I find them all too harsh and vinegary. Though anything homemade is usually...
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2015 Most Visited Pages
When I first started this blog back in 2009, I had no idea if anyone would even read it. I wasn’t exactly sure what I would blog about, though gardening and food were two things that came to mind. I...
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Sauerkraut Making Time
Regular readers will know I enjoy making lacto-fermented vegetables like sauerkraut. They are easy to make, and a good way to preserve homegrown veggies from our garden. Sauerkraut is also one of those...
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Making Homemade Mustard
I’ve been busy the last couple of weeks making homemade mustard. While it keeps for a long time in the refrigerator, I find the flavor gradually starts to diminish with time, so I like to make a fresh...
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Homemade Kombucha
I have to I say I am not a huge fan of commercial kombucha. I have found some local brands I like, but for the most part I find them all too harsh and vinegary. Though anything homemade is usually...
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Homemade Kombucha Experiments
It’s hard to believe, but I have been making homemade kombucha for over a year now. It’s actually pretty easy to make your own, and it only takes a few minutes of active time each week. It also only...
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Homemade Kimchi, Two Ways
I have been making my own kimchi for several years now, and I have really come to enjoy eating it on a regular basis. It’s also fun and easy to make, and making it yourself lets you tailor it to suit...
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