Happelsauce is written by me, Annie Happel, a world wanderer and seeker of all things delicious. I grew up in Seattle, but have lived in a smattering of cities across the United States. In February 2009, I created a blog called Happeltizer as a means of keeping my family and friends informed of my experiences while working on organic farms in France and Spain. I found great joy in both farming and writing. Farming brought me closer to the earth – its seasonal bounty inextricably linked with freshness and flavor that gets lost in the season-less aisles of our grocery stores. Writing helped me to process my thoughts, reflect and shed light on my journey in an entirely different way.
I returned to the United States in June 2009 with a greater appreciation for the food I eat everyday and an insatiable urge to learn more and cook. In an effort to share my culinary delights and disasters, I present Happelsauce – the updated, more delicious version of Happeltizer. The content from Happeltizer will remain, but Happelsauce is my new outlet and my anchor while I learn about the origins of edibles and attempt to whip up lots of goodness in the kitchen.
March 6, 2009 at 9:19 pm
What a great start this sounds like. So far I am intrigued and inspired by Annie Happel’s posts on Happeltizer, and I am looking forward to following her travels. Don’t forget that many flowers are edible (as well as nice to look at and to be around) so I hope to see photos or thoughts you have on the gardens you come across abroad, as well as the food, and farms, of course. Good luck!
March 12, 2009 at 12:35 am
Moon! Off in to the world you go! I love it and am so excited for you! I love the blog and will check on you and your adventures often as I life vicariously through you! Safe travels! Much love, Pea
March 14, 2009 at 5:17 am
Nana-bell,
who knew??!! Not I; no clue you were selling all and heading to get your hands dirty…. Amazing. I read most of the books on your to read list, curious to see what you think and how it all fits into your adventures, my only question is how did this all come to pass? I will look forward to your blog updates, thanks for keeping us all posted. xoxox Natty-Ice
April 21, 2009 at 3:20 am
Hey girl!
El told me about your blog. Looks great!
Naturally, I’m especially looking forward to hearing about France. Remind me to tell you some fun slang.
xoxo
Melissa
April 25, 2009 at 5:26 pm
amazing. inspiring and excellent writing. wow! Annie keep it up for more and longer than you want to — then come back and find a book agent.
August 22, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Annie, what a delightful website! I must visit more often. Your mom encouraged me to check out the Apricot Galette recipe, which I’ll very well bake tomorrow. It sounds yummy and looks lovely. Your writing is excellent! Miss and love you. Grammy sends her love from hot and muggy Tucson.
April 20, 2010 at 10:48 am
Very cool, Annie! Can’t wait ’till I have a kitchen and can translate some of these recipes from the digital to a dish!
T