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What’s in Season in May?

Household Helper, Thrifty Living
what is in season in may

The beginning of the warm weather season is here and that means there is an abundance of delicious and nutritious seasonal produce to enjoy.

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By TinaMarie

Leftover Bread Recipes

Breads, Household Helper, Recipes, Thrifty Living
easy leftover bread recipes

Here are my mom's quick and easy leftover bread recipes and her thrifty tips for using leftover bread.

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By TinaMarie

Mom’s Fresh Strawberry Pie

Dessert, Recipes
fresh strawberry pie recipe

This strawberry pie recipe brings back so many wonderful memories of my childhood summers and of mom.

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By TinaMarie

What’s in season in April?

Household Helper, Thrifty Living
whats in season april

Read what is in season in April and a helpful guide to making ham for your spring brunch. How to cook ham, recipes for ham glaze, and more.

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By TinaMarie

Calabacitas

Recipes, Soup
recipe for calabacitas

My grandma's recipe for calabasitas (Mexican squash) that can be made plant based or vegetarian. Delicious, satisfying, and inexpensive.

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By TinaMarie

Capriotada

Breads, Recipes
capriotada

Capriotada (Mexican bread pudding) is traditionally made during Lent. My grandmother made this recipe every year.

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By TinaMarie

Vintage Recipe: Red Devils Food Cake

Recipes, Vintage
vintage recipes

I collect vintage cookbooks and found this recipe handwritten in the back of the cover page.

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By TinaMarie
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Cabbage Soup

Recipes, Soup, Wellness
cabbage soup recipe easy

This cabbage soup recipe is filled with rich vitamins and flavor and the perfect meal for a cold day.

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By TinaMarie
2 Comments on Cabbage Soup

Best Fruits to Freeze

Household Helper, Thrifty Living
best fruits to freeze

Contrary to popular belief, not all fruits are suitable for freezing – however, the ones that are can remain fresh and flavorful for up to a year. This post is all about fruits that freeze well and how to freeze fruits.

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By TinaMarie

What is in Season in March?

Household Helper, Thrifty Living
betty crocker

As the season begins to move away from the winter months, there are a few seasonal fruits and vegetables that are at their best during the month of March.

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By TinaMarie

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