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When You Just Need Something Sweet ~ 17 Dessert Recipes

May 14, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

My grandmother used to tell how my dad, as a little fellow, would often ask for ‘umpin ‘weet (something sweet). David’s family usually had dessert every night after dinner but that wasn’t the norm in my family. On the other hand, we always had “something sweet” available whenever we might be in the mood.  I’ve…

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Beef and Beans ~ A Depression Era Recipe

April 23, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

Beef and Beans

There are a number of cookbooks from the Depression era which offer a treasure trove of frugal recipes we should tap into. Granted, some don’t fit with our modern situation – for instance, certain seafood items were cheap then but now quite expensive. And some were just plain weird – peanut butter stuffed onions? No,…

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Haluski ~ A Depression Era Recipe

April 19, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 5 Comments

Haluski

We all need a few simple, low-cost meals in our repertoire and Haluski is a perfect addition. Cabbage, onions and noodles. It doesn’t get any simpler than that. And despite the humble ingredients, haluski is remarkably delicious.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here….

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Rice, Bean and Lentil Recipes: Pantry Meals

April 17, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

Rice, Bean, Lentil Recipes

I think we can all agree that a well-stocked pantry is a blessing. There is a lot of security in knowing that no matter what happens, you can at least feed your family. When it comes to versatility, you can’t beat rice, beans and lentils as pantry staples. These long-lasting foods can be prepared in…

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Quarantine Soup ~ Using Up Leftovers

April 10, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

Quarantine Soup

I’ve become acutely aware of food waste these days and am doing everything I can to avoid it. One of my favorite ways to use leftovers that might otherwise go to waste is to turn them into a delicious pot of “Quarantine Soup”. A steaming bowl of flavorful soup and a couple of homemade biscuits,…

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Fresh Banana Cake

April 2, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

Fresh Banana Cake

I’ve been seeing lots of people making banana bread lately which is all well and good. But why make banana bread when you could have fresh banana CAKE? I’ve made this twice in the past two weeks and am currently eyeing the ripening bananas in the fruit bowl.    This post may contain affiliate links…

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Old Fashioned Orange Jello Dessert

March 13, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

There is something rather comforting about jello. It’s sweet, refreshing and uncomplicated. If you find yourself occasionally yearning for the past, try this old fashioned orange jello dessert. And if you decide to enjoy a bowl of it while watching cartoons, I won’t tell.  This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate…

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Pepsi Cake – A 70s Throwback Recipe

March 4, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 7 Comments

When I was a kid my mom was given a cake recipe that became a staple of my childhood. One of my dad’s cousins managed a Pepsi plant in Colorado and his wife gave my mom a recipe for a chocolate Pepsi Cake. I have no idea how many of these cakes my mom has…

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Toasted Veggie Sandwiches

February 20, 2020 By Deanna Piercy 5 Comments

Toasted Veggie Sandwiches

I love a good sandwich. I have several favorites – tuna, Monte Cristo, leftover Thanksgiving turkey, a perfectly made club sandwich and others. I saw a recipe for a baked veggie sandwich recently and was inspired to make my own version – Toasted Veggie Sandwiches. It seems many vegetarian sandwiches include mushrooms, which is fine…

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