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Carrots are one of those prolific crops that it doesn't seem like you planted that many until you pick them.  Then they can be a little overwhelming to deal with.  They get frozen or stored in a cool place and sometimes canned in water. This canning recipe though harkens to the tastes of carrot cake with it's cinnamon and clove. Sweet with a touch of tang this unique recipe is a great way to put up carrots and would look so pretty in a jar when using different colored carrots. I would slice the carrots into rounds or sticks to fit more into each jar and then serve with roasts and other heavy meals that could use a little brightness to the meal. Follow me on Pinterest , Google and Facebook  or the blog ! To become an Avon Rep please click here for more info and to sign up. There are links in my blog posts. Some lead to affiliate pages or my Avon shop. Monies/rewards may be earned off any purchases or sign ups done through these links

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Frugal Friday is back and this time we have a good old fashioned Beef stew for you to make.  Inexpensive cuts of beef were cut into cubes to be slow cooked into tender goodness both because it is delicious and because those tough to cook pieces of meat were cheap. Root veggies have always been good buys and also become glorious when slow cooked to perfection. Being that stews are also hearty meals that make a lot,  they go a far way in feeding a family.  Better a day later as leftovers makes this a great twice a week meal, but if your family isn't the kind to eat leftovers for lunch or a second time that week it also freezes very well for another day. This not only saves money but time which we all know is just as an important commodity.  Also a time saver is the fact that all this can be pre-chopped and tossed into a crock pot in the morning to come home to hot meal all finished at the end of a long day. Follow me on Pinterest , Google and Facebook  or the blog !

The play of sweet to savory seems to all too often be forgotten with modern foods. Everything is sweetened here in America even things that shouldn't be. That was not always the case. This tangy dressing, that today would be put only on a green salad was actually for fruit. All of it's elements would suggest savory salads now a days but they knew back in the day that sweet elevated savory and vice versa. Often unused now a days are celery seeds themselves. An almost forgotten ingredient lost to "progress" in the kitchen.  Though seeds are not unheard of in dressing the usual suspects are poppy, sesame or chia as they are the popular varieties.  Salad oil is an old phrase for a lightly flavored oil, usually a vegetable oil of some sort was used. I use a mild olive oil in recipes that call for this. Follow me on Pinterest , Google and Facebook  or the blog ! To become an Avon Rep please click here for more info and to sign up. There are links in my

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I grew up in NJ, we call this Sloppy Joe growing up. When we moved to Pennsylvania I was confused at first over the different names of foods. We were only 3 hours away from where we grew up and the food slang had us a wee bit befuddled at times. One day we were at a backyard picnic and someone had brought a huge crock pot of Sloppy Joe, they had told me I had to try the Hamburger Barbecue. I went to the grill looking for a burger, which I found and brought back to the table. I got some strange looks before the "don't you like hamburger barbeque", confused I a stated "isn't that what I have?" After laughing at me the "sloppy joe" was served to me, just the same as when I was growing up, on a white bun to soak up the sauce, just by a different name.  I also learned that in our area each family has their own recipes and it is a point of honor to have the "best". This is serious stuff here, not your from a can sauce, this is real down home

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I'll be honest I have no idea what this was for other then to spread on toast or to fill a sandwich. It is similar to pimento cheese recipes I have seen though none of them are pre-cooked in this fashion.  We as a family brain stormed what this would be good with and tried a couple. Excellent on burgers we plan to stuff some with it next time.  Grilled cheese was made with it on rye bread which was tasty as well. *Note ~ this is better with all elements being finely chopped. Follow me on Pinterest , Google and Facebook  or the blog ! To become an Avon Rep please click here for more info and to sign up. There are links in my blog posts. Some lead to affiliate pages or my Avon shop. Monies/rewards may be earned off any purchases or sign ups done through these links

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When looking at old and vintage recipes you get a feel for the ones that are real good. Well worn and splatter stained pages usually means the recipes have been made often and well enjoyed. This recipe is naturally gluten free which is nice. I find that when the original is already gluten free by nature it just taste better, no substitutes I guess.  This was a slip of paper in a book. The rest of the recipe was no where to be found but on trial we just let it simmer in pan until cooked through, tender and sauce thickened. It was about 5 minutes or so but I had fairly thin chops, if using thicker ones I would cook them until just about cooked through before pouring on the sauce which thickens nicely but quickly.  I also, (on the second go, we liked this and there are no pictures because the fam ate it too fast), added a red onion with the pepper, as is our tastes preference.   I served this over rice which was well liked. Follow me on Pinterest , Google and Facebo

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What would a brunch or after church gathering be without coffee cake? Would tea time be the same without these crumbly delights? Nope it wouldn't! Often times Coffee cakes are cinnamon or studded with common fruits such as apples or blueberries. This one takes a twist with a little citrus to brighten it's dry and tasty texture. A drizzle of a little orange icing (see below) adds a little moisture and an added touch of orange zing. Orange icing. 1 tbls.  orange juice 1/2 cup confectioners sugar Stir together adding a drop or two of juice until a nice thick drizzle has been made. Follow me on Pinterest , Google and Facebook  or the blog ! To become an Avon Rep please click here for more info and to sign up. There are links in my blog posts. Some lead to affiliate pages or my Avon shop. Monies/rewards may be earned off any purchases or sign ups done through these links

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Oh how they loved to use gelatin in so many recipes during the 1950's. This is one of the more unique options as it has rice in it as well as fruit, cream and eggs. So it is more if a quick custard enveloping rice and bits of fruit. Topped like a sundae with whipped cream and cherries as the serving suggestion. Hunt up some lovely copper molds to make this a very elegant looking dessert and to save some vintage kitchenware. The name suggests a heart mold but there are so many shapes, sizes and patterns to choose from! Follow me on Pinterest , Google and Facebook  or the blog ! To become an Avon Rep please click here for more info and to sign up. There are links in my blog posts. Some lead to affiliate pages or my Avon shop. Monies/rewards may be earned off any purchases or sign ups done through these links

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Avon Living Hot Beverage Canteen This is one of my hubby's favorite things I have purchased through my Avon. He loves to take this with him and his buddies hunting and fishing. Always hot coffee and 2 cups if someone else is in need of a hot cup. He often carries soup in it as well for those long days in the hunting blind!  Perfect for tailgating at the game too! Follow me on Pinterest , Google and Facebook  or the blog ! To become an Avon Rep please click here for more info and to sign up. There are links in my blog posts. Some lead to affiliate pages or my Avon shop. Monies/rewards may be earned off any purchases or sign ups done through these links

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So not all money saving recipes are vintage but I guess this is, as it was handed down through my step grandfather to my mother and on to me. He learned from his mother and grandmother, so yeah it's a long beloved family classic.  These slices of eggplant are given a coating of flour (wheat or rice) then dipped in egg wash and coated in bread crumbs. In the picture below, gluten free crumbs were used but use what you eat. So this is easy. Coat, dip, coat,  fry in oil. Serve hot with a quick salting, or layer with tomato sauce and mozzarella and parmesan  cheese for eggplant parm. We have also used these as the base for eggs benedict, sandwiches with cheese and sauce, and as the base for a twist on a caprice salad. Now for the harvest time money saving bit. Fry up a ton of this and lay them out on a cookie sheet. Freeze over night or until fully frozen and put in a bag in the freezer. For later use. I heat mine in a pan but they are ok microwaved too. Despite all my co

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