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Vol. 7, Num. 90, May 7, 2008 (Read It Online) Thank you Esther, Maureen, Darlene, Robin, Kel, Sbb1 and Margie for today's tips and recipes! Need a recipe? Submit a request Thanks for reading, Susan Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Making Homemade Strawberry Pie Filling I make a dessert that uses canned Strawberry Pie Filling. Does anyone know how to make Strawberry Pie Filling instead of buying the canned stuff. It's so expensive! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74520465.tip.html
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Rate It: Last summer I found recipes for frozen fruit slushes on here but I can't find them now. I want to make them in a huge bowl and then freeze them in small containers or cups. I could wing it but I liked all the suggestions out there. Thanks for any help! We are fruit lovers around here. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf84075916.tip.html
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Rate It: Can someone tell me how to freeze fresh squash? I think you just cut it up and freeze it but not sure. Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf570386.tip.html
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Use Holiday Chocolate for Grating or Curling Holiday solid chocolate figures, such as Easter bunnies, Santas, or Valentine's hearts, are perfect for grating for dessert toppings. Buy several after season when they are clearanced and store them in your freezer. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64097261.tip.html
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Rate It: If you are in need of a cookie or biscuit cutter, simply take an empty soup (canned goods) can and open it with a can opener on both ends. This works perfectly the same as a cutter and saves you from buying one of those fancy cutters that are made from the same thing. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64455853.tip.html
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Rate It: My little grandsons (Jonny, nearly 4, and Joey, 20 months) are elbow deep in a project for Mother's Day for their mommy, other grandma, and day care provider. We are making a cookbook of their favorite meals and snacks. I am taking tons of pictures of them "fixing" the food. It helps that they are total hams! But we have included such things as "ants on a log" (celery stuffed with peanut butter and dotted with raisins), tacos, grilled cheese, jello with fruit, and other things we love to make together. I am printing out the recipes with pictures on the computer and putting them in clear report covers. In the mean time, they are learning about healthy snacks and easy meals, and we are having a BALL! I can hardly wait until they can present their gift. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34653171.tip.html
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Rate It: Update: Editor's Note: Connie is a long time reader who has submitted lots of wonderful recipes to ThriftyFun. We wish her a fast and full recovery. Here's an update from her: To all who was kind enough to submit suggestions for Thrush, I heartily thank you. Now I have some news about this illness and something else too. Would you believe that I never had Thrush? The ENT so called specialist prescribed medication and never followed up with another visit to see if the medication had cleared the problem. I was STILL having problems breathing and went to my doctor. I told him I would not return to the specialist as I had no faith in him. My doctor sent me to a pulmonary specialist for an x-ray of my lungs and after the x-ray was taken I had horrible chest pains which had several doctors administering to me and then getting me directly into the hospital. I had pneumonia, not Thrush. After examining the c-scan and x-ray that was taken, it was also discovered that I had a spot on my lung that was of concern. It is small and I'll begin the treatments beginning May 7. First comes the full body scan to spot any hot spots IF there are any. Then the treatments will be everyday for 6 weeks, and I'm hoping this puts the nasty C in remission. I can only say that I'm thankful it was pneumonia. Otherwise this thing would have never been discovered until too late. I'm home from the hospital and quite weak, but getting a bit stronger as each day passes. Maybe tomorrow I'll skip rope. {laughing}....I'll try to submit a recipe as I feel up to sitting at this 'puter. Again, I thank each and everyone who gave me suggestions for curing the Thrush. Wish you had the cure for pneumonia and the big C. {LOL} Actually at this time, it's a little C, thank goodness. God is good!!! By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47766055.tip.html
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This is a real easy recipe that uses a small amount of ingredients, is delicious, formal, and loved by kids Ingredients
Directions Place sweet potatoes in a greased 11-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cranberries and pecans; spoon marmalade over top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 4-6 servings By Esther from Baltimore Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf85244232.tip.html
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Rate It: This is really great in the summer when you really would like something cool other then hot to drink in the morning Ingredients
Directions Combine first 5 ingredients in a blender, process at high speed. Add ice cubes a few at a time, blending until smooth. Serve right away. Diabetic exchange 1 fruit, 1/2 reduced milk fat By Darlene from Fairview Pa Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf32297763.tip.html
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Rate It: Using your favorite recipe for meatballs or purchased frozen meatballs, brown in a skillet. Add 1 can of cream of mushroom soup, 1 can of coconut milk, and 1/2 cup minced parsley (optional). Cover and cook on low until meatballs are cooked through. You may want to add a little water if it's too thick. Serve over hot cooked rice or egg noodles. Serves 4. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79319378.tip.html
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Directions Mix cake mix, 3 eggs, 1 pkg. pudding, water, oil and milk on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add 2 eggs and second box of pudding mix. Bake in greased and floured angel food pan at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until done. Test with cake tester. Frost or sprinkle with powdered sugar. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf51775329.tip.html
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Directions Mix well together: 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and seasoning. Heat milk, water and butter till warm (120-130 degrees F). Add to flour mixture. Add egg. Mix at low speed until moist. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in 1/2 cup cheese and remaining flour to make firm dough. Knead until smooth (3-5 minutes). Place in greased bowl, cover. Let rise in warm over (turn oven to lowest setting for 1 minute, turn off for 15 minutes). Punch down and divide into 16 pieces, form into balls. Dip tops into melted butter and into 1/4 cup cheese. Place in well greased 9x13 inch pan or 2 8inch round pans. Cover and let rise in warm oven 10 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes until golden. Makes 16 rolls. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82434955.tip.html
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Directions In saucepan, bring fruit cocktail to a boil and add strawberry gelatin (no water). Mix well and cool. Fold in cottage cheese, Cool Whip and nuts. Pour into a mold and chill until firm. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24657841.tip.html
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Directions Place ingredients in order listed in a broad, shallow, greased baking dish. Sprinkle salt and pepper on each layer. Bake 2 hours at 350 degrees F. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99079513.tip.html
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Directions Mix chocolate wafer crumbs and butter; press in a 9x13 inch pan and refrigerate. Put candy bars in refrigerator to harden, then crush. Mix ice cream with candy and pour into crust; freeze overnight. Cut in squares and top with Toffee Ice Cream Sauce. For sauce: Combine sugar, milk, butter, Karo syrup and salt in a saucepan. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in candy. Serve warm over pie. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82323970.tip.html
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Directions Mix together and put in refrigerator overnight. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf37022478.tip.html
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By Sharon A (Guest Post)
05/07/2008
As a child I remember my mother making toffee for a special treat. She set them in patty cake paper, some where sticky and some where not. I can't remember how they are made. I remember she boiled up sugar and water and added vinegar, but thats all I remember.
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