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The Butterbean Legacy

Welcome to The Butterbean Legacy. Here you'll find so much more than just a blog. From recipes to natural living tips, gardening to DIYs, family fun to schooling at home, there's something for everyone. And it's all sprinkled with a dash of humor.

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Food Prepping- Make Your Weekdays Easier

Amanda

Sep 27, 2021
5 min

Food Prepping- Make Your Weekdays Easier

Looking to simplify meals during the week? Check out these tips for food prepping to help you save time on those busy weeknights!

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Amanda

Jul 2, 2021
7 min

Nature's Bounty- Preserve Your Harvest

Gardens provide us with so many wonderful fruits and veggies. Preserve your harvest to enjoy the bounty year-round!

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Amanda

Apr 18, 2021
5 min

Summer Blackberry Sage Sweet Tea

There's nothing quite as satisfying as an ice cold glass of blackberry sage sweet tea on a hot summer day. Check out all its benefits!

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Homemade Blackberry Pie- With Frozen Berries

Amanda

Jan 24, 2021
3 min

Homemade Blackberry Pie- With Frozen Berries

Check out this simple pie made with blackberries saved from last season. It's a sweet treat when you're longing for those summer flavors!

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Chicken Pot Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Food

Amanda

Jan 3, 2021
4 min

Chicken Pot Pie: The Ultimate Comfort Food

Chicken pot pie is my ultimate comfort food! With this quick and easy recipe, you can make your own in no time!

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Amanda

Oct 9, 2020
5 min

Feed Your Family on a Budget

We could all stand to save some money on our groceries, especially right now. Get some great tips to spend less in the grocery store.

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What's Really in the Wine You're Drinking?

Pia Sairanen- Guest Contributor

Sep 17, 2020
4 min

What's Really in the Wine You're Drinking?

Join our first-ever guest contributor, Pia Sairanen, as she discusses how mass-produced wines might not be as good as we think.

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Amanda

Sep 11, 2020
5 min

Savory Sausage and Kale Soup

Don't you just love fall? The crisp air, cooler days, and savory soups all soothe my soul. This simple kale and sausage soup is a favorite!

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Amanda

Aug 22, 2020
5 min

Simple Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

Making your own vinegar from apple scraps is a great way to save money and eliminate food waste. Check out easy it is!

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Quick and Easy Beef and Cream Cheese Noodles

Amanda

Aug 12, 2020
3 min

Quick and Easy Beef and Cream Cheese Noodles

Cream cheese, egg noodles, ground beef, and sour cream. It's a quick and easy casserole that's sure to be a hit!

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Amanda

Jul 22, 2020
5 min

Make Your Own Vegetable Broth

We use vegetable broth in so many of our meals. Why not make it ourselves and save some money?

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Amanda

Jul 18, 2020
4 min

Tangy Brown Sugar Chicken Tenderloins

Who doesn't love a quick and easy dinner on a busy night? This chicken recipe takes less than half an hour, but packs an incredible flavor.

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Amanda

Jul 17, 2020
8 min

Easy-to-Grow Herbs and How to Use Them

Herbs are some the easiest plants to grow, and some of the most rewarding. Check out the ones I grow and use most.

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Quick and Easy Dill Pickles- No Canning Required

Amanda

Jul 8, 2020
4 min

Quick and Easy Dill Pickles- No Canning Required

When the cucumbers are coming in daily, I am sure to make lots of yummy dill pickles. There's nothing quite like a crisp, homemade pickle!

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