“It’s a recipe book that spans a century. It’s a snapshot of celebrations past.”
I’ve shared before about that wonderful, red and white checked cookbook my mother gave me when I was a new bride. It contains a treasure of recipes, handed down from my great-grandmother to my grandmother to Nana.
And then to me. Not only that but Nana wrote her own comments and tips on each and every recipe. It’s such a priceless and generous gift. Makes me smile every time I open it!
“I think this was the first dish I ever cooked. I didn’t know what chicken parts were what – so I cooked the neck and back and threw away the breasts.” ~ Nana’s comment on the Forget It Chicken recipe
Some of those recipes are here on Hodgepodge. I’ve passed them on to you. Some of them I’ve shared at $5 Dinners as a contributing writer there. More often these days I’ve heard, “you should write a cookbook.” It’s what we Southern women do – we pass on these frugal, basic meals that have blessed our families. Hand them down.
I’m doing that in a modern way. It’s a Hodgepodge of eCookbooks. For you, dear readers!

“It’s time I heed Tricia’s fabulous advice and get her mouthwatering recipes going in my slow cooker on Sundays. I do experience “that moment” that she describes and would love to start this simple and practical way to simplify Sunday Supper, and rest easy on the day I need to rest. Thank you, dear Tricia, for sharing these Sunday Suppers and the Sunday Savings!” ~ Erin Chase of $5 Dinners
Hodgepodge cookbooks are available individually or as a bundle, pictured above. The three cookbooks as a bundle are just $4.99! Sunday Savings and Southern Celebrations are available individually for $2.99 and the Slow Cooker Batch Cooking is still available as a free download. We have an affiliate program as well.

I’m such a HUGE Hodgepodge fan! Once you discover Tricia’s generous heart, wonderful tips, and creative spin on daily life, you will be, too! ~ Christy Jordan of Southern Plate
And I’m grateful to you all, friends, for your encouragement.
Wonderful to have them all bundled together! I just received mine and can’t wait to delve into them. I’ve already tried some of Tricia’s recipes and received 5-star reviews from my family!