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  • Caramel Cake

    Caramel Cake Recipe is from the New England Cook Book circa 1936 2 C flour2 tbs cocoa2 tsp baking powderPinch of salt2 eggs, well beaten1.5 C sugar½ C butter or other shortening1 C milk1 tsp… Read more

  • Stroganoff

    Stroganoff You can essentially use any meat for this, even pulled chicken or turkey would do well. 1 lb ground meat of choice½ onion, diced1 C broth or gravy1 can of cream of mushroom/chicken soup… Read more

  • Sourdough Hot Pockets

    Sourdough Hot Pockets This recipe is from my experimentation with adding sourdough to some of my favorite recipes. 1 ¼ C flour, plus more for kneading½ C milk½ C sourdough discard6 tbs butter, cold and… Read more

  • Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake

    Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake This recipe is from my personal family cookbook. If is my great Grandmother’s recipe 2 cups flour1 cup sugar2 tsp baking soda½ cup cocoa1 cup warm water1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip1… Read more

  • Potato Bread

    Old-Fashioned Potato Bread This recipe is from an undated vintage Fleishmann’s Yeast cookbook. (Makes 2 loaves) 1 Medium potato waterHot tap water2 packages Fleischmann’s Active Dry Yeast2 tbs softened Fleishmann’s margarine2 tbs sugar1 tbs salt1… Read more

  • Stuffing

    Stuffing ½ lb butter3 stalks celery1 onion6 tsp poultry seasoningSalt and pepper2 loaves of bread ( any kind, my mom always likes to mix a variety)*This is to stuff in a turkey, however when not… Read more

  • Cinnamon Bread Pudding

    Cinnamon Bread Pudding Recipe is a newspaper clipping from my great grandmother’s collection. 4 eggs, divided6 tbs sugar divided¼ tsp salt1 qt milk2 ½ cups bread cubes3 tbs butter1 ½ tsp cinnamon2 tsp vanilla2 cups… Read more

  • Meat Loaf

    Meat Loaf Recipe is a handwritten recipe from my great grandmother’s collection. 3 lb chopped beaf1lb chopped pork2 eggs½ onionPepper and salt to tasteA little grated bread about one cupfulMix well and form into a… Read more

Welcome to my blog!

I’m Amy, I am living a simple life and I want to help you find the balance between fancy and frugal. I love sharing about my life, my favorite things and recipes that I love. Follow along with me on Instagram @thisles_and_thread and TikTok @thistlesandthread.

I married my husband in 2016 and had a career and a comfortable life. Then we decided to start our family and I have had the pleasure of being home with my children. That means we went from two incomes to one.

We learned how to live below our means, and I have reached a wonderful point in my life where I am happily content with everything that I have and done to get us where we are today.

Please reach out if you have questions or need help with any of my recipes. You can find me on Instagram or send me an email, thistlesandthreadinsta@gmail.com.