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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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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