Hey Everybirdy. Lately, I have been really into writing on Substack. I have only a few recipes on there, but I am so excited to be sharing some Vintage Stretching the dough. Everything is free, but there is going to be a paid version eventually.
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1. When's Payday Pound Cake
2. Shortbread Cookies
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This is just a collection of all of my thoughts throughout the day.
My first ever post on Substack. I had no idea how much it was going to kick my enthusiasim to write.
Welcome to my kitchen, everybirdy! 🥣💛
In this day and age, who doesn't need a few doses of Canned Sleep?
Canned Sleep By Susie King
There are so many important "recipes", wisdom and poems found in old cookbooks. My goal is to go through all of my cookbooks and share them. This one is called "How to Preserve a Husband."
How to Preserve a Husband by Ruth Stozfus
I am trying my hardest to get this thing going. I have been writing since 2019, but I have only had my blog since 2024. I hope you give it look if you like budget-friendly and food bank friendly recipes.
My Blog
Two kitties that I recently got. They fit perfectly in our loud house.
Lexi and Finni
I love reading old cookbooks. Finding tips and tricks like this one.
Slow Oven
Something that I have been working on and off again since 2023.
The Tail of Smokie
The recipe that started it all. Made and wrote this one all the way back in 2019, over on Tumblr.
Candy Cane Crinkles
I am so excited to say that I am at $180/$700 for my laptop. With every $5, $1 will be going to my local food bank.
Kofi Update
Tuesdays I have been making a lot of salads because I am known as the salad lady at the Free Lunch Program.
Tuesday Mornings
This is just a small look into how creative I can be with that random food bank ingredient.
Sweet Bean Cinnamon Rolls & Blondies
She may not be blood-related, but she has been my grandma since she came and watched my brothers and me when I was six. So I think it is too early to call her grandma.
Grandma's Wish
$0.10 for a cookie is not bad. Mind you I am using bulk ingredients from Walmart.
Robby Birdy (@robbysbakingtherapy)
Honestly, I could make these digital products all day. They are so fun to make.
The Vegetable Garden
The short answer is, yeah, it works. If you want something fun to do with the kids, or if you just need something sweet. This is a great recipe to try.
Soda Cake: Does it work?
According to the pciture: Picnic Size = 1 1/4 cup
What is Picinic Size?
1. When's Payday Pound Cake
Yes, I did make this recipe over on my blog. But this one is a bit different. I tried 3 different recipes. The original with 5 eggs. Another version with applesauce. The Final version with aquafaba.
Read the full version on my SubStack. When's Payday Pound Cake has always been one of the first recipes that changed my life.
Vintage Stretching the Dough: When's Payday!?!? Pound Cake
Just note that I got my dried cherries from a food bank.
Great Value Sweetened Dried Cherries, 5 oz
I used cherry applesauce but i think strawberry would be good too.
Great Value Strawberry Applesauce, 4 oz, 6 Count
Buying bulk is a great way to save money. Because you will likely have this for a long time.
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar, 10 lbs
Again you don't have to buy this many eggs. This is just what we do with a family of seven adults.
Great Value Large White Eggs, 36 Count
There is just something about bakign with tub margarine. I don't feel as worried about 1 cup than using two sticks of margarine or butter.
Blue Bonnet Vegetable Oil Spread, 45 oz
I bulk when I can simply because I like saving money where I can. Because at the end of the day this bag of flour will be cheaper than the cost of going to Walmart.
Great Value All-Purpose Flour, 10 lb Bag
It's the simple things that really help make life feel better. These sprinkles where not in the original recipe but they were so needed.
Great Value Rainbow Decorating Sprinkles, 2.7 oz
My go to vanilla because it just tastes the best out of all the other ones. But, that is my opinion.
Molina Mexican Vanilla Blend, 8.3 FL OZ
I know not the typical bean to use to get aquafaba. But it worked. I was so happy with the results of this cake.
Great Value Great Northern Dried Beans, 16 oz
Love this recipe because of the simplicity of it. All you need is a good mixing bowl.
Mainstays Glass Mixing Bowl, 4 Quart
Such a simple recipe, where the only thing you need is a wooden spoon.
Mainstays 5pk Bamboo Spoons for Cooking, Kitchen Essential Tools Set
I have so many different types of dry Measuring cups. But I am always searching my farberware measuring cups.
FARBERWARE 5-Piece Plastic Measuring Cups Set
I have gathered so many bread pans over the years. Wilton is one of my favorite companies for even baking.
Wilton Gold Non-Stick Bakeware Large Loaf Pan
I was six when I met him for the first time.
Mr. Smokie
I got this recipe box a while back and filled it with food dye.
Recycling Isn't always black and white
I love these cookies.
$0.16 Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
2. Shortbread Cookies
Gotta love simple, cheap and easy to manage cookies.
Read the full article over on my SubStack. Funny to think, Shortbread Cookies are not one of my favorite cookies.
Vintage Stretching the Dough: Even a Shortbread "Oops" Can Be Delicious.
I used margarine for these cookies.
Blue Bonnet Vegetable Oil Spread, 45 oz
Buy in bulk. It will save you money in the long run.
Great Value All-Purpose Flour, 10 lb Bag
10 lbs of sugar sounds like a lot. But just know this is not going to be used up for one or two recipes.
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar, 10 lbs
Had this in the kitchen from the food bank and thought it would be fun to add.
McCormick English Toffee Finishing Sugar 3.7oz
Also got this one from the food bank. They were so interesting to use.
McCormick Spiced Orange Finishing Sugar 3.7oz
Always make sure you use the same color of baking tin. Nothing is worse than having one batch of cookies be different consistency than the other. I mean it's fine for me because I have two people in my family who have different preferences to cookies...
