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A cozy behind-the-scenes look into Robby's Baking Therapy!  Explore my favorite kitchen tips, local food bank volunteering stories, and previews of my Substack articles
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31 Miles of October

During the Month of October I am Walking 31 Miles and I am trying to raise money for Feeding America. 

 
Donate to Walk 31 Miles for Feeding America, organized by Robyn Cox
 
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Tonight's mile made me see about four or five butterflies on a butterfly bush. Feel free to follow along or even donate some if you can.
October 13th Mile & butterflies
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Another couple of miles in the bag for our Feeding America mission! This note captures the simple rhythm of walking around Walmart, spotting the very first Christmas displays hitting the shelves, and heading over to volunteer at the Free Lunch Progra...
Logging Miles and Spotting Christmas Joy
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Today, October 4th, I achieved my mile for the Feeding America fundraiser just by deep cleaning around the house. While working, I found a tiny, loving feather from Smokie. It felt like a deliberate sign from him just saying hello, which is so specia...
A Sign from Smokie
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Happy October 3rd! Logged another milestone by walking around the mall today to hit my target for the 31 miles for Feeding America fundraiser. Following along with daily walks all month long supports a beautiful mission to help ensure everyone in our...
Walking Milestones for Food Security
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October 2nd milestone hit! My phone was acting wonky so I couldn't log the exact steps, but I know I walked well over a mile helping out at the food bank today. We spent the shift labeling and distributing 350 turkey and mayo sandwiches that local co...
Sandwiches, Sunsets, and Making Strides
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Happy October! Day one is officially in the books with my first mile achieved for our Feeding America fundraiser. My overall goal is to walk 31 miles in 31 days to help ensure everyone in our community has reliable access to food. Feel free to follow...
Day One of 31 Miles for Feeding America
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Poverty Advocacy

This is a big part of my substack. I am writing for those who can't speak up. 

 
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A reflection on embracing a walking lifestyle, logging daily miles, and finding a peaceful rhythm outside of car culture. Perfect for anyone who loves simple, grounded daily routines.
The Joy of Walking and Staying Grounded
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Growing up in a household without a car felt completely normal to me, but people always asked, "How do you even get groceries?" Eventually, I just started telling them we fly them in, just to see them blink, completely dumbfounded. A lighthearted loo...
"Oh, We Fly Them In."
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One thing I will never take for granted is a reliable bus schedule. I always knew exactly when the bus would arrive at Walmart at the top of the hour, and that it would hit Wegmans about 10 to 15 minutes later. When you don't have a car, those little...
Those Little Details Are Everything
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Getting on SNAP is an incredibly difficult process. You have to fill out layers of paperwork just to prove you qualify. The misconception that people just get it easily or use it for the wrong things completely misses the reality. You have to peel ba...
No One Is Getting a Free Ride
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My mom and pop relied on SNAP benefits when we were growing up, and I will never be ashamed of that. That kitchen is exactly where my voice grew up. A personal look at fighting the stigma around food assistance and finding my passion for thrifty, the...
Where My Voice Grew Up
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Good food should be available to everyone! A comforting meal is one of the last things that keeps us feeling human when things are tight, which is why making affordable cooking accessible matters so much. Here is a sweet collection of budget friendly...
Comforting Bites: Hearty Meals Made for Everyone
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Everyone deserves a cake on their birthday! Everyone should be able to celebrate their day without an ounce of shame, no matter what their budget looks like. Here is a cozy collection of affordable baking essentials and simple tools to help create be...
Sweet Celebrations: Heartfelt Birthday Baking on a Budget
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Don't be mistaken! Most people who visit food banks still have to go to the grocery stores. Pantries provide necessary staples, but they don't always cover full meals. Here is a cozy look at the simple, budget friendly pantry essentials and smart kit...
True Abundance: Navigating Food Dignity & Daily Staples
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Living on a tight margin forces you to view ingredients differently! A single bag of dry goods or a mystery distribution item becomes a blank canvas for keeping the family fed and comforted. Here is a curated guide to the reliable pantry basics and v...
Resourceful Cooking: Creating Comfort From Blank Canvases
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There is such a beautiful art to transforming a few simple pantry boxes into a hot dinner that gathers everyone around the table! Resourcefulness is a wonderful skill to be proud of, not something to hide. Here is a sweet guide to the staple dry good...
Proud Resourcefulness: Creating Magic From Simple Boxes
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Poverty fatigue is the quiet exhaustion of playing Tetris with your pantry items every night. Sharing our strategies helps break that isolation completely! Here is a thoughtful collection of stable dry goods and budget-friendly essentials keeping our...
Breaking the Isolation: Navigating Poverty Fatigue Together
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 True wealth isn't about what is sitting in a bank account! It is found in a community that shows up for one another with patience, kindness, and shared recipes. I am so incredibly glad you are here. Check out the reliable tools keeping our cozy kitch...
Sweet Abundance: Kindness, Patience & Cozy Kitchens
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Real food dignity means being grateful for every little thing without feeling an ounce of guilt for utilizing the food bank. True kitchen therapy is turning mystery ingredients into warm, comforting bakes for the people you love! Check out the simple...
Food Dignity: Warm Comfort From Mystery Ingredients
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Poverty fatigue is real. It is the exhausting mental weight of constantly trying to stretch every single resource. But when we share our kitchen survival strategies, we remind each other that we aren't alone in this fight! Here is a curated guide to ...
Kitchen Survival: Breaking the Mental Weight Together
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Kitchen Thoughts

This is where I share my thoughts on baking and kitchen tips

 
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A heartwarming reflection on the therapeutic power of simple baking and building community. Perfect for anyone who believes that flour, water, and genuine kindness can bring neighbors closer together.
The Community Power of Simple Baking
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 Did you know you can slice clean through a meringue pie without making a mess? All it takes is lightly coating both sides of your knife blade with a bit of butter! Here is a sweet look at the reliable pie pans and reliable baking tools that make serv...
Kitchen Wisdom: Smart Tricks for Beautiful Bakes
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Hard-boiled eggs will peel much easier if you crack the shells and plunge them into cold water immediately after taking them out of the boiling pot! Here are the simple, dependable kitchen tools and everyday basics making budget-friendly meal prep fe...
Kitchen Thoughts: Quick Tips for Simple Prep
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Want to reheat a roast perfectly without drying it out? Just wrap it up securely in aluminum foil and let it warm up slowly in a low-temperature oven! Here is a quick look at the everyday kitchen essentials and reliable tools that make stretching eve...
Kitchen Wisdom: Smart Hacks for Simple Meals
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True community means realizing you are not the only one staring into a bare cupboard, trying to make something warm out of a few random staples. We keep each other afloat when we share what we know! Here is a sweet guide to the simple pantry basics h...
Keeping Each Other Afloat: Bare Cupboards & Warm Staples
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Canned cream soups can be repurposed as excellent quick sauces for vegetables and meats! Try pairing cream of celery with lobster, black bean or onion soup with cauliflower, or classic tomato soup over lamb chops. Here are the handy kitchen tools and...
Kitchen Hacks: Creative Sauces From Pantry Tins
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A little bit of baking powder will easily scrub away stubborn tea or coffee stains from your china pots and cups! Here is a quick peek at the comforting mugs, teacups, and simple cupboard essentials bringing extra warmth to our daily routines.
Kitchen Wisdom: Gentle Cleaning Hacks for Delicate China
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To clean dark stains out of aluminum pots, simply boil a little water in them with cream of tartar, vinegar, or other highly acidic foods! Here is a quick look at the dependable everyday staples and simple cleaning helpers keeping our cozy kitchens n...
Simple Cleanups: Gentle Tricks for Kitchen Ware
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 Follow the underground rule for boiling vegetables! Anything that grows underground should start off in cold water, like potatoes, beets, and carrots. Anything that grows above the ground should be dropped straight into boiling water, like English pe...
Everyday Wisdom: The Underground Rule for Simple Prep
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Baking Therapy

These are in the moment posts of Baking Therapy. 

 
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Will cookies always be the answer? No, but tonight they definitely are! A fun little note about winding down after a busy week and trying out "Granny's Cookies" from the official Stardew Valley Cookbook. Perfect inspiration for anyone who loves cozy ...
Cozying Up with Stardew Valley Baking
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Stretching the dough isn't just about cooking on a budget; it's about keeping hope alive! You do not need expensive ingredients to bake something beautiful that fills the whole kitchen with warmth. Here is a sweet look at the simple kitchen basics he...
Kitchen Therapy: Keeping Hope Alive With Warm Bakes
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Cozy Notes

This is just a collection of notes that are just cozy. 

 
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Starting the week with a clear workspace and a heart full of gratitude! Prepping for a busy stretch ahead and thinking of all the sweet recipes we share. Thank you for walking this path with me as we figure out how to stretch our resources and take c...
Cozy Care: Weekly Kitchen Routines & Budget Staples
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Starting the week with a clear workspace and a heart full of gratitude! Prepping for a busy stretch ahead and thinking of all the sweet recipes we share. Thank you for walking this path with me as we figure out how to stretch our resources and take c...
Cozy Care: Weekly Kitchen Routines & Budget Staples
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The house is settling down for the night, and I am sitting here reading through your notes! Your quiet encouragement is a gentle reminder that we are all much more connected than we realize. Here is a small collection of cozy kitchen details and rela...
Quiet Nights: Cozy Notes & Shared Connections
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Closing out the week with a quiet moment of prayer and thanks! Thank you so much for building this sweet nest with me, for believing in food dignity, and for making this space feel exactly like home. Here is a little peek at the comforting details ke...
Sweet Sanctuary: Cozy Notes & Shared Blessings
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Feeling the Love

 
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this is just one of those notes where i share how much I love my readers.
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The weekly long-form article went live this morning! In a world where everyone is constantly rushing, taking a few minutes out of the day to read my words is a gift I never take for granted. Thank you for slowing down with me and building a community...
A Space That Feels Safe, Encouraging, and Honest
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True community isn't built on matching dishes or fancy setups. Sifting through old community kitchen notes tonight and feeling so much gratitude for this space. Pulling together these thrifty guides and kitchen-math deep dives is a labor of love, but...
A True Labor of Love
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My new creator laptop officially arrived today! There is something so satisfying about designing your own custom desktop background. Seeing Finni, Lexi, and sweet memories of Smokie right next to my organization layout makes the screen feel so cozy a...
A Brand New Screen and a Cozy Workspace
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A massive thank you to everyone cooking along and testing these bakes! Sending so much love to you all for sharing these kitchen adventures with the people in your life. Here is a quick look at the reliable, budget friendly staples behind our latest ...
Baking Together: Our Cozy Kitchen Essentials
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I will forever be grateful to my sweet parents, who taught me the true importance of stretching the dough from an early age! Learning those cozy, budget-friendly kitchen tricks growing up completely changed the way I bake today. Here are the reliable...
Sweet Traditions: Baking Secrets From My Family
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 As we get ready to stretch the dough for a new week, I am deeply mindful of how lucky I am to share these budget tips with you. Thank you so much for trusting me with your kitchens and your time! Here is a little look at the cozy, helpful tools keepi...
Kitchen Blessings: Grateful Hearts & Weekly Preps
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Kofi: Recipes for Life, Genshin Kitchen Tips, and Much More

This a collection of “Recipes” quotes and inspirational messages that I have found in community cookbooks that I want to share with everyone on my Kofi and they are $0 or pay what you want. 

 
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A collection of thrifty kitchen guides and budget-friendly tips designed to ease the pressure on your weekly grocery run. Download the fully illustrated printable guide on my Ko-fi shop for $0 or choose your own pay-what-you-want price.
Recipes for Life: Exciting business - Robby's Baking Therapy's Ko-fi Shop
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To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides. A cozy little reminder to slow down, share some warmth, and carry a bit of extra light into the kitchen with us today. Thank you for being such an encouraging, beautiful part of our little corn...
"To Love and Be Loved"
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Stop the kitchen chaos and level up your baking game! This digital guide is designed to make your time in the kitchen feel like true therapy. It features 10 pages of actionable organization tips, pro-tips on scaling and prep, and the clean-as-you-go ...
Steady as Stone: A 10-Page Baking Organization Guide - Robby's Baking Therapy's Ko-fi Shop
 
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"When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that, in truth, you are weeping for which has been your delight." This earth-toned leaf design brings a comforting, grounded reminder to find beauty inside our difficult moments. It...
Recipes for Life: Look Again - Robby's Baking Therapy's Ko-fi Shop
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Step into a comforting kitchen space where the price of ingredients doesn't matter. This storefront brings together low-cost recipe printables, beautiful illustrated PDF guides, and handmade crochet gifts designed around simple pantry staples. Everyt...
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Highlighting Substack Articles

Yeah, I share my Substack Articles in my Substack notes and now here on Benable. 

 
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A cozy reflection on discovering a passion for baking through the pages of a vintage 1960s Betty Crocker cookbook. Celebrating simple, thrifty kitchen traditions and the reminder that anyone can build a warm, comforting home routine without a fancy s...
Finding Comfort in Vintage Cookbooks
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On days when mental health feels heavy, wearing your brightest outfit can bring unexpected light. A personal reflection on walking daily milestones for Feeding America, overcoming the frustrations of tough financial seasons, and finding small pockets...
In Moments of Darkness, Seek Color
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Pulling up a chair just to say a massive thank you to this beautiful community. Every single comment, share, and story you all post here turns this page into a warm, shared kitchen table. Thank you for gathering with me, looking out for our household...
Community Support and Kitchen Connections
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"What's cooking here? By joining this Substack, you're becoming part of our small community." I wrote those words when this newsletter was just a quiet hope in my heart. True community isn't built on fancy setups or matching dishes. It is built when ...
Part of Our Small Community
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A permanent page titled "Setting Up the Perfect Baking Station: Guides and Services" has been set up on the homepage to provide simple, organized access to Stretching the Dough recipe cards, printable quote sheets, and private kitchen services. The n...
Setting Up the Perfect Baking Station: Guides and Services
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A little snippet from the weekly article archive. I absolutely love writing these chapters and sharing my memories. This note shares a dramatic moment from Smokie's perceived point of view, tracking his unexpected flight through an open bathroom wind...
Robby Birdy (@robbysbakingtherapy)
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When the outside world gets unbearably loud, closing the laptop and working with your hands can be the absolute best therapy. This personal reflection follows a seasonal closet clean-out with help from Finni and Lexi, followed by a cozy kitchen exper...
Red Beyond Any Apple Cider
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A childhood argument with sister Sarah over their cat Cookie led to a realization halfway down the stairs, initiating a lifelong bond with Smokie explored from both sides of the cage.
The Red String of Fate And Both Sides of the Cage
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The Autumn Harvest Essay went live this morning! It is a love letter to the power of local community, simple resources, and the deep gratitude I feel for every single person who supports this path. Here is a little look at the cozy kitchen items help...
Autumn Harvest: Community & Comforting Essays
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A quick thank you for reading along! While I love sharing quick newsletter updates, our main blog is where the full step by step recipe archive lives. It has the complete collection of all our cozy, budget friendly bakes over the years, and it is com...
The Full Kitchen Archive: Free Step by Step Recipes
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Substack Changes

This is a section for how to use my Substack 

 
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An exciting update on shifting our focus entirely toward food equality and community care. Discover our new options for monthly and annual plans covering Kitchen Math deep dives, and explore our updated Founding Feathers tier that directly funds groc...
Premium Tier Updates and Community Support
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Blog Recipes

These are the budget friendly recipes from my blog Robby's Baking Therapy. You will see some pixel art on my blog because I started off as a Sims based Recipe sharing blog.  

 
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An old-fashioned Fudge Pie that is rich, chocolatey, and incredibly simple to make using everyday pantry staples. A comforting, budget-friendly bake that pairs beautifully with breakfast or dessert.
Fudge Pie
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I was craving pie and realized it doesn't always need to be autumn to make one. This unique recipe turns grated yellow squash into a completely unexpected sweet treat, topped with a sprinkle of shredded coconut. It is a proud baking experiment that u...
Sweet Summer Squash Pie
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I am completely obsessed with zucchini right now, and when the results are this delicious, it is hard to stop. This archival favorite turns fresh market zucchinis into an incredibly moist, budget-friendly sweet loaf. It is a simple, therapeutic bakin...
“Best Ever” Zucchini Bread
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I am nowhere near done with the zucchini in my fridge, and this proud baking experiment turned out so well. It tricks everyone into thinking they are eating a classic apple crumble, but it is entirely made with diced zucchini, lemon juice, cinnamon, ...
I Can't Believe It's Not Apple Crumble
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Today is just another quick spin on a simple cake mix. There are so many unique, budget-friendly recipes you can build from a humble box setup. We slice up fresh apples, throw in plenty of cinnamon, and dress it all up with your favorite frosting. It...
Apple Pie Spice Cake
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I love cinnamon rolls, and finding a recipe with instructions that are actually simple to follow makes all the difference. Working through the dough is a total workout for your arms and back, but kneading is so relaxing. My biggest tip is to prep the...
Cinnamon Rolls
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This recipe will probably haunt me forever, but it is too funny not to share. I thought I would be cute and add some fresh carrots to a standard box cake mix. I processed a whole bag from the fridge without even checking the weight. It turns out I ac...
Carrots with a Side of Cake
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Sometimes you wake up and just need a solid dose of protein for breakfast instead of your usual morning sweets. These simple cheeseburgers are mixed with fresh jalapeno and plenty of garlic, then cooked completely in the air fryer vortex. A major tip...
Air Fryer Cheeseburgers
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Ever buy a boxed cake mix at the grocery store and completely forget about it because there was just no time to bake a whole cake? This quick recipe turns that humble pantry box into rich blackberry chocolate chip muffins instead. The trick is cuttin...
Blackberry Cake Mix Muffins
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This recipe is incredibly simple and something my mom taught me. It combines standard wet pantry elements with mashed bananas, cocoa, and flour for a comforting morning treat. You can bake this rich batter cleanly in a standard loaf pan, or use a muf...
Chocolate Banana Bread
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This experimental bread was an absolute hit with the family! It tricks everyone into thinking they are eating a normal lemon poppy seed loaf, but it is actually packed with grated yellow summer squash. My favorite part of this recipe is the budget ti...
Lemon Yellow Squash Bread
 
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 I tackled something I always wanted to make but never quite had the confidence for: French Macarons. Inspired by a recipe from Rosanna Pansino, these delicate cookies require some real kitchen patience, from sifting your almond flour multiple times t...
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This recipe is incredibly close to my heart, coming straight from a Betty Crocker favorite my mom shared with me when I was younger. It brings together sweet grated carrots, oatmeal, raisins, and cinnamon into a thick, rustic muffin batter. When you ...
Carrot Raisin Muffins
 
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Finding a little peace of mind in the kitchen doesn't have to break the bank. This classic homestyle carrot cake is the absolute definition of a budget-friendly showstopper. Based on a timeless Betty Crocker recipe, it turns simple shredded carrots, ...
Classic Homestyle Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Today we are shifting gears away from the loaves and into the world of handheld treats! While I love a good quick bread, there is something uniquely comforting about a soft cookie. These perfectly spiced zucchini cookies have a soft texture similar t...
Spiced Frosted Zucchini Cookies
 
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Getting back to baking with fresh fruit and pantry staples feels like a total breath of fresh air! This recipe dives straight into a timeless, reliable favorite pulled from a trusted archive cookbook. Pressing the fork into the overripe fruit and wat...
Classic Homemade Banana Bread
 
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I am completely obsessed with zucchini right now, and I am not even sorry! This archive favorite uses fresh zucchini straight from the farmers' market stalls to stay beautifully connected to our local community. Taking the time to grate the squash an...
Spiced Farmers Market Zucchini Bread
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I have been on a massive zucchini kick lately, and this recipe is the ultimate reward. Discovered in an old regional community cookbook, this bake combines deep cocoa with shredded summer squash for an unbelievably moist texture. Leaving the skin on ...
Rich Fudgy Chocolate Zucchini Bread
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This recipe is a total family favorite that is very close to my heart, and it comes with a playful little twist. My mom brought this cake to the table when my siblings and I were kids, and we completely gobbled it up without having any idea that the ...
Chocolate Surprise Cake: The Earthy Brownie Secret
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Scones usually require heavy cream to get that rich texture, but this version is much more pantry-friendly because all you need is regular milk. We are putting a seasonal twist on these today by folding fresh, tart rhubarb straight into the sweet, fl...
Easy Rhubarb Scones (No Heavy Cream Required!)
 
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We are kicking off a new series with a staple recipe that my mom taught all six of us because she believed it was an essential kitchen skill to learn. There is a unique kind of peace in the morning ritual of whisking a single egg until it is light an...
Classic Family Pancakes: A Breakfast with Robby Original
 
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Robby's Baking Therapy has launched a new series titled "Breakfast with Robby," focusing on the most important meal of the day. The introduction features cozy, budget-friendly morning recipes and practical tips designed to bring kitchen zen to the ho...
Welcome to a New Series: Breakfast with Robby
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Ingredients used in the blog posts

This is just a simple list of things that I use. 

 
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I love this cocoa powder. It has a great flavor.
Rodelle, Gourmet Baking Cocoa Powder, 25 oz
 
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There are so many recipes that use this ingredient.
Great Value Pure Granulated Sugar, 10 lbs
 
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This flour is so great to use.
Kirkland Signature Organic Unbleached All Purpose Flour, 10 lbs, 2-count
 
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I use both margarine and butter. I simply just use which ever I have right then.
Great Value Sweet Cream Salted Butter, 16 oz Box, 4 Sticks, Refrigerated
 
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You don't have to buy this many eggs. most of the recipes I make only call for 1 or 2 eggs at the most
Great Value Large White Eggs, 36 Count
 
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My all time favorite vanilla.
Molina Mexican Vanilla Blend, 8.3 FL OZ
 
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The best ingredient for a pie crust.
Great Value All Vegetable Shortening, 48 oz Can
 
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Yup, even in a sweet baked good you need some salt. To balance the flavor.
Great Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
 
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There is something so great about getting a summer squash from the store, the farmers market, or from a food bank.
Fresh Yellow Squash, Each
 
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One of my favorite forgotten flavors.
Great Value Sweetened Coconut Flakes, 14 oz
 
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I love zucchini so much.
Fresh Zucchini, Each
 
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This is such a great deal at costco.
Quaker Oats Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, 10 lbs
 
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I love this cinnamon, all year round.
Great Value Kosher Ground Cinnamon, 2.5 oz
 
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One of my favorite spices
Great Value Ground Nutmeg, 1.5 oz
 
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Another spice I couldn't live with out
Great Value Ground Ginger, 1.5 oz
 
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There is nothing wrong about using mixes.
Great Value Deluxe Moist Yellow Cake Mix, 15.25 oz Box
 
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I would make so much bread with this. And it is such a good deal.
Red Star, Active Dry Yeast, 32 oz
 
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Maybe don't use the whole bag for a carrot cake.
Fresh Whole Carrots, 2 lb Bag
 
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one of the best frostings is a cream cheese frosting
Great Value Cream Cheese Brick, 8 oz (Refrigerated)
 
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The one ingredient you need for any type of frosting
Great Value Confectioners Powdered Sugar, 32 oz
 
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Honestly I will be buying my meat from Costco for a very long time. It tastes very fresh.
Beef
 
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I love these hamburger buns.
Great Value White Hamburger Buns, 11 oz, 8 Count
 
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These are a great thing to find in a food bank donation.
Great Value Frozen Blackberries, 16 oz
 
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These taste so good. I love working with them and they pass the melting taste.
Kirkland Signature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, 4.5 lbs
 
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Sometimes you just need to make banana bread. Or have a banana.
Fresh Banana, Each
 
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This is the best deal on Almond flour out there!
Kirkland Signature, Almond Flour, 3 lbs
 
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I share some of these ingredients with the understanding that I got some of them from the food bank. And it is okay to use the ingredients that you have.
Great Value Sun-Dried Raisins Carton, 12 oz (340g)
 
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I love beets so much.
Fresh Whole Red Beets Bunch, Fresh Produce
 
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Sometimes you just need a zesty lemon to make a dish great.
Fresh Bulk Yellow Lemons
 
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Rhubarb is such a great flavor.
Rhubarb

Equipment that I have used

Just a simple collection of equipment that i have used

 
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This is one of my favorite things in my kitchen
Anchor Hocking 2 Quart Glass Batter Bowl with Blue Lid - Walmart.com
 
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Sometimes you just need a great lovely whisk for your baking therapy.
KitchenAid Classic Utility Whisk, 10.5-Inch, Gray
 
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I have so many pyrex pie plates, and at the same time I don't think I have enough.
Pyrex Pie Plates - Walmart
 
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I love making bread., It is so much fun.
GoodCook Nonstick Loaf Pan 8x4-Inch Set of 2
 
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The best thing for making zucchini bread
Urbanstrive Stainless Steel Cheese Grater
 
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I will never stop telling people to get one of these bowls.
Oversized 16 Qt Stainless Steel Bowl - Korea
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My rolling pin that I have had since the start of my baking blog. That is 7 years ago.
muso wood Beech Wood Tapered Rolling Pin
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Gotta have a good set of measuring cups
FARBERWARE 5-Piece Plastic Measuring Cups Set
 
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I love the bright colors of farberware.
Farberware Plastic Measuring Spoons Set 7 Pieces Multi-Colored ...
 
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These are great for mixing
ChefAide 5-Piece Heat Resistant Spatula Set
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You can't have too many cooling racks.
Vesteel Baking Rack Set of 2, Stainless Steel Cooling Rack for Baking Cooking Roasting , 16.5" x 11.4" Grid Wire Rack Cookie Rack, Dishwasher Safe
 
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Sometimes this is the best dish.
DOWAN 8x8 Red Ceramic Baking Dish Pan
 
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Mine don't have lids but they are so good
Pyrex Deep 9x13 Glass Baking Dish with Lid
 
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These are great to have for so many different recipes
Wilton 8-Inch Round Aluminum Cake Baking Pan
 
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Even I ( a novice ) can use this air fryer without being afraid of it.
Chefman 14-Qt 6-in-1 Air Fryer XL Black
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These are great for muffins or cupcakes.
Farberware Nonstick 12-Cup Muffin Pan
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There are a few times where you need a piping bag.
Piping Bags for Baking and Decorating
 
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These are great for big batches of cookies or other baked goods.
Wilton Premium Non-Stick Cookie Sheet Pan Bakeware Set 3-Piece, Packaging May Vary