Food & Heritage

Frugal Meals & Simple Eating

Bessie’s Recipes are a collection of home cooked meals and desserts, prepared using simple ingredients. Also a collection of kitchen life hacks and secret methods.

  • SWPA South Western PA Fish Fry Guide

    The Ultimate Guide to Western PA Fish Fry Culture

  • How to Feed a Family of 4 on $100 a Week (No Coupons, No Stress)

  • A photo of homemade strawberry short cake from a 100 year old recipe, symbolizing the adventures in food and local thrifting

    Strawberry Shortcake (100 Year Old Recipe)

  • A photo of spaghetti in a bowl, with captions 'How to Make Proper Spaghetti', symbolizing a different technique to making boxed spaghetti and pasta in a jar

    How to Make Proper Spaghetti

Baking the Beat, Serving the Sweet.