Old Fashion Baking

Old Fashion Baking Making yummy bake goods from grandma's recipe book! Have a recipe or suggestion let us know!! Founded: March 24, 2019

08/14/2026

Happy Friday everyone!

Friday Fun fact is about those wonderful, fluffy, overly sweet, rich in cinnamon and can be a whole range of flavor and sizes, it's the cinnamon roll or bun as some call it.

" Cinnamon rolls have a rich history dating back to 16th-century Germany, distinct global variations like Sweden's cardamom-infused kanelbulle, and an unexpected pop-culture icon connection to the famous Sanrio puppy named after his cinnamon-roll tail."

"Ancient spice: Cinnamon was once so rare and prized in the ancient world that it was considered more valuable than gold."

"International names: They are called kanelbulle in Sweden, korvapuusti in Finland, and zimtschnecken in Germany."

"Swedish tradition: Sweden celebrates National Cinnamon Bun Day (Kanelbullens dag) every year on October 4th."

"Regional styles: Swedish cinnamon buns are less heavy and sweet than American versions, often flavored with cardamom and baked without heavy cream cheese frosting."

"The spiral design: The spiral cut is intentional, allowing the butter and sugar mixture to melt evenly through every single bite."

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. We appreciate you all. ✌️ out for now.

Thomas Bailey look here. I made cream 🌽 the other night and used it to make the poppers tonight.
07/31/2026

Thomas Bailey look here. I made cream 🌽 the other night and used it to make the poppers tonight.

On a lighter note. How many of you made Chef Boyardee 🍕 growing up or still do? I do!
07/29/2026

On a lighter note. How many of you made Chef Boyardee 🍕 growing up or still do? I do!

As I wait for the icing to finish thicken so I can finish applying it and cleaning up the plate I reflect on the years m...
07/29/2026

As I wait for the icing to finish thicken so I can finish applying it and cleaning up the plate I reflect on the years my father (with help from mother) would make me one for my birthdays (with pecans on top) and the year that he stopped because mama was no longer there to help him. This is my 5th birthday without my mother and 2nd without my father. They say it get easier but as of today I can't see it happening.

If you are still blessed with your parents take my advice and don't forget them. Spend time with them, continue to make memories with them and just treasure ever minute because one day there will be no more time for memories to be made, time to spend or stories to be told. Life without them is the hardest then in this world to accept or deal with.

Today's Fun Fact is more about the past and a question for you. How many of you used a lunch box when you were going to ...
07/24/2026

Today's Fun Fact is more about the past and a question for you.

How many of you used a lunch box when you were going to school and a thermos? I. An remember using both and even when we got older we used a brown paper bag and wrapped out can drinks in tin foil to keep them cold all day.

"A lunch pail is a deep, heavy-duty metal or bucket-like container historically used by industrial workers, while a lunch box is a general rectangular container often decorated with characters for school children.

Lunch pail: Evolved from older 19th-century "dinner pails" used by factory and construction workers.Lunch box: Popularized in the 20th century, especially starting in 1902 and booming in the 1950s with colorful pop-culture graphics for kids."

The lunch boxes like below are making a come back. We have seem them recently at. Ar shows with hot rods on them and even at the A&W Root Beer restaurant in Darlington. No thermos just the box. A great childhood memory.

Hope everyone has a wonderful and cooler weekend. ✌️ out for now and we appreciate you.

07/17/2026

Friday's Fun Fact:

Have you ever heard of the 1234 rule?

"The "1234 rule" in baking refers to a classic, easy-to-memorize ratio for making traditional American layer or pound cakes. The formula dictates: 1 cup of butter, 2 cups of sugar, 3 cups of flour, and 4 eggs.

History & Variations
Dating back to the late 19th century, the 1-2-3-4 cake was designed before measuring cups had milliliters and exact baking blogs existed. To complete the cake, modern bakers typically add a few pantry staples.

Leavening Agent: 1 tablespoon of baking powder
Liquid: 1 cup of milk or buttermilk
Flavoring: 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt."

Happy Baking. ✌️ out for now.

07/10/2026

Happy Happy Friday to you all! Here's your Friday Fun Fact:

In 13th-century England, bakers faced severe fines or floggings if their bread weighed less than strict laws required. To avoid punishment from yeast shrinkage or measuring errors, bakers would throw in a 13th "vantage" loaf to guarantee a full dozen, which sparked the term "baker's dozen".

The term dates back to the English Assize of Bread and Ale Law passed in 1266 under King Henry III, which strictly regulated the weight of bread. Because baked goods can fluctuate in size during the baking process—and many medieval bakers didn't even use accurate scales—they would toss in an extra loaf just to be safe.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, stay safe from the heat.

✌️ out for now. We appreciate you all.

Gary went harvesting and we had a blueberry cobbler after supper tonight with vanilla ice cream on top of course. Yummy ...
07/09/2026

Gary went harvesting and we had a blueberry cobbler after supper tonight with vanilla ice cream on top of course. Yummy 😋

07/03/2026

Happy July 4th weekend!

July is a busy birthday month for my family having a lot of birthdays which tell you what was going on in the the cold months 😃. We have an Aunt, father, 2-nieces, 2-great nieces and 2- great nephews, my self and my brother ( Ernie D. Bailey Sr. ) who was a Born on The 4th of July baby. Happy Birthday to him tomorrow.

I wish you all a very Happy Birthday month with many more to come. Be safe and have fun.

Do you have any birthdays this month in your family or 4th of July babies?

Happy Friday and 4th of July eve. Here's a easy desert if you need something for tomorrow. What are you baking for tomo...
07/03/2026

Happy Friday and 4th of July eve. Here's a easy desert if you need something for tomorrow.

What are you baking for tomorrow?

Hope you all have a wonderful safe and fun filled 4th of July.

Easy No-Bake 4th of July Cream Cheese Fruit Pizza

Timing:

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)

Ingredients:

1 prepared 9-inch graham cracker pie crust

8 ounces brick cream cheese, softened

1/3 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup whipped topping

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Optional whipped cream for decorating

Method:

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Step 2: Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until fully combined and silky.

Step 3: Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 4: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the prepared graham cracker crust.

Step 5: Arrange the blueberries and sliced strawberries on top in a patriotic design, such as stars and stripes or concentric circles.

Step 6: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to firm up.

Step 7: If desired, add small dollops of whipped cream before serving for an extra red, white, and blue presentation.

Step 8: Slice and serve chilled.

Notes: Use fresh, dry fruit for the best appearance. Assemble the fruit topping shortly before serving for maximum freshness. For a festive presentation, create a blueberry “star field” section and strawberry stripes across the pizza. This no-bake dessert is ideal for summer gatherings, barbecues, and Independence Day celebrations.

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3005 McKay Lane
Timmonsville, SC
29161

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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