Old Time Hawkey's Recipes from the Cedar Swamp

Step into Old Time Hawkey’s magical world with 100 comforting recipes and stories inspired by the beauty of northern Michigan

Well hello, buddy.

Old Time Hawkey, aka Fritz, is always there to offer a hot apple cider or an ice cream sundae on a tough day, to help you drift off to sleep with a story or a retro video game. 

His first cookbook, Old Time Hawkey's Recipes from the Cedar Swamp, features over 100 cozy recipes divided into three categories—indoor, campfire, and companions—with comforting recipes like Pumpkin Pancakes, Dutch Oven Nachos, and Fireside Apple Cider.

Fritz is a storyteller by nature; he includes stories about his life in his Michigan cabin (with his dogs Donnybrook and Kris Draper), which reveal how the nature around him shapes his cooking. This book takes you on an adventure through the forest, then helps you cook a comforting meal before drifting off to sleep.

About the Author

Old Time Hawkey, aka Fritz, along with his loyal dog companions, Donnybrook & Kris Draper, began creating online content in May 2020. His videos highlight the simple joys in life around their small cabin; bonfire cooking, camping, or staying in for a night of retro video games. Fritz has built a loyal audience through his calming videos, which include elements such as “ASMR,” direct eye contact, and a light-hearted spirit making it easy for audiences to engage with his content. (TikTok—8.2 million followers; Instagram—2.2 million followers.)

Author Residence: Marquette, Michigan

Author Hometown: Marquette, Michigan