Old Time Hawkey's Recipes from the Cedar Swamp

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Step into Old Time Hawkey’s magical world with 100 comforting recipes and stories inspired by the beauty of Northern Michigan

Well hello, buddy.

In videos that have captured the hearts of millions online, Old Time Hawkey, aka Fritz and his dogs Donnybrook and Kris Draper, 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. 

Fritz's 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 Honey Cinnamon Cold Brew.

Everyone has a “cedar swamp.” It could be a childhood home, an old journal, or something as simple as a scent or an old song. This book brings you on an adventure through Fritz's—with simple recipes inspired by three generations of campfires, deer camps, and family gatherings spent in Northern Michigan.

Old Time Hawkey, comprised of Fritz and his two dogs, Donnybrook and Kris Draper, have gained a massive following online through their unique approach to...well, everything. Their videos have connected with millions, as they combine many of Fritz’s passions: outdoorsmanship, cooking, old-school movies, sweet dog antics, retro video games, and the Detroit Red Wings. Fritz uses classic ingredients and rustic techniques to produce signature takes on beloved dishes (usually accompanied by a can of cold pop and a rousing game of Super Mario Land). Fritz, Donnybrook, and Kris Draper currently reside in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where all three strive to remain—as always—good boys.