Though few of us would choose to limit our clothing options as severely as the Amish have, there is something to be said for the simplicity of the Amish way of dressing. Think about the amount of time you spend … Continue reading
Author Mindy Starns Clark shares some wonderful insights regarding our technology choices in today’s post, taken from her helpful little book A Pocket Guide to Amish Life. On a recent vacation to upstate New York, my family and I stayed … Continue reading
The Amish are well-known for their desserts–especially pies. Pastry-making is an acquired skill, and Amish girls learn early how to turn out a good pie. The trick to good crusts is to measure carefully and handle quickly and gently. Amish … Continue reading
The Amish are allowed to use telephones when necessary, but they may not have one inside their home. Several families will get together to install and maintain a “public” phone inside a small building often built for that purpose. The … Continue reading
Thanks to Georgia Varozza and The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook for today’s fun fact: Velveeta cheese may not seem a likely ingredient found in Amish kitchens, but it’s used often because it doesn’t need to be refrigerated, is shelf stable, … Continue reading
This post comes from author Mary Ellis, whose admiration and respect for the Amish is reflected in her bestselling novels. While researching my current book, A Marriage for Meghan, God placed the perfect person to help me in my path. … Continue reading
2 T. Butter 1/4 cup water 3 quarts milk salt pepper allspice 2 quarts stale bread, cubed 6 hard-boiled eggs, chunked Melt butter in a large saucepan; add water and bring to the boiling point before adding the milk. Add … Continue reading
Hello, AmishReaders! Every Friday for the month of May, we’re going to be sharing fascinating facts about the Amish and their way of life. Our thanks go out to Mindy Starns Clark and her very helpful book A Pocket Guide … Continue reading
It’s always fun when one of my author friends has a new book out, but this week I’m especially excited about the release of Amish expert Erik Wesner’s Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive, from Jossey-Bass … Continue reading
