Home cooking for cooler days

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE Old German Recipe by Rosanna Coblentz ¼ cup butter 4 med apples, peeled and sliced ½ red onion, chopped 1 head red cabbage, finely shredded 1 cup red wine (opt.) 4 whole cloves 1/3 c … Continue reading

Amish generalities are hard to make

Another title for this posting could be “What I learned during my summer vacation.” Remember when we returned to school in September and had to explain what we learned during our vacation? While researching the Amish of Maine, preparing to … Continue reading

Thanksgiving in Amish Country

As a writer of Amish novels, and therefore a researcher of their culture and heritage, I’m often asked how the Amish celebrate a specific holiday. The answer to that question, as with most regarding these fascinating people, lies within the … Continue reading