Anybody ready for something sweet?

Happy sunny day, Amish readers! At least the sun is shining in Ohio, that is. After another cold snap last week green grass, leaves on trees, and flowers blooming in my garden sure are a welcome site. I thought I’d … Continue reading

A recipe from Love Comes to Paradise

Here’s a recipe from one of my Amish friends, Rosanna Coblentz. I hope you enjoy baking as much as I enjoy eating! Molasses Crisp Cookies 3 cups butter 2 ½ cups white sugar 2 ½ brown sugar Mix well, then … Continue reading

Whoopie Pie History & Recipe

Whoopie pies are considered a New England phenomenon and a Pennsylvania Amish tradition. Whoopie Pies have also been known as a “gobs.” in Western Pennsylvania (see Gob History below). They are one of Maine’s best known and most loved comfort … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday – Barn-Raising Breakfast!

  This hearty Amish Barn-Raising Breakfast recipe is guaranteed to give you lots of energy to start the day. This homey, country-style breakfast bake might traditionally be made in a coal or wood burning stove, but it’ll bake up just … Continue reading

Something lemony to welcome Spring

Spring is here, readers of Amish fiction, although I don’t believe any of us had much of a winter. When the weather turns warmer, my tastes run to lemons–lemonade, lemon poppyseed muffins, and lemon cake. Here’s a recipe invented by … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday – Amish Bread

Amish White Bread Recipe Ingredients: 2 cups warm water (110 degrees) 2/3 cup white sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 6 cups bread flour Directions: 1 In a large bowl, dissolve … Continue reading

Cinnamon Rolls…ohhhh yes!

Since “Free Recipe Friday” came and went so quickly for us here last week, we just realized we didn’t post our traditional Friday recipe!  So we are here this morning to redeem ourselves. Church Cinnamon Rolls (from The Homestyle Amish … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday!

Happy Friday, Amish Readers! We have another hearty recipe for you today…great for a chilly Fall evening! (And I think I picked this recipe as much for its fun name as I did for how good it looks!) Thanks to … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday!

Happy Friday, Amish Readers! Today’s recipe from The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook is one you might want to try on a chilly Fall evening. Happy Cooking! Amish Bacon Bean Soup 1 pound bacon ends* or sliced bacon, cut into small … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday!

Dear Amish Readers–We hope you enjoy this hearty recipe from The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook. Happy Friday! Potluck Potato Casserole 2 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 cups Velveeta cheese, cut into small cubes 1/2 tsp. … Continue reading