Onion Fritters 3/4 cup flour 1 T. cornmeal 1 T. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup cold milk 2 1/2 cups onions, finely diced In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk to make a thick [...]
Limitations on Amish life are dictated by the Ordnung, which is what the Amish call the unwritten set of rules and regulations that dictates their day-to-day life. The Ordnung deals with a wide variety of topics, such as clothing, transportation, technology, education, and much more. Passed along through an oral tradition, the Ordnung by necessity [...]
Happy Sunday, Amish Readers! As believers gather today to worship together, I thought I’d share these thoughts on faith from A Pocket Guide to Amish Life by Mindy Starns Clark… To best understand Amish life, it helps to grasp the basic values that guide almost every facet of their faith. The Amish… –surrender the self-will [...]
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 The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook for another great recipe. Happy Eating! Shipwreck Stew 1 1/2 [...]
Hello, Amish Readers! I thought I’d help us here at mid-week by going into our “vaults” and recommending an Amish novel that was published in 2008–Rachel’s Secret by BJ Hoff. It’s set during the Civil War, where a wounded riverboat captain finds himself in need of the safety and assistance of an Amish community. If [...]
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 on clothing–shopping for it, coordinating outfits, cleaning it, storing it, finding the right shoes and [...]
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 church services last several hours, and for young children the seemingly endless sitting on backless [...]
Amish Readers–Mary Ellis’s latest novel is out! We know you’re going to love A Marriage for Meghan, the story of a spirited Amish girl in search of independence…and true love. If you haven’t seen the book trailer yet, it’s here: Happy Reading!
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. pepper 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 pint sour cream [...]
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 rule is, you may use a telephone to conduct business or in an emergency, but [...]
