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

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!

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, … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday – Whole Wheat Quick Buttermilk Bread

Georgia Varozza, author of The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook, promises this is one of the easiest recipes you’ll find anywhere in the universe…and one of the tastiest! This moist, dessert-type bread (along the lines of banana nut bread) is enjoyed … Continue reading

Free Recipe Friday – Crackletop Molasses Cookies

Hello, AmishReaders! We’re declaring April a month of “Free Recipe Fridays.” Every Friday this month we’ll post one of the delicious recipes found in The Homestyle Amish Kitchen Cookbook by Georgia Varozza. Enjoy! Crackletop Molasses Cookies 4 cups flour 2 … Continue reading

Simply Sara news and Delicious Scones

Well, not only is there the release of Plain Jayne to look forward to on New Year’s Day, but also the fact that the first chapter of Simply Sara will be included in the back. So for the low, low … Continue reading