Old Order Amish
OLD ORDER AMISH: The Group in the Middle
Old Order are the largest group of Amish in central Ohio. Most other subgroups of Amish stem from this “mother” group that had its beginnings in the mid-1850s. It has been said that the Old Order stand on the middle of the Anabaptist escalator—above them are the more […]
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The Ausbund
The AusbundIn the late summer of 1535 about four
hundred Anabaptist were forced from their homes and farms in central
Moravia.Splitting into smaller groups
most tried to make their way west to the Palatinate and Rhine valley of
Germany, where they knew were others of their kind.The authorities near Passau captured three
smaller groups, totaling about fifty people in August […]
Word of the Week – Káschta
Do you know what language the Amish speak in their day to day life? Undoubtedly if you have been to Amish country you will have heard them communicating in something other then English. You will hear a language that is called “Pennsylvania Dutch” or “Dutch” by some. This is not the same language spoken by […]
Stuffed Pepper Jack Chicken
Need some Inspiration for the weekend?We asked our local Amish for recipes they use to cook at home. What you Need2 oz
pepper jack cheese2
boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1 tsp
Mexican or taco seasoning1 TBSP
vegetable oilCut the
cheese into two 2 ¼ inch by 1 inch by ¾ inch strips. Flatten chicken to ¼ inch
thickness. Place a strip […]
Business Spotlight – Charm Fabrics & Clothing
Custom Service for Every Customer
Admit it. It’s
time to buy a new wool hat.
You’ve been putting it off, because your old one
just feels so
good on your head. It
fits so well that it’s almost a part of your head by now.
Perhaps you don’t
wear a hat but a bonnet instead, and what’s going on under […]
A Faithful Life: Menno Simons, Influencer of an Anabaptist Movement
One
may never know the impact of their life on others.An example of this is an Anabaptist man from
Holland named Sicke Freerks Synder who was martyred in 1531 for his faith. A young Catholic priest who knew Sicke was appalled
that such a good man would be killed for a different faith. This priest, who had struggled […]
Word of the Week (Farm Edition)
I grew up on a farm, the same farm my mother grew up as a child. My parents moved back to this farm to help my grandparents run the farm and look after them once they were older. This is something common in the Amish community. I loved growing up helping my dad and grandpa […]
Butter Pecan Ho-Ho Cake – Susan Detweiler
Butter
Pecan Ho-Ho Cake1 box
Butter Pecan Cake Mix. Bake as directed in a sheet pan. Let cool.Combine:8 oz
cream cheese, softened2 TBSP
vanilla instant pudding16 oz
Cool WhipSpread
this mixture onto the cake when the cake has cooled. Next,
mix together:2 cups
sour cream1 ½ cups
brown sugar1 stick
melted butterLayer
this over the cream cheese layer. Very good!Susan
Detweiler, homemaker, Hartsgrove OH
Business Spotlight – Des Eck Welding
Planning on building a new barn? Need a deer feeder? Have some custom welding projects? Amish craftsmanship is well known world wide. Des Eck Welding is no exception. Located in the Heart of Ohio’s Amish Country, David Chupp is continuing what his father started with a skilled, small crew of fellow craftsman. Known for a […]