Explore Sugarcreek Ohio
Swiss cheese. A railroad. Hardworking people. A painter. Brick factories and coal mines.
All these have a part in Sugarcreek’s history. In 1882, a railroad
built in the Sugar Creek valley brought new opportunities. The depot was
about a mile east of Shanesville, and a cluster of buildings soon
sprang up around it. By 1888, […]
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Word of the Week – Spring Time
Spring as arrived and winter has most certainly left for this year. The sun is shining more often, flowers are in bloom. Chirping birds make you smile as you enjoy the sunshine from your front porch. Spring time has inspired a few words that may be floating around amish homes. Gardening, growing vegetables in gardens […]
Word of the Week – Glicklich
Hello Insiders,I am behind a few days, normally I am working not the word of the week earlier. However I hope you enjoy this weeks word. The word this week is one that can be used on a day to day basis. It could be used often in conversations and used in expressions. That being […]
Word of the Week – Smutz Biks
Hello InsidersI have a few fun words for you today. The word I am sharing is not one that everyone would use regularly. However, I am certain that many would be familiar with it. Certainly, if you grew up in a rural community, farming or similar. Smutz Biks (Sh-mutz Bix) – Grease gun, used to grease […]
Word of the Week – Vexel
What source of finance do you use to make a purchase? Within the Amish Community, generally most individuals are most comfortable carrying cash to make purchases. This being the most traditional way, and involving the least amount of technology. Which also means going to the bank to deposit and get cash. Today’s word has to do […]
Mom’s Oatmeal Cookies
I remember being excited for mom’s cooking growing up. When I saw this recipe I automatically thought “this has to be a good one”. Since recipes that survive from the 1940’s will only do so if they are good ones.Mom’s
Oatmeal Cookies, 19401 ½ cup
flour½ tsp
salt1 tsp
baking soda1 tsp
cinnamon¼ tsp
cloves2/3 cup
shortening1 cup
brown sugar1 egg¼ cup
water2 cups
oats1 […]
Word of the Week – Lebish
May all your food be tasty! Great food is the icing on the cake to a great time with family and friends. We all anticipate and compliment each other on how good the food tastes. There are times however when our meal does not taste that great. Some times it’s the recipe that doesn’t quite cut it. So […]
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 […]
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