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Photo by Errol on UnsplashThe Emme Valley lies in west central Switzerland, forming part of the Canton of Bern. It is a hilly landscape with the Emme River flowing through, forming a basin. The regi … read more

Amish Country Find It Here TourismOhio from Jennifer Feucht on Vimeo. … read more

1 head cauliflower 1 head broccoli 1 1/2 cup uncooked peas 1/2 redonion 1/4 lb Bacon Raisins/Cranberries (your choice) Dressing: 1/4 c. milk 2 c. mayonna … read more

I can say this is one of my summer favorites! I never liked weeding the garden as a child, however I loved partaking in the produce! Below is a recipe of the brine used to create mustard pickle … read more

When the first Amish settlers moved into the Sugarcreek and Walnut Creek Valleys of Tuscarawas and Holmes Counties, Ohio, they soon had a knock on their remote cabin doors. Upon opening the do … read more

Suffering and martyrdom were a factor in the development of Anabaptism in the early years of the movement. Many people suffered, and some died for their faith. One such person was a fiery pr … read more

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 … read more

As the Amish and Mennonites settled into the new world, they faced many hardships. What made those early years so difficult for many settlers was the long distance from family, the clearing o … read more

Find a Place to stay in Ohio's Amish Country … read more

When the Amish and Mennonites move and start another settlement in the modern world, it often is because we have “filled” the previous settlement and there is no more land available for young famil … read more

4 pounds of hamburger, browned 2 large onions, chopped 3 cups carrots, chopped 3 tsp salt 3 cups celery, chopped 9 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed Boil until vegetables are do … read more