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Settling New Lands

Settling New Lands

Posted by Marcus Yoder on 8th Mar 2018

Here in America, the Amish and Mennonites settled on lands they could finally own themselves. Here they could raise their families and their crops and finally find some peace from the oppression th … read more
Meatball Veggie Casserole

Meatball Veggie Casserole

Posted by Beachy family, carpenter, Willisburg KY on 2nd Mar 2018

3 lb ground beef½ cup cracker crumbs1 medium onion, chopped2 ½ tsp salt¼ cup milkdash of pepperMix all of the ingredients together. Form into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 deg … read more
Word of the Week - Animal Names

Word of the Week - Animal Names

Posted by Amish Country Insider. on 28th Feb 2018

Hello Insiders,I was looking at my list of words to share with you today. I was undecided which animal to use, so they all are going at the same time. There isn't going to be any sentences for each an … read more
A New Land, A New Life

A New Land, A New Life

Posted by Marcus Yoder on 21st Feb 2018

In the last article, we met William Penn, the Quaker leader, whose influence and faith led him to found a colony where religious freedom was instrumental in the Mennonites and Amish coming to Ameri … read more
A New Continent | Hope for a future

A New Continent | Hope for a future

Posted by Marcus Yoder on 21st Feb 2018

Last month we introduced the Charming Nancy, the ship that brought a group of eleven Amish families to America. Hans Jacob Kaufman, who historians believe was an Amish Bishop, kept a small ca … read more
Word of the Week - Gale Reeva

Word of the Week - Gale Reeva

Posted by Amish Country Insider. on 12th Feb 2018

Hello Insiders, It’s that time again,Your turn to learn a few more words in Pennsylvania Deutsch. Today I have the name for most people's favorite vegetable or one of them. Also I thought it would be … read more
Homemade Yogurt

Homemade Yogurt

Posted by John J. and Laura L. Yoder, Danville OH on 2nd Feb 2018

1 gallon milk2 TBSP plain gelatin½ cup cold water4 TBSP plain yogurt1 ½ cup white sugarHeat milk to 190 degrees. While heating the milk, dissolve the gelatin in the cold water. Add this to the … read more
Word of the Week - Glicklich

Word of the Week - Glicklich

Posted by Amish Country Insider on 2nd Feb 2018

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 basi … read more
The Big Book: Martyr’s Mirror, A look into the Past

The Big Book: Martyr’s Mirror, A look into the Past

Posted by Marcus Yoder on 22nd Jan 2018

Persecution is often viewed as a hindrance to the growth and development of the church. Not one of us desires to be persecuted, but when it does happen, God has faithfully supplied the grace and co … read more
Worlds Best Sugar Cookie

Worlds Best Sugar Cookie

Posted by Susan Byler, Housecleaner, Bristolville OH on 22nd Jan 2018

1 cup butter1 cup powdered sugar1 cup white sugar2 eggs2 tsp vanilla¾ cup cooking oil1 tsp salt1 tsp baking soda5 cups flour1 tsp cream of tarterMix and roll into balls. Flatten with a glass … read more
Word of the Week - Smutz Biks

Word of the Week - Smutz Biks

Posted by Amish Country Insider on 22nd Jan 2018

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 … read more
Galley Slaves and Moving

Galley Slaves and Moving

Posted by Marcus Yoder on 22nd Jan 2018

By the middle of the sixteen hundreds, the public execution of Anabaptists had come to a complete stop, but there was still persecution. Certain areas would attempt to deal with their “Anabaptist p … read more