Being fascinated with all things Amish - the simplicity of how they view life, their strong family and community values, their love of God - I enjoy reading everything about them that I can. I was introduced to this cookbook by a friend that shares my interest in the Amish. Not only are there many wonderful recipes contained within the pages of this beautiful book, there are some wonderful 'stories' that lets the reader feel like a visitor within the walls of an Amish home. I felt like I could actually see and touch the bounty from the summer gardens. I could smell the aroma from the fresh baked breads and cookies. I could taste the delightful flavors from the meals described on the pages and seen in the pictures. I consider myself one of the lucky ones. I have witnessed a touch of the Amish ways with visits to the Amish areas in several states. Thirty plus years ago I traveled with my father to an Amish horse auction in northern Iowa. Although a private people in their own way we were welcomed into the home of one family and shared a meal around their table. My German born father made a couple of rounds in the field behind a team of horses, six-a-breast, behind a plow. Those couple of days are treasure memories in my mind! And my interest and fascination with the Amish has only grown since that trip. The stories and pictures gathered together in this cookbook take the reader to another place. A place of simple things. A place where 'love of family' really means something. A place where God is ever-present. The recipes too, are simple but sincere in a way that only comes from being content with living life in an uncomplicated way.Read full review
Great book of classic " PA Dutch" baking recipes. Takes me back to my childhood and my grandmother's baking. Also, very interesting stories about current Amish living. Thank you to Lovina Eicher for sharing her family stories.
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Good recipes , some I already knew about. Would be good for someone that is interested in the culture. Nice stories about their ways.
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I hate when I buy a cookbook and only get one good recipe, sometimes even none. But this one has many good ones. I was not disappointed!
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I have many Amish cook books never had a bad meal.
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