Sap’s Running in Amish Country!
Dave Ross
March 2, 2016
Dave Ross checks in on his Amish neighbors to see how they tap their maples for sap and, eventually, delicious syrup.
Amish Country
The Warmest Blanket In My House
Sarah Nussbaum
February 24, 2016
Before I started working for Lehman’s, I had never heard of such a thing. Even though I grew up in this area of Ohio’s Amish Country, I never really thought about how the Amish keep warm in their buggies when they’re driving around in frigid, below-zero temps…
I Was ‘Barn’ to Love You: Rustic Wedding Decor
admin
February 10, 2016
An old-fashioned hardware as a source for wedding supplies? That seems as ironic as a wedding in a barn…
My Life as a Lehman
Glenda Lehman Ervin
February 3, 2016
Having grown up with the name Lehman, I have lived the life of misspellings. Now that I go by two last names, as
From Amish Country, With Love: Handmade Chocolates for Your Valentine
Sarah Nussbaum
January 25, 2016
Go behind the scenes at our favorite Amish Country chocolatier – and see what we picked just for your Valentine (and you).
Rebuilding Grandma’s Wood Cookstove
doug smith
January 15, 2016
The “good ole” days don’t have to be just memories … you can make your own today with your own wood-burning cookstove.
The Amish Way
Dave Ross
September 21, 2015
The Amish aren’t doing it for fun. It is their way of life, and we are privileged to observe. Much can be learned from them.
Helping Amish Farmers Preserve A Way of Life
Sarah Nussbaum
September 7, 2015
More and more Amish are forced to work “off the farm” or move away with their families in search of their livelihood. But a local organic Amish co-op sees change on the horizon – great change.
Have you heard of The Mennonite Game?
Dave Ross
July 27, 2015
We all have this need to belong to some group or entity, and to feel like we are part of the herd.
Our Amish Neighbors
Dave Ross
July 15, 2015
Each group has its own Ordnung — a comprehensive list of rules — mostly unwritten. It’s not difficult for local folks to see the differences, but it seems that to most people, an Amishman is an Amishman.
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