Amish Country

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.

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.