Little Lessons From Anna’s House
Sarah Nussbaum
June 13, 2016
Anna belongs to one of the strictest orders of the Amish, so I expected her house to be very bare, almost austere. But I was wrong.
Family Activities
Homemade Farm-Fresh Butter: 2 Ways
admin
June 1, 2016
Making fresh, creamy, preservative-free homemade butter is simpler than you think! All you need are a couple easy-to-find ingredients, the right tools and a little bit of time.
Whip Up Some Sweet Strawberry Spongecake
Matt Gerstenslager
May 30, 2016
When my mom was growing up on the farm, grandma would make this strawberry shortcake for dinner and that was all they ate. They loved it.
Spring Picnics: Simple tips for fun and safety
Melinda Hill
May 27, 2016
Graduation parties, spring picnics and holiday cookouts are here! Make sure everyone has no regrets later with these very important food safety guidelines.
Teenage Gardener Shares Tips for First-Time Growers
AllisonErvin
May 25, 2016
You can have the oh-so-satisfying experience of harvesting your own vegetables and how it feels to eat something you grew yourself. You’ll love the taste even more.
Made for Mom, with love and fingerprints.
admin
May 6, 2016
Here are a few photos of some classic “homemade-for-Mom” treasures from our employees. Because that’s what they are, aren’t they: treasures. What are your favorite memories of Mother’s Day gifts, both given and received?
Ascension Day in Amish Country
Sarah Nussbaum
May 4, 2016
Here in Ohio’s Amish country, the Amish still faithfully celebrate Ascension Day. Amish-owned businesses are closed and Amish employees of non-Amish businesses do not go to work.
Making Amish Wall Mops is a Family Affair
admin
April 22, 2016
On their pristine homestead, an Amish couple and some hardworking helpers make our durable wall mops – one of our most popular items and hard to find outside our area.
Hot Breakfast: Fuel for Cold Winter Mornings
Dori Fritzinger
February 22, 2016
In the time it takes to set up your coffee maker at night, you can start a batch of hot oatmeal that will be ready to dish out and enjoy when you get up. Top with nuts, maple syrup, fresh fruit or whatever you’d like!
Seed Starting Tips and Tricks
Kathy Harrison
February 12, 2016
The snow lies deep in the back pasture. The wind whines sharply between the branches of the pine trees and the days remain painfully
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