Amish Baked Goods (Collection of Amish baking recipes)
Amish women are well-known for their delicious baked goods. And in this post, I have put together a collection of twenty-five of the finest Amish baked good recipes.
Category: About the Amish
New Order Amish (New Order vs. Old Order Amish)
The New Order Amish split away from the Old Order in the 1960s. The two main reasons for the split were: #1. Spiritual issues and #2. Concern for the youth. What is the difference between Old Order and New Order Amish?
Do the Amish Drink Alcohol?
The Amish try to abstain from worldly things, so you might think that they would not drink alcohol. But do the Amish people drink alcohol? Read the article to find out…
How to Live Like the Amish
In our hectic and stressful modern world, many are drawn to the simple lifestyle of the Amish. Is it possible to live more like the Amish without being Amish? This article includes some tips from the Amish on how to simplify…
Why Do Amish Women Wear Head Coverings?
Why do Amish women wear head coverings? Is it a Biblical command? They have three main reasons why they wear a Kapp (prayer covering).
Amish Food, Traditional Amish Food Recipes
What is authentic Amish food? A few words that I would use to describe Amish foods are: rich, sweet, comforting, hearty, homemade, and probably fattening. lol :). This post contains links to traditional Amish recipes.
Do the Amish Pay Taxes?
Many people believe the myth that the Amish do not pay taxes. It is simply not true! Do the Amish get any tax exemptions? Read more to find out…
Amish Holidays – Religious Holidays Today
Ascension Day, Pentecost Monday, and Second Christmas are some unique Amish holidays. Do the Amish celebrate traditional American holidays? Or do they only celebrate religious holidays?
Do the Amish Celebrate Christmas?
Do the Amish celebrate Christmas? Yes, they do celebrate Christmas, although they do not celebrate Christmas in the typical American fashion. What are some of the Amish Christmas traditions?
Amish in Lancaster County, PA – Amish Country PA
Lancaster County is the oldest and one of the largest Amish communities. Many tourists visit this area every year to learn more about these fascinating and peculiar people. The Amish in Lancaster are unique in their dress style and are all part of the Old Order group.
Amish Housekeeping, Amish Cleaning Tips
Amish housekeeping. Some housecleaning tips from the Amish. How do they keep their homes so clean?
Learning Pennsylvania Dutch Language
Do you have any interest in learning Pennsylvania Dutch? It is the language that the Amish speak. Learn a few PA Dutch phrases and words, and surprise an Amish person the next time you see them. “Kansht du deutch shvetza?” “Can you speak Dutch?”