Practical simplicity from America’s plain people—no buggy required. In a world driven by convenience, consumption, and credit, the Amish live by a radically different code: simplicity, frugality, and self-reliance. And while most of us aren’t ready to give up electricity or ride a buggy to work, we can learn a lot from the habits that help Amish families thrive—often on a single income. Here are…
In Chimney Rock, North Carolina, the Amish have become a regular part of the scenery, so to speak. So much so that we may need to start calling it at least a “temporary” Amish settlement 🙂 The outpouring of support from the Plain community (and of course, not only from them) for those in the region recovering from Hurricane Helene has been remarkable. WSOC reports…
A man driving at “an extreme high rate of speed”, nearly ran over an officer in Bath County, KY. Here’s what happened next…in what sounds like an absolutely crazy pursuit (via FOX 56): The police claim he was still evading officers onto Highway 60 toward Owingsville before turning onto Peasticks Road and Forge Hill Road, running numerous vehicles off the roadway in the process. Callahan…
The Witmer, Pennsylvania Fire Protective Association reported last week about a male person being run over by an “Amish-style wooden hay wagon”. Witmer is an area near the heart of Lancaster County, PA, a stone’s throw from better-known locales like Bird-in-Hand and Intercourse. It is an area heavily-inhabited by Amish residents, and in all likelihood this accident involved an Amish person. Some outlets are (potentially…
The main information here is the headline: Samuel Hochstetler, 18, appeared in court Friday (Meigs County, Ohio) and has pled not guilty in the murder of Amish woman Rosanna Kinsinger, 28. This is reported by WCHS: MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WCHS) — An 18-year-old Amish man pleaded not guilty Friday in a Meigs County, Ohio, murder case. Samuel Hochstetler, of Rutland, Ohio, was indicted earlier in…
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is not just the heart of Amish Country—it’s also a hub for hearty, homestyle cooking rooted in Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to explore more, one of the best ways to experience the culture is by sitting down to a meal like the locals do. Here are 10 PA Dutch & Amish-style restaurants worth visiting…
Now, those aren’t in fact the words of the Amish. But they are the words of a non-Amish neighbor who understands the Amish well – as a people who reject government aid. This comes following severe weather damage in Wright County, Missouri – one of over a dozen Missouri counties impacted by storms in March and April. The county is home to two separate Amish…
In another remarkable video, a whole lot of Amish people pick up and “walk” a large barn structure to a new location on the property. There aren’t a ton of details given – no explanation of why the barn is being moved. But overall, this might be the most complex Amish barn move I’ve come across – in a long line of them (more on…
This week’s Amish home is in the wonderfully-named location of Bliss, New York (Wyoming County). The area is home to a 200-plus person Amish community that hasn’t been there too long – only since 2019. It’s a nice-looking home on a large property – over 60 acres. Like the last New York Amish home we looked at, it’s another home that’s built for a large…
Celery is another garden staple that shows up regularly in Amish traditional cooking. Celery is perhaps most famous as a wedding dish – namely creamed celery, a tradition in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. But that’s not the only place you’ll find celery on the Amish table, as you’ll see by this varied selection of celery recipes. Find one to try at your next family meal! ~Erik…