A man wanted on multiple serious charges led police on a high-speed chase in a remote part of Maine – with the pursuit ending after he hit an Amish wagon carrying six children. Fortunately, somehow no one was hurt, which doesn’t sound like what you’d expect after learning that speeds reached 90 MPH. From Fox 23: Police say they spotted 34-year-old Anthony Vangel of Easton…
I love the photos of this Amish home, on the market in southern Indiana. You’ll see some really neat interior pics below – a mix of plainer rustic charm and spaciousness. These are pretty fresh photos as well going by the snow (it’s only been on Zillow for about three weeks). The community is at Vevay, Indiana (home to two separate Amish groups). The description…
Amish furniture makers across the nation build furniture in a wide range of styles – including timeless varieties like Mission and Shaker – as well as more modern and contemporary designs. This list of 11 Amish-style coffee tables gives you a good sense of the types of tables the Amish are capable of producing. Check these examples for inspiration and ideas for your own living…
The Amish have a well-deserved, rich cooking heritage, with a combination of Pennsylvania Dutch tradition cuisine – such as sauerkraut, butter noodles, and shoofly pie – side-by-side with more contemporary recipes – like Italian or Mexican-inspired dishes. Try this list of ten Amish cooking secrets to add a bit of Amish tradition to your next meal. ~Erik If you’re curious about the wholesome goodness of…
The kitchen is one of the most-used spaces in the typical Amish home. Amish kitchens are spacious, practical, and often filled with handcrafted furniture and cabinetry, reflecting their woodworking tradition. Those elements – along with some other Amish-flavored ideas – appear on this list of 10 ideas you can use to create an Amish-inspired kitchen in your home. ~Erik If you’re drawn to the charm…
This is a crazy story which somehow flew under my radar the last two days. In Arthur, Illinois, a man who is described as wanting to join the Amish attacked and then attempted to kidnap a 16-year-old Amish girl. I only write “attempted” because she was saved by a 20-year-old female Amish relative – who gave chase and got the abductor to release the girl….
Cookies are one of the most common Amish baked goods. Typical Amish homes have a steady supply of them, baked up using family or community recipe books. Cookies in an Amish home make for a tasty snack or dessert, sometimes creatively combined with other treats like ice cream. Check out these 10 Amish cookie recipes for a treat on a cozy family evening – or…
In a reversal of roles I should have seen coming, Amish have now rescued an English driver from flood waters. It was just a week ago when we learned of an Amishman and his horse being rescued by EMA responders from flooding in Tennessee. Now in Kentucky, Amish have, in a way, returned the favor – pulling a stranded vehicle with two passengers out of…
Amish homes tend to be on the larger side – reflecting their generally large families of six, eight, or more(!) children. But that doesn’t mean they don’t need to maximize their floor space. These 12 Amish-style furniture pieces – some reflecting traditional Amish styles, others inspired by more modern designs – are meant to help you get the most out of your square footage. Find…
There’s nothing quite like the smell of baking – cookies, breads, pies – wafting through a cozy Amish kitchen. The Amish are experts at whipping up comforting treats using simple, common ingredients. Amish mothers are helped by their daughters (and sometimes sons) to bake a steady supply of treats for their families – as well as for church gatherings and other community events, like school…