Old things fascinate me. So when my husband and I spent last weekend in Amish country we took some time walking around, perusing antiques and other old things that were for sale. I could spend hours in antique shops—not buying, just looking. Looking, and wondering. Who hand-stitched that lace doily with such skill? Did they… Read More
Here on Not Quite Amish, seemingly surrounded by workers of the land, I have an admission to make: I have two brown thumbs. I am not a gardener, farmer, or tender of any plants. It is not my gift. I admire those who can grow flowers and vegetables. In fact I support them whole-heartedly! Here… Read More
Hi friends at Not Quite Amish. I’m Sherry Gore, and here’s a little peek “behind-the-scenes” about the making of a few cooking videos my publisher is posting online in anticipation of the May 7 release of my book Simply Delicious Amish Cooking. Hope you enjoy! *** About a month ago, I get a call while… Read More
Y’all know I love trying new recipes and products, so when I saw the new McCormick Gourmet Recipe and Seasoning Mixes I had to give them a try. The first one I tried was Creamy Parmesan and Sun Dried Tomato Penne. First off, this was a mistake for me. I’m not a pasta eater, but… Read More
The go-to meal I bring when asked to help out is lasagna. It’s easy. It transports well. And the leftovers are often better than the first go-round. This all changed when I was chatting with a friend. She related the story of when her baby arrived and everyone brought meals for her new family. “If… Read More
I grew up in the deep South with a mother who is definitely a fabulous cook. Everything we ate was from scratch, to the point that I didn’t know what that meant until I was grown. The Amish have such large families that they don’t face some of the challenges those of us with smaller… Read More
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