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The Amish Cook: Sundays around the Yoder house
Somehow Sundays just put a relaxing slant on everything. I’m not sure what it really is, perhaps, it is the family times or the fact that itR...
The Amish Cook: Pet summer at the Yoders
Yes, more toasty summer days, more water fun, and many happy hours with family pets. As I write, the latest pets are three kittens from a stray mama c...
The Yoders take a surprise trip
Hey, you’ve got to join us for a leisurely afternoon. Daniel suggested that we all go for a ride with our standardbred mare, Sapphire, and open ...
Yoder family prepares for the baby
We’re working on organizing closets, cleaning out neglected corners, and getting things in order before the baby comes. I’m enjoying every...
Everything but the kitchen sink at the Yoders
It was one of those nights. As soon as one child was asleep, it seemed like another needed mama to blow a stuffy nose or something to soothe a raspy c...
Gloria and family enjoy granola
“Julia, Austin, wake up. We’re ready to go make granola at the store!” At the mention of granola, sleepy eyes popped open. The long-...
The Amish Cook: No bake fiber balls
An awful lot is going on in this world. I cannot wrap my little brain around it. How is one supposed to process it all? My heart just breaks in two as...
Pizza spaghetti a hit at the Yoders
Good morning from the Yoders, These quiet, pleasant mornings are almost addictive, once you get started, it’s hard to miss a single one. For yea...
The Amish Cook: Gloria serves up Daniel’s favorite fruit cobbler
It’s early morning, outside the office window where I do my writing the birds are singing full throttle, obviously not worried about the day ahe...
The Amish Cook: Gloria and Daniel offer some granola comfort
It was one of those perfect sunny days in the quiet countryside we call home. I had plans of working in the kitchen all forenoon but wasn’t sure...
