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New Compilation of the Recipes that Bring the Amish Together   Brand new, from  New York Times  bestselling author of Amish fiction, Wanda E. Brunstetter, is a collection of over 200 recipes that are great for taking along and sharing where people meet to worship, work, and play. Included are tips for traveling with and serving food as well as personal stories of how gatherings are at the heart of the Amish community. The well-organized book boasts contributions from Amish and Mennonites from across the United States. Categories include Beverages, Snacks, Breads and Rolls, Salads, Side Dishes, Main Dishes, Desserts, and Feeding a Crowd. Encased in a lay-flat binding and presented in full color, home cooks from all backgrounds will want to add this cookbook to their collection.  Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Gatherings Cookbook  is sure to become a treasured resource. MY BOOK REVIEW: 5 Stars:  5/5 star rating Anyone who has ever tasted Am...

  Amish Cooking Class Cookbook:  Over 200 Practical Recipes for Use in Any Kitchen Book Review by Wanda E. Brunstetter Amish Cooking Basic Enough for Beginners     Fans of  New York Times  bestselling author Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish romance novels are invited to go back to cooking basics with characters from the bestselling Amish Cooking Class series. Heidi Troyer, her students, and other contributors share over 200 practical recipes for use in any kitchen, along with tips to keep things running smoothly. From learning how to boil eggs and knead biscuits to building a German Pizza and an Amish Haystack feast,  The Amish Cooking Class Cookbook  includes something beneficial for every age and skill set. Divided into traditional cookbook categories, there is a recipe everyone will find to love. MY REVIEW:   Oh my goodness, I think this may just be my new favorite cookbook!   I fell in love with the c...

Review of Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Harvest Cookbook Over 240 Recipes for Using and Preserving the Bounty of the Land Overloaded with garden produce, CSA shares, or farmers’ market finds? Now you’ll know what the Amish do with these seasonal fruits and vegetables and how they preserve some of them for future use. Bring the wisdom of Amish gardeners and cooks into your own home with dozens of recipes and tips from the heart of Amish country in  Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Harvest Cookbook . This well-organized book is sure to become a treasured resource. MY REVIEW:   Never again will you find more delicious ways to cook, prepare, and preserve the vegetables, meats, fruits, herbs, pasta, and even weeds than in this cookbook.  Scripture verses are interspersed throughout the recipe book.   There is a section on how to use weeds, yes, weeds...for cooking, medicinal purposes, and more!   There is a section on planting according to the s...

Review of 99 Favorite Amish Recipes by Georgia Varozza The Amish are admired for their simple lives, their intricate quilts, their bold faith, and especially their homemade meals. Straight from the heart of Amish country, this new collection of hearty, wholesome recipes will remind you of the pleasures of the family table. Learn to prepare easy and delicious dishes for your family, including caramel apple pie, farmer’s stew, shoofly pie, haystack supper, and homemade noodles Bring the simple life home! MY REVIEW:  With each section of this wonderful recipe book, there is a scripture passage and prayer.   I appreciate the fact that the author includes some of her own tips for recipes, such as variations or substitutions one might use.    There is a section for "Best-Ever Breakfasts", "Midday Meals & Snacks", and "Quick & Easy Dinners".  The recipes featured are unique to the Amish homes.  I personally tried the Baked Oatmeal (this is...

Review of   Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Christmas Cookbook by Wanda E. Brunstetter The must-have cookbook of the season is  Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Christmas Cookbook —a brand new collection of holiday recipes and insights into Christmas celebrations direct from Amish homes. You’ll also enjoy the addition of scriptures and common Amish sayings. Surrounded by a beautiful lay-flat binding, this cookbook is the perfect holiday gift for yourself and friends. MY REVIEW:  What a delightful Christmas cookbook.  Wanda Brunstetter has collected many wonderful tried-and-true Christmas recipes from her many Amish friends.  She also explains the many Christmas traditions and ways of celebrating the Amish enjoy, including Old Christmas.  I think we all should celebrate Old Christmas as well.    Some of the favorite recipes shared include:   Gelatin Roll-ups (I did not even know that gelatin could be rolled up....I h...