By Kevin Williams I spent the day with a wonderful group of people this week, people who are almost constantly mistaken for the Amish. They are the Old Order German Baptist Brethren, a group of Plain people that live in rural west-central Ohio. These are not to be mistaken with the Old German Baptist […] Read more
PLAIN KANSAS By Rosanna Bauman I have been accused of acting like a blonde before (Editor’s Note: I told Rosanna the other day that she risks offending every blonde with her “ditzy blonde” references, but I remembered. “Oh, you’re blonde, I guess it’s okay then, you can poke fun at yourself.” Rosanna laughed and agreed. […] Read more
I once again go through my vast archive of photos in search of images that may not merit a whole post, but they are still interesting to share. AMISH SMALL BUSINESS: Let’s start out with this tiny Amish-owned garden center. These folks take “small” business literally! I stumbled upon it once in an Amish settlement in […] Read more
This recipe is a mainstay at almost any Amish family gathering I’ve been to in the Midwest. It’s almost like a requirement of the meal: someone has to bring a layered lettuce salad. It is a delicious addition to a meal and it’s probably a favorite because it’s easy to make, feeds a lot of […] Read more
By Kevin Williams Since most of us up north are still plunged in the deep freeze and having cabin fever, I thought I’d give us all some “warmth” this week by exploring “Pinecraft” the Amish haven for snowbirds in western Florida. I posted a story last year about Alma Sue’s Quilt shop in Pinecraft, one […] Read more
Doris and Carl Nead, Rosanna’s grandparents, celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2009. By Rosanna Bauman There is a cold wind from Canada blowing into Kansas, but I am wrapped up against the bitter winter wind with a heavy woolen shawl. It is more than the shawl that warms me: this is my recently deceased Grandma […] Read more
By Kevin Williams Right now the Amish enclave of Pinecraft, Florida is at its peak, bustling with sun-seeking snowbirds of the Plain type. Amish and Mennonites are packed elbow to elbow now in a small slice of Sarasota enjoying the warmth and sand of Pinecraft. The “village” as it is affectionately called does have a […] Read more
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