Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

The side dishes include mashed potatoes, vegetables, and various salads. Don’t forget to save room for the dessert section. The shoofly pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch classic you need to try. It’s sweet ...

This Amish grocery store in Michigan quietly serves unforgettable homemade sandwiches, drawing locals and road trippers to ...

Christmas 2025 will be here in a few days already! This year our family will gather on Christmas Day. What a joy it is to me ...

The Times Observer published thousands of local stories this year, but none generated more attention and debate than the ...

From Amish Country classics to sushi-loaded spreads, these Ohio buffets are worth the wait: big flavors, endless plates, and ...

"We attended the Christmas program at the school on Thursday night. Eight of our 15 grandchildren were in the program. Their ...

This year our family will gather on Christmas Day. What a joy it is to me when we can be with our loved ones. Let us remember ...

Despite moving into new industries, Amish entrepreneurs prioritize faith, family, and community over profits. Andrew Troyer ...

Plain and Simple,” her best-selling 1989 book, was a go-to text of the anti-materialist movement known as voluntary ...

Amish-made products are driving a modern handmade revolution, showing that craftsmanship rooted in tradition can thrive in today's mass-produced world. Their focus on quality, authenticity, and ...