A delicious breakfast idea. Can be frozen the night before and them baked in the morning.
Amish Snickerdoodle Toast
1 1/4 cups half and half cream
3 eggs, beaten
2 TBS sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
5 cups of cinnamon and sugar crispy sweetened cereal, (Cinnamon Toast Crunch), crushed
12 (3/4 inch thick) slices of Amish bread
Spray a 15 by 10 by 1 inch baking tray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
Beat together the cream, eggs, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla in a shallow bowl. Place the crushed cereal in another bowl. dip the bread slices into the egg mixture, allowing it to sit for several minutes on both sides so that some of it is absorbed by the bread. Dip the soaked bread into the crushed cereal, coating it on both sides. Place on the prepared baking tray. When they are all dipped and coated and place on the pan.
Place in an oven that has been preheated to425*F
Bake, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes, turning over halfway through the baking period.
Ingredients:
3 cups Idaho potatoes, peeled, boiled and cut into cubes when cool, approx. 1 lb.
4 tablespoons butter…
4 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lb. Velveeta cheese, diced
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 lb. smoked sausage
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Cheese Potato & Smoked Sausage Casserole
Directions:
Cut skinless smoked sausage in half, lengthwise, and then chop into 1/2 inch “half moon” cuts.
Cook in a frying pan for about 15 minutes, turning frequently to SLIGHTLY brown.
Meanwhile, put cooked & diced potatoes in 2 quart casserole.
Add cooked meat and give it a gentle toss.
Mix all remaining ingredients (except for shredded cheddar cheese & the paprika) in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, melted and smooth. (Use a whisk and stir constantly.)
Pour white/cheese sauce over potatoes and meat.
Sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese on top, and then sprinkle paprika evenly over the top.
Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 35-45 minutes (watch, until golden brown on top).
Beyond the Horse and Buggy: Discovering the Hidden Charms of Plain City, Ohio’s Amish
The community’s shops and restaurants attract a lot of visitors. Yutzy’s Farm Market and the Cheese House are two examples.
Original tastes, creative comforts and new-found friendships will flavor your experience. This is a friendly, familiar American small town for a relaxing day trip or a week’s vacation.
Amish and Mennonite Communities
In Plain City and the surrounding countryside, visitors will see Amish families on their farmsteads and at local markets and shops. A visit is a great opportunity to learn about Amish culture and traditions, including one-room schooling, community service and socializing. Although the Amish differ on some aspects of religion, they all agree on two main points: complete obedience to their church and separating themselves from the outside world.
Amish are bi- and even tri-lingual; they speak a Low German dialect among themselves and High German for church services. They drive buggies and use a church wagon to transport the benches they use for their weekly church services, which alternate between members’ homes. Their children attend one-room schools until they are eight years old.
Although many Amish have religious objections to being photographed, they allow visitors to photograph their crafts and products. They also welcome visitors to visit their shops and restaurants, including the popular Der Dutchman Restaurant and Dutch Kitchen cooking school, Amish-owned furniture stores, cheese houses and farmers’ markets.
While the majority of Amish in Holmes County are Swartzentruber, significant numbers of Amish from other affiliations also live in the area. The Amish in Ashland and Medina Counties, for instance, follow stricter church rules, including an absolute ban on tobacco and automobiles for their youth. These residents use gray Slow Moving Vehicle triangles rather than orange, and they use white instead of black for their church wagons.
Businesses
As with any town, there are a variety of successful businesses that exist in Plain City. Among these are Jan And Tony’s, which has been around since 1991, and Pioneer Pizza, which is another well known pizza place that gets a lot of business. Another popular eatery is the Plain City Lanes, which offers bowling leagues and parties.
The town also has some smaller businesses, such as the Grainery, which is a music venue and restaurant that does a good amount of business in the summertime. There’s also the Red Hen, which serves breakfast and lunch meals. The newest addition is the Amish Door Village, which does triple duty by offering restaurants, lodging and shopping.
One of the biggest attractions is the annual Plain City Steam Threshers show, where you can see different types of steam engines and agricultural machinery in action. It’s a fun and educational experience for people of all ages, and it draws in large crowds of people from across the state.
Another popular attraction is Pastime Park, which has a number of events throughout the year and hosts many of the town’s big festivals. There are baseball and softball fields, sand volleyball courts, playgrounds and a public swimming pool that all get lots of use. The town is also home to the Plain City Performing Arts Center, which stages various shows throughout the year.
Tourist Attractions
Hundred-year-old covered bridges, remnants of tallgrass prairie and the occasional arrowhead unearthed from a farmer’s field are just part of what makes Plain City so unique. The town’s people still live on the land of their great-grandparents and enjoy the simple, homemade food of a time gone by.
There are a number of other places to visit in the Amish community. You can find shops that sell wood furniture (the Amish are fine craftsmen) such as Yoder Cabinets and Berlin Village Gift Barn. There are also many specialty food stores. Troyer’s Trail Bologna is one of the best known. You will also find plenty of homemade craft and antique stores.
While many of the restaurants in this area serve only non-alcoholic beverages, there are a number of wineries. The Ugly Bunny Winery, Sunny Slope Winery, Doughty Glen Winery and Swiss Heritage Wine Cellars are all worth a stop. Be sure to keep an eye out for the horse-drawn buggies when driving through the countryside. The Amish believe that a picture of themselves is a graven image and do not allow pictures in their homes or have them on the backs of their cars.
Things to Do
The village is known for its Amish culture and offers visitors a chance to step back in time to experience the way of life that has been largely unchanged for centuries. Guests can explore Amish farms, attractions and tours, shop for handmade crafts or chow down on authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.
The Amish community is active in the local government, and residents are encouraged to become involved by serving on committees that focus on a variety of topics, from parks and recreation to zoning. The village council meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. The public is welcome to attend and will be given two minutes per topic to address the council.
There are plenty of things to do in Plain City, from petting bristly pigs at a farm to relaxing with a glass of wine and acoustic music. The village is also home to a number of locally owned businesses, including Mark Troyer Builders, Yutzy Brothers Plumbing and Miller’s Furniture/Amish Wood Shop. Those looking to sew their own clothes will find everything they need at D&J Fabrics, while Coblentz Chocolates will satisfy the sweet tooth of any visitor.
The median household income in Plain City is $73,351 and the average individual income is $48,402. Most residents of this village are homeowners with only 23% renting their homes.
And don’t forget Der Dutchman for a taste of Amish cooking and a chance to sit in an Amish buggy booth.
Calling all potato salad lovers! This Hot Amish Potato Salad recipe is sure to be your new go-to side dish. Imagine perfectly cooked potatoes mixed with crispy bacon, tangy pickles, and a savory dressing that will make your taste buds dance. This recipe is perfect for a summer BBQ or a fall potluck, and it’s sure to be a hit with everyone. Plus, it’s hot, creamy and delicious! So get your aprons on and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delicious and easy-to-make Hot Amish Potato Salad recipe.
This is one of my favorite side dishes. Hot, sweet and sour.
I usually leave out the eggs, but that is a personal choice.
Recipe:
* 4 slices bacon * ½ cup chopped onion * ½ cup chopped green pepper * ¼ cup vinegar * 1 teaspoon salt * 3 hard boiled eggs * 2/8 teaspoon pepper * 1 teaspoon sugar * 1 egg * 1 qt. hot, cubed, cooked potatoes * ¼ cup grated raw carrot
Dice bacon and pan fry. Add chopped onion and green pepper. Cook 3 minutes. Add vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar and beaten egg. Cook slightly. Add cubed potatoes, grated carrot and diced hard-cooked eggs. Blend and serve hot.
In honor of our Mennonite cousins, a little Mennonite humour. The Amish are in actuality, a Mennonite sect, having left the Mennonites many years ago. Today, most Mennonites drive automobiles, have electricity and church houses. The traditional Mennonite groups have maintained plain dress, head coverings for the ladies and non-resistance as a way of life and shun more worldly entertainments like radio and television when the neighbors are looking.
Mennonite Jokes
Q. How do we know that Adam and Eve were Mennonite? A. Who else would be alone in a garden with a naked woman and be tempted by a piece of fruit?
Q. What happens when you take one Mennonite fishing?
A. He drinks all your beer.
Q. What happens when you take two Mennonites fishing?
A. They don’t drink any of your beer.
Q. How many Mennonites do you take on a fishing trip?
A. At least two so they won’t drink all your beer.
Q. What’s the difference between a Mennonite girl and Alaska?
A. About three degrees.
Q. What’s the difference between a Mennonite girl and a water buffalo?
A. About 12 pounds of hair.
Q. How do you make them weigh the same?
A. Shave the Mennonite lass.
Q. What’s the difference between a Mennonite boy and a rock?
A. The rock moves faster.
Q. What is the difference between a Lutheran and a Mennonite ? A. A Lutheran will say ‘hello’ to you in a liquor store!
Q. What’s the shortest book in the world? A. Mennonite war heroes.
Q. How many Mennonites does it take to change a light bulb?
A. Seven – one to actually change the bulb and six to complain that they liked the old one better.
Q. Why don’t Mennonite women wear sleeveless dresses?
A. They refuse to bare arms.
Q. What goes black and white, black and white, black and white?
A. An Old Order Mennonite somersaulting down a hill.
Q. How was copper wire invented?
A. Two Mennonites found a penny.
Q. What do you get when you cross a Mennonite and a Japanese car? A. A TOYODER
Q. What do you call a beautiful girl in a Mennonite Church?
A. A visitor.
Q. What is the definition of a Mennonite?
A. Somebody that can buy from a Jew and sell to an Amishman and still make a profit!
Q. How do you break a Mennonite’s neck? A. You walk all around his car.
Q. How many conservative Mennonites does it take to change a light bulb?
A. None. We couldn’t possibly change the original bulb.
“Being Mennonite never stopped me from sinning – just from enjoying it!”
He could have been an Anabaptist, but he wanted to live a little Luther.
Name a serious Mennonite ethical dilemma: Free beer.
