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Old-Fashioned Amish Bob Andy Pie to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth


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Amish Bob & Andy Pie

Amish Bob Andy Pie This image courtesy of oasisnewsfeatures.com

This pie is quick and easy to make.
Amish Bob Andy Pie is a traditional Amish dessert recipe. The name, “Bob Andy Pie,” is unusual for a dessert, and its origin is a bit unclear. One story credits an Amish homemaker for naming the pie after her two sons, Robert and Andy, who loved it so much. Another story credits an Amish husband who named the pie after two of his horses. Either way, this delicious pie is one dessert you won’t want to miss.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 /2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 heaping tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 eggs (beat yolks and whites separately)
Instructions
  1. Mix together sugar, flour, cloves, and cinnamon.
  2. Add butter, beaten egg yolks, and milk.
  3. Then add whites of eggs. Pour into two unbaked pie shells and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until toothpick in the center comes out clean..
 
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Reflective Armbands for Amish Children One Sep to Iimprove Safety on Maine Roads


Reflective armbands for Amish children one step to improve safety on Maine roads

Whitefield, Maine Select Board Chairman Tony Marple said the conversation will be ongoing, but he said the town has a better idea of where the Amish typically travel and are taking steps to make the roads safer.
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This horse-and-buggy sign, shown in April at Whitefield’s municipal boundary with Pittston on Route 194, was one of the early efforts to warn motorists about the slowly moving vehicles.

State transportation officials on Wednesday handed out reflective armbands for Amish children who walk alongside the roads in Whitefield, a step intended to improve safety for the town’s newest residents.

Whitefield Select Board Chairman Tony Marple said the meeting between local officials and members of the Amish community included a healthy conversation that will continue the conversation about how to make town roads safer for horse-drawn carriages and other vehicles.

“I feel confident we are having a good dialogue, but it’s still a dangerous situation,” Marple said. “We need to balance the need for safety with their desire to maintain their traditions.”

Marple said the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Maine Department of Transportation have been helpful in working with the town after two recent traffic accidents involving horse-and-buggy rigs.

A horse-drawn buggy was rear-ended Oct. 4, and there was also a minor accident on Sept. 28. Nobody was injured in either, but the accidents damaged the vehicles, including thousands of dollars in damage to the horse-drawn carriage.

After the October accident, the Select Board met with the sheriff’s office and DOT to think of ways to increase vehicle safety in Whitefield. The Select Board agreed to continue the discussion, and Marple said there are plans to meet with the Amish community again in November.

At Wednesday’s meeting, which Marple said lasted about 90 minutes, the Amish received reflective armbands from the state transportation department that their children could wear when walking on the sides of the roads. Marple said the group discussed making sure the children are walking on the side of the road facing oncoming traffic, especially when going to and leaving their school on Route 218.

Marple said the group also talked about adding signs on certain town roads in Whitefield, depending on where the Amish typically travel. He said the town has a better understanding of the Amish travelers’ routes, and the signs, if they are approved, would be placed accordingly.

The buggies have reflective tape on the backs so drivers of motor vehicles can see them. Marple said the group discussed other ways to make the carriages more visible, but it’s going to be a challenge.
“There is some reluctance among the Amish community, based on their tradition, to use electric lights,” he said.

Transportation department traffic engineer David Allen said the department would add mileage information — such as “Horse and Buggy next three miles” — under existing warning signs.

Chief Deputy Rand Maker said there is an electric information sign on East River Road, and the sheriff’s office plans to move it around Whitefield during the next few months in hope of alerting as many motorists as possible to the presence of horse-drawn carriages.

Marple said a second electric information sign will be placed on Route 218 to alert drivers about their speed. “I think a lot of (the solution) will be community awareness,” he said. “It’s going to be an ongoing discussion, but we’re having a healthy dialogue.”

The Millers and at least two other Amish families moved into Whitefield and Jefferson in the spring after coming to Maine from New York state and Kentucky. Whitefield officials installed horse-and-buggy signs around town after their arrival.

Marple said there is still a lot to be done to educate residents and motorists. He said the Amish plan to submit an article for the Whitefield newsletter that also might be sent to local news media outlets.

The board also has discussed putting larger signs on specific roads entering the town that would read “Welcome to Whitefield. Beware of horse and buggy.” He said the cost for that type of sign would have to be included in the annual budget, but it is something they’ll look at next year.

Widening the roads is not something that has been discussed because it would be expensive, but Allen said he can’t say if that is something the DOT would consider in the future. Cooper Road doesn’t have a shoulder and Route 218, where the first accident occurred, doesn’t have much of one.

As more Amish people move into Whitefield and other central Maine communities, Marple said, discussions will continue on how best to make the busy thoroughfares, through streets and back roads safe for everyone.

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GARLIC PARMESAN ROASTED BROCCOLI


Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
  • Yield: 6 SERVINGS
  • Prep time: 5 MINUTES
  • Cook time: 10 MINUTES
  • Total time: 15 MINUTES

This comes together so quickly with just 5 min prep.Plus, it’s the perfect and easiest side dish to any meal!

INGREDIENTS:

· 24 ounces broccoli florets

· 3 tablespoons olive oil

· 4 cloves garlic, minced

· Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

· 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

· Juice of 1 lemon

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.

Place broccoli florets in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet.

Add olive oil and garlic; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Gently toss to combine.

Place into oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until tender.

Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan and lemon juice.

NOTE: 24 ounces broccoli florets is equal to about 5 cups.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Butter Cream Whoopie Pies


Chocolate Peanut Butter Butter Cream Whoopie Pies

Makes 12

Ingredients

For the cookies

  • 1/2 cup butter – melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa
  • 2 1/3 cups flour
  • 1 cup milk

For the peanut butter butter cream filling

  • 1/2 cup butter – melted
  • 1 cup creamy Peanut Butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups powdered confectioners sugar

Instructions

For the cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray baking sheet or whoopie pie pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl mix together butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and vanilla.
  • Add in the egg and continue beating until all smooth.
  • Add Dutch process cocoa and continue mixing.
  • Add flour and milk and continue beating until smooth. Make sure it’s completely mixed and soft.
  • Drop the cake dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto baking sheet
  • Bake 11 to 13 minutes until firm.
  • Remove from oven and let cool.
  • For the peanut butter butter cream filling
  • Beat melted butter and peanut butter in a bowl until mixed.
  • Gradually mix in sugar and once thick, add milk in.
  • Continue beating for about 2 minutes until butter cream is smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread peanut butter filling on one pie, while using another pie to press it down.

Serve with a cold glass of milk.

Amish Country Casserole


Amish Country Casserole

Amish Country Casserole is an economical, creamy dinner, perfect for a crowd.

  • Prep Time 10 minutes
  • Cook Time 35 minutes
  • Total Time 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound Pasta your choice ( 16 oz )
  • 1 TB Olive Oil extra-virgin
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 can Tomato Soup
  • 1 can Mushroom Soup (I substitute cream of chicken soup.)
  • 1 cup Milk
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley
Amish Country Casserole
Amish Country Casserole

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees)
  • Spray a large oven dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook the Pasta, in a large pot, as per the instructions on the packet.
  • Saute the Onion in the Olive Oil until soft
  • Add the Ground Beef and cook until done.
  • As soon as the Pasta is done – drain and return to the pot.
  • Add the cooked Meat, Tomato and Mushroom Soups and Milk to the Pasta – stir through
  • Season to taste with Salt and Pepper.
  • Transfer to the prepared oven dish
  • Sprinkle with Paprika and Parsley
  • Bake 25 – 30 minutes.
  • Serve while hot

Authentic Amish Whoopie Pies


Amish Whoopie Pie Authentic Recipe

Maybe you know them as “Gobs” (especially if you hail from PA) or maybe you know them as “Whoopie Pies”. Whatever you call them, these classic desserts are absolutely irresistible!

They consist of two cakey chocolate cookies sandwiched around an old-fashioned vanilla filling.

Try them frozen for a wonderful summer treat.

  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Cooling Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Servings: 16 whoopie pies
  • Calories: 284 calories

Ingredients

Authentic Amish Whoopie Pies
Authentic Amish Whoopie Pies

CHOCOLATE COOKIES

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup shortening or lard
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose plain flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup very hot or boiling water

CREAM FILLING

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 5 Tablespoons all-purpose plain flour
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons shortening
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

CHOCOLATE COOKIES

  • Preheat oven to 450F (235C) and line several cookie sheets with parchment paper
  • Set aside.
  • In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine sugar and shortening and beat together until well-combined.
  • Add egg and vanilla extract and stir until mixture is pale yellow and well-combined.
  • Stir in buttermilk and then set aside.
  • In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Prepare your boiling water.
  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and hot water to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients and stirring until combined after each addition.
  • Stir until well-combined and mixture is smooth. Be sure to use a spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure ingredients are thoroughly combined. The mixture should be thin like a cake batter rather than thick like a cookie dough.
  • Drop cookie batter by a heaping Tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies at least 2” apart (they will spread in the oven).
  • Bake for 5 minutes in 450F oven, then remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your cream filling.

FILLING

This Whoopie Pie filling starts with a flour/milk paste that’s critical to the texture and consistency of an old-fashioned Whoopie Pie.

  • Pour milk into medium-sized saucepan over medium/low heat and then sift/whisk flour into milk until smooth.
  • Continue to whisk constantly until mixture is thickened to a near paste-like consistency that wants to cling together.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before proceeding (if it’s warm and you proceed you’ll melt your filling and have a runny mess).
  • To speed up the process you can pour the mixture into another container but it will take at least 30 minutes.
  • Flour mixture will thicken even more as it cools.
  • Once flour/milk mixture has cooled, add to a medium-sized mixing bowl along with butter, shortening, salt and vanilla.
  • Use an electric mixer to beat until creamy and well-combined.
  • With mixer on low speed, gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.
  • Pair up your cooled chocolate cookies so that you have evenly-sized pairs.
  • Pipe or spread filling onto the bottom of one cookie then top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
  • Repeat until all cookies are filled.