The children have all gone to bed and are sound asleep. The children and I spent the day at my sisters, Susan and Verena's house, helping them get ready for an upcoming yard sale. My sister Emma and ...

Preheat oven to 350°F. Make the crust: Mix together butter and brown sugar, then mix in flour and oats to make an oatmeal ...

Sons Benjamin, 21, and Joseph, 18, both have left for work. It is 5 a.m., and I decided I’ll write this column while all is still quiet. The weather has taken a big change overnight. Yesterday, and ...

Mix well the eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Now whisk in the milk and melted butter. Finally add in the oats, and pour mixture into a baking dish (8×8 baking ...

Sons Benjamin, 21, and Joseph, 18, both have left for work. It is 5 a.m. and I decided I’ll write this column while all is still quiet. The weather has taken a big change overnight. Yesterday, and for ...

It’s another sunshiny February day with the temperatures above freezing. Yesterday, I hung the laundry out on the wash lines to dry. Once again, I was able to bring it all in and fold it and put it ...

The Lancaster Amish are thought to be some of the best bakers in the world, known for their arduous hand mixing techniques and soft pastries made with generous helpings of fresh butter. Their famous ...