Amish and Mennonite (Hardcover, Library binding)

Did you know? That 'frolics' are Amish celebrations of life's important occasions, opportunities for socialization, and food? That the Amish raise all their own food crops, as well as livestock for meat? That the delicious foods eaten by the Amish are prepared without the benefit of modern conveniences? That Amish and Mennonite traditions, including their food traditions, are built around simplicity, conscience, and integrity? This volume of the "American Regional Cooking Library" is a storehouse of Amish and Mennonite history, traditions, and culture, and recipes. You'll learn to make traditional Amish and Mennonite dishes like shoofly pie, rivvels (a kind of dumpling), and sauerbraten. These educational and easy-to-understand recipes will allow you to sample a delicious slice of Amish and Mennonite life!