We love the back roads of Lancaster County. They’re great for short-cuts when we're in a hurry and for relaxation when we're in need of some fresh air. Here’s a bridge you may drive under...
...and a stream you may pass when you take the scenic route to our town.
An Amish woman’s clothesline is a sight to behold. It’s often as neat and tidy and colorful as her well-tended garden and flowerbeds.
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It is harvest time in Lancaster County—the time of year when farmers work from dawn ‘til dusk in their fields. In the Amish community, the whole family works to care for the farm. In the picture above, a young woman helps bale hay by driving the horses.
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Our local country fairs ended this week and won't begin again until next fall. And now the geese are slowly honking their way south. This means pumpkin season is in full swing in Lancaster County! This wagon full of pumpkins sits at a local produce stand located just outside of town. Mmmm, suddenly we’re hungry for pumpkin muffins and pumpkin pie, not to mention pumpkin spice lattes!
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Gardening is a hobby and a delight for many folks here in Lancaster County. Simply take a drive on our back roads and you will find a feast for your eyes among the flowers and foliage in the area. And fall flowers are rarely a disappointment. These mums at our local greenhouse are just about to burst with vibrancy and vitality. Mums like these will brighten the gardens and doorsteps of many local homes during autumn.
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Here’s some lovely scenery:
You’ll feel refreshed.
And some gluten-free recipes to read and try!
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There’s more than one way to take in the beauty of Lancaster County’s rolling hills and farmland. It is not uncommon to see several hot air balloons on our drive to and from the office at this time of year. These balloonists are nearly ready for take-off. What you can’t see in this photo is all the people watching along the side of the road, probably wishing they could hop in the basket too.
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Yesterday was the first day of autumn. This miniature pony peeps between the fence boards. Perhaps, like us, this horse is anticipating the changes that fall will bring to Lancaster County: brightly-colored leaves, cool breezes, and the sweet scent of freshly-baked pumpkin pie.
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Summer vacation is over and this one-room Amish schoolhouse is filled with reading, writing, arithmetic, and children’s laughter once again. Amish children go to school through eighth grade, and one teacher instructs them all.
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Farming with horses is making a come-back in the U.S. and around the world.
Each year, there is a big gathering called Horse Progress Days related to all of the techniques and innovations in this field of interest. People swap stories, share tips, and check out new equipment. There’s also lots of food!
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Welcome to our community of food lovers! We cherish wonderful cooking, but we’re all busy and time deprived. Fix-It and Forget-It mushroomed from modest beginnings to include millions of home cooks. We welcome you to join the conversation. For more about us…
We really do love our Dutch oven, the original slow-cooker!
Who decides what’s grown-up food and what’s kid food? I’m thinking parents.
Barley is another grain, like quinoa that might not be widely used. But, the nutrients in barley and the flavor it gives to a dish make it worth hunting for in your grocery store!
We love lifting our eyes from our desks to watch what’s going on in the back field.
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