â¨Iâve called Pennsylvania home my whole life Lancaster County, to be exact. I grew up in the quiet corners of Kinzers and Gap, where open fields, horse-drawn buggies, and the scent of fresh-baked whoopie pies were just part of everyday life. After sc...
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â¨Shoofly & Surprise: Fun Foods from Amish Countryâ¨
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â¨Rooted in Tradition, Treasured by Timeâ¨
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â¨Small Town Finds, Big Heart Charmâ¨
â¨Shoofly & Surprise: Fun Foods from Amish Countryâ¨
â¨Simple ingredients, slow-cooked goodness, and sweet endings that feel like homeâ¨
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â¨In Lancaster County, whoopie pies arenât just a dessert theyâre a tradition. These pillowy-soft cakes, sandwiched around sweet, fluffy filling, can be found at nearly every Amish market, roadside stand, and country bake shop. Whether classic chocola...
⨠Whoopie pie⨠(of course this is the first one on the list lol)
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â¨Shoofly pie is Lancaster Countyâs most famous slice of sweet tradition. Made with a rich molasses base and topped with a crumbly, buttery streusel, itâs a staple of Pennsylvania Dutch baking. The âwet-bottomâ versionâgooey, dense, and perfectly spic...
â¨PA Dutch Shoofly Pieâ¨
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â¤ď¸ enjoy reading more about the delicious dessert Lancaster has to offerâ¤ď¸
â¨Everything You Need to Know About Desserts in Lancaster, Paâ¨
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â¨Unlike the typical pot pie with a crust on top, the PA Dutch version is a thick, creamy stew of chicken, vegetables, and noodles, often served over mashed potatoes or noodlesâcomfort food at its best.â¨
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â¨Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot Pie , The Pie That's Not a Pie!â¨
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â¨It might not be everyoneâs favorite, but I find it absolutely delicious with a good breakfast. Cook it really crispy and dip it into some ketchup youâre good to go.â¤ď¸
â¨A traditional breakfast meat made from pork scraps, cornmeal, and spices, scrapp...
â¨A Brief History of Pennsylvania Scrappleâ¨
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â¨Tender chunks of beef cooked down until melt-in-your-mouth soft, served over buttery egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Simple ingredients, deep flavor.â¨
â¨Amish Beef and Noodles â¨
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â¨A hearty broth-based soup made with shredded chicken, sweet corn, and rivels (tiny dumpling-like bits of dough). Itâs warm, filling, and a staple in Amish kitchens.â¨
â¨Pennsylvania Dutch Chicken Corn Rivel Soupâ¨
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â¨Slow-roasted chicken served with Amish potato fillingâa rich mix of mashed potatoes, bread cubes, onions, butter, and herbs. Itâs the ultimate Sunday dinner comfort food.â¨
â¨Amish Wedding Roast â¨
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â¨A collection of kitchen favoritesâmade with love, passed down through generations, and always meant to be shared. These recipes are filled with flavor, stories, and a sprinkle of joy in every biteâ¨
â¨48 Cozy Pennsylvania Dutch-Inspired Recipes - Taste of Homeâ¨
â¨Rooted in Tradition, Treasured by Timeâ¨
â¨Thereâs something special about things done the old-fashioned wayâcrafted by hand, rooted in tradition, and made to last. Every stitch, every carve, every detail tells a story. We love these pieces not just for how they look, but for the care, time,...
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â¨Tucked in the heart of Lancaster County, Kitchen Kettle is a little slice of homemade heavenâwhere jams are still stirred by hand, pies smell like grandmaâs kitchen, and every corner is filled with the charm of handcrafted goods, warm smiles, and ol...
â¨Kitchen Kettle Village in Lancaster County | PA Dutch Countryâ¨
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â¨Amish quilts have been a cherished part of their culture since the late 1800s. Originally made for warmth and practicality, they quickly became a quiet form of artistic expression. True to Amish values, early quilts were made using solid, often dark...
â¨Amish Country Quilts â¨
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â¨Community auctions (usually in muddy spring fields) where locals bid on handmade furniture, quilts, tools, and baked goods to support fire departmentsâ¨
â¨Amish Mud Sales 2025 in Lancaster, PAâ¨
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â¨Built by hand, built to last. Amish furniture is known for its unmatched craftsmanship, timeless design, and honest materials.â¨
â¨Peaceful Valley Funitureâ¨
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â¨Nestled in the heart of Lancaster County, Bird-in-Hand is a quaint village full of Amish charm, fresh-baked goods, horse-drawn buggies, and warm welcomes. Itâs where time slows down, traditions stay strong, and every visit feels like coming homeâ¨
â¨Experience Bird-in-Hand, PA | Lancaster County PA's Amish Countryâ¨
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â¨A beloved Amishâfrequented grocery offering bulk goods, deli meats, cheeses, spices, and herbsâ¨
â¨CREEKSIDE FOOD OUTLETâ¨
â¨Small Town Finds, Big Heart Charmâ¨
â¨From roadside stands to small-town storefronts, thereâs nothing like the charm of fresh-picked produce, handmade goods, and the kind of food that tastes like home. These are the places where community thrives and every bite tells a story.â¨
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â¨A massive Mennonite-owned grocery/bakery with an incredible selection of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, bakery items, bulk goods, and local specialtiesâ¨
â¨Shady Maple Farm Marketâ¨
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â¨Amish-grown fruits, vegetables, plus a variety of handcrafted goods like preserves and baked itemsâ¨
â¨Busy Bee's Farm Marketâ¨
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â¨Always a Friday night Favorite⨠best sausage sandwichesâ¨
â¨The Green Dragon Marketâ¨
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â¨Fresh produce, homemade whoopie pies, pumpkin rolls, breads, home-canned goods, root beer, and horseradishâall Amish-ownedâ¨
They donât have an exact website đ
â¨BLUEGATE FARMâ¨
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⨠if your looking for a slower pace to see the countryside this is the way to goâ¨
â¨Amish Buggy Ridesâ¨
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â¨absolutely love the place! And they have the cutest coffee shop inside⨠right across the street from kitchen kettle â¤ď¸