by Jennifer | Apr 10, 2017 | Family, Farming&Gardening
By Richard Gappmayer (Jennifer’s father) When the German POWs would come to work on my father’s farm they would, during the first summer, be accompanied by a guard. This guard would be armed with an M1 rifle. I don’t know if it was loaded. I suspect...
by Jennifer | Apr 3, 2017 | Amish, Cooking
This is a delicious pie and so easy. I am only annoyed with myself that I didn’t get a picture of it before it got devoured. Enjoy! For pie crust: Finely chop the Oreos in a blender or food processor. Place the Oreo crumbs in a medium mixing bowl and stir in the...
by Jennifer | Mar 20, 2017 | Cooking
This is a fantastic bread for beginning bread makers. It’s mostly foolproof, and despite a few mishaps I’ve had with it in the past, it always turns out delicious and beautiful. The loaves are big, and if you’d prefer you can divide the dough into...
by Jennifer | Mar 13, 2017 | Amish, Quilting Bee
Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! When I saw the pattern for this cute, quilted wall hanging, I couldn’t resist making it. The pattern is by Joan Ford on Bernina’s WeAllSew.com. Each heart-shaped shamrock leaf is made from 11 different fabrics, so I started this quilt...
by Jennifer | Mar 6, 2017 | Faith, Family, Farming&Gardening
By Richard Gappmayer, Jennifer’s father Near the end of WWII, German POWs were brought to the United States and housed in camps around the country. They were brought here because there was no place to keep them in Europe, and there was a shortage of labor here....
