Cooking from Quilt Country : Hearty Recipes from Amish and Mennonite Kitchens
by Marcia Adams

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Book Review: "The heart of regional American cookery"
Summary: 5 Stars

Each chapter starts with some history, as in "The Barn Raising" in the summer section, which describes this terrific community tradition (those who have seen the Harrison Ford film "Witness" will remember the barn raising scene), where the women prepare a noon meal for a hundred or more men, and arrange it on long tables...and how these meals are "still prepared in kitchens without electricity" (pg. 65).
There is a chapter on Thanksgiving, with the traditional Amish-Mennonite menu. It would be interesting for someone with a large family to prepare this from the Apple Salad to the Mincemeat and Custard Cornbread.

The paper quality is good, with a semi-matte finish, and the photographs by Alexandra Avakian capture the atmosphere and beauty of the rural locations, the houses, the creative and colorful quilts, and the people; the children are exquisite, and look so healthy.
This book represents a wonderful piece of Americana and a basic part of our heritage; it is lovely to look at, a pleasure to read, and full of wholesome, nutritious and delicious recipes to treasure for generations.

Summary of Cooking from Quilt Country : Hearty Recipes from Amish and Mennonite Kitchens

Baking Books

• Subjects > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Baking
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• Regional & International > U.S. Regional