Author Archives: Sherry

A Hoot and a Happy Mother’s Day Contest

photos: Memories By Chris This contest is closed. Congratulations to our winner, Diane Braddock! A $25 Amazon.com gift card has been sent to Diane, electronically. Today’s post is written by my friend, Rhonda Schrock. Our first connection was online, but … Continue reading

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The No Comfort Zone

“If we put them in the freezer first, they won’t wiggle in the frying pan.” My stomach flip-flopped when I saw my son’s “catch of the day.” Hanging from his closed fist were the legs of the enormous bullfrog he’d … Continue reading

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A Reviewer’s Delight

Mary Fisher and I were waiting in line for lunch and overheard two fellows say they drove down from Tallahassee especially to eat at Yoder’s Restaurant, having seen it featured on the cable TV program, “Man vs. Food.” Not surprising, … Continue reading

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“Grounds For Insanity” & Contest

This contest is now closed. Thanks to all who entered! Congratulations to Nancy Cribbs on winning the cutesy, pink Baking Package, a mug from Yoder’s Restaurant and Amish Village, and the book Wild Horses, by Linda Byler. Please send e-mail … Continue reading

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No Snow in Sarasota But Plenty of Flakes

Okay, so there’s a few flakes in Sarasota, but there’s plenty of wonderment here to make life ultra sweet. Being one of the lucky few to live in world-famous Pinecraft, I walk or hop on my bike each day for … Continue reading

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Review on Cooking & Such

I must say, when I subscribed to this magazine, I expected it to be good, knowing the editor’s reputation – in producing cookbooks and recipes, BUT was totally shocked by the stunning photography and creative, delicious recipes that were there!! … Continue reading

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A Flurry of Fun

Life for me the last while has been a whirlwind of activity. The month of October wrapped up with a visit to Pinecraft from the fabulous Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of A Lancaster County Christmas and many other popular … Continue reading

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Cindy Woodsmall

Hi, friends! New York Times bestselling author Cindy Woodsmall has graciously invited me to write a monthly post for her website. I began writing this particular story when my daughter Jacinda was moved from Day Treatment to the E.R. and … Continue reading

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Dreams Really Do Come True!

PtL! The cover for Cooking & Such ~ adventures in Plain Living is here! Are you ready for a contest? Keep reading. There are two! While spooning gravy over my plate of biscuits last winter in Troyer’s Dutch Heritage Restaurant, … Continue reading

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A random contest!

Just a quick update while the oven preheats: The second edition of Taste of Pinecraft; Glimpses of Sarasota, Florida’s Amish Culture and Kitchens is off the press! We’ve got new covers reflecting the many spectacular endorsements that came in – … Continue reading

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