Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

Gloria Yoder is an Amish mom, writer and homemaker in rural Illinois. The Yoders travel primarily by horse-drawn buggy and live next to the settlement’s one-room schoolhouse. Readers can write to ...

The side dishes include mashed potatoes, vegetables, and various salads. Don’t forget to save room for the dessert section. The shoofly pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch classic you need to try. It’s sweet ...

This year our family gathered on Christmas Day. What a joy it is to me when we can be with our loved ones. Let us remember the reason for the season. Our Savior Jesus Christ was born. Dec. 22 was my ...

A Geauga County, Ohio, grand jury indicted four men accused of the October 9 home invasion and attempted kidnapping at an ...

Christmas 2025 will be here in a few days already! This year our family will gather on Christmas Day. What a joy it is to me ...

The Times Observer published thousands of local stories this year, but none generated more attention and debate than the ...

Pennsylvania farmers markets serving classic Pennsylvania Dutch fare, from baked goods to hearty comfort foods rooted in ...

Roast beef, ham, and other meats are cooked just right. The side dishes range from creamy mashed potatoes to fresh vegetables. Make sure you leave some space for the dessert area. Shoofly pie is a ...

Lovina looks forward to her family gathering on Christmas Day. Before then, she made Christmas cookies for Joe to give to his ...

From Amish Country classics to sushi-loaded spreads, these Ohio buffets are worth the wait: big flavors, endless plates, and ...