This superb collection of dessert recipes from bestselling author of Amish fiction Wanda E. Brunstetter will transport your taste buds to the slow lane, where life is meant to be savored and appreciated. You ll be delighted with this wunderbaar gut (wonderful good) volume, as you open your heart (and kitchen) to the delicious desserts and simple ways of the Plain People.   Yummy is such a good word to describe this book! I loved all of the desserts and really loved everything about the book. (Amanda Kelly 2011-04-19) This book is a wonderfully, deliciouly sounding Amish recipe cookbook that makes your mouth water while reading these recipes. I put several of these recipes in my personal recipe book becuase these sounded so good! This book is a must if you like to collect wholesome Amish recipes. It is a keeper you will refer back to quite a bit. You will impress your family and friends with these desserts! (Laurie Carlson Laurie Here 2011-04-25) What a delightful accompaniment to Wanda Brunstetter's wonderful books about the Amish...Wunderbar Gut Desserts From The Heart of Amish Country! This cookbook is beautifully illustrated with photographs of the Amish life as well as mouthwatering pictures of the desserts. Mmmm...Shoofly Pie, Apple Pandowdy, Magic Cobbler, Strawberry Divinity...the list of delicious Amish desserts goes on and on. What a wonderful cookbook to add to your collection. The recipes are all very straightforward and sound absolutely delicious! (Kathryn Poulin Mysteries, Etc. 2011-05-30) The recipes in the book are all written in easy to understand terms. Some of them are very simple and none of them look extremely difficult. I would love to check out Wanda Brunstetter s other Amish cookbooks after sampling this one. (Alicia Hart Through My "I"s 2011-06-15) Is it possible to love a cookbook? Because I love this one! Not only does it contain delicious recipes, but it also contains small thoughts and anecdotes from Amish men and women - and ... photographs ... beautiful, beautiful photographs.These photographs depict not only the delicious recipes, but also give a glimpse into the daily life of Amish families throughout the United States. (Michelle Barker Muse by Michelle 2011-06-21) My thoughts about the book? One word pretty well sums it up: YUMMY! There is a good variety of recipes --odie Moore Mom's Place 2011-08-01 Amish Friends Cookbook: Desserts by Wanda E. Brunstetter; is full of recipes and photographs of long proved Amish dessert recipes, that have been shared with family and friends likely for generations. Basic recipes, some very distinctive to the Amish, that will be a hit on your table whether it s for family dinner, a bake sale, pot luck or holiday gathering. I wrote a post a couple of weeks ago, taking some of the quotes about simplicity that are peppered throughout the cookbook. And that s summarizes the cookbook itself, simple recipes that satisfy both physically and on a taste level as well. You won t find fancy gourmet fondants and ganaches in this cookbook, but you will find recipes that will likely become tradition in your own home. --Tammy Litke Three Different Directions 2011-08-09 This superb collection of dessert recipes―from bestselling author of Amish fiction Wanda E. Brunstetter―will transport taste buds to the slow lane, where life is meant to be savored and appreciated. More than 125 recipes for authentic Amish cookery, including homemade cakes, candies, cookies, pies, and cobblers, are complemented by full-color photographs and inspiring thoughts celebrating the simple life. ; New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Wanda E. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. She has written close to 90 books translated in four languages.  With over 10 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nations most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. Wanda s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Used Book in Good Condition