Clare County Cleaver

It’s downright cold outside- the perfect weather for sipping lattes, snuggling in soft blankets, and watching the gentle flicker of a candle. Each year as spring arrives, I wonder how I … more

12/5/22

Amish Cook-Caramelized Baked Apples

When I think of Thanksgiving, I think of a time of giving thanks. Then I wonder if I have a life filled with Thanksgiving like I could have. Really, I know there is plenty of room for growth in that … more

11/23/22

Amish Cook-Sweet and Sour Beans

Editor's Note: This week's column is being written by Jeriah Raber, 26, younger brother of Gloria Yoder. Gloria will return next week. Hello to all of big sister Gloria’s special friends! … more

by Jeriah Raber | 7/12/22

Amish Cook- A Bittersweet Mother's Day

“Happy Mother’s Day!” It was Julia, sleepily walking out of the bedroom holding, Gumdrop, her pet miniature poodle. Snuggling up next to me on the couch, we shared a hug. There were … more

by Gloria Yoder | 5/30/22

Amish Cook-Comforting Casserole For a Funeral

No matter how we try, it's impossible to avoid it altogether. Death is not naturally a pleasant part of life, and we avoid it at all costs. Still, it happens. This last week we've been face to … more

by Gloria Yoder | 5/17/22

Amish Cook-Gloria Returns

Gloria Returns THE AMISH COOK BY GLORIA YODER Dearest friends across the board, thank you for all your love and support these intense days and moments. The children thoroughly enjoy opening … more

by Gloria Yoder | 5/2/22

Amish Cook Will Continue

Daniel Yoder, 33, passed away on April 4 from injuries sustained in a logging accident. The tragedy leaves Gloria, who pens the weekly Amish Cook column, to raise six children. … more

By Kevin Williams | 4/20/22

Amish Cook-A Milestone for the Yoder's

Note from Kevin Williams, Editor of the Amish Cook column: It is with great sadness and shock that I tell readers that Gloria's husband, Daniel, died in a logging accident on April 4. At the … more

4/13/22

Amish Cook-Praying for Ukraine

My heart is crushed for all the thousands suffering this very moment. Besides all the natural disasters, there’s the horror and sadness of many innocent people’s lives at stake and even … more

By Gloria Yoder | 3/22/22

Cooking a Family Affair at the Yoder’s

The Amish Cook BY GLORIA YODER Cooking a Family Affair at the Yoder’s Cooking styles come and go in spurts at our house. I enjoy paging through cooking magazines with creative … more

by Gloria Yoder | 3/11/22

Amish Cook-Valentine Brownie for Valentine's

“The bus is coming! The bus is coming!” A quick glance down our small gravel road showed that the children were correct. The long-awaited trip had arrived. We were all at the end of … more

by Gloria Yoder | 2/9/22

Amish Cook-Christmas Equations

Have you ever seen an equation that didn't look equal? I have. As December keeps winding down, there is the joy and anticipation of celebrating Jesus' birth. The children are constantly … more

Gloria Yoder | 12/27/21

The Yoders Know Their Onions

What a combination. It's 6:00, the birds outside my window are trying to outdo each other, all six little children are sound asleep, and Mommy is ready to write! All we need is a stretcher to … more

12/13/21

Amish Cook-Pumpkin Rolls

Plans are in the making. This year the children are all excited to spend Christmas with cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents in Ohio. If we all gather at Grandpas’ large farmhouse, we fill … more

11/24/21

A Recipe for Well-Behaved Children

The question has been popping up again, "Why are Amish children so well behaved?" Smiling to myself, it becomes pretty apparent that those posing the question have not seen all I've seen in this … more

11/22/21