We had a facebook friend comment on a photo we posted this fall and ask about how to make apple butter at home. Making apple butter is really a pretty simple process. Well, perhaps, that is only half true. The traditional way of "stirring" apple butter over a campfire in a kettle can take all day but if you don't have that kind of time, or a campfire, or a kettle don't worry! This recipe is the next best thing!
Celebrate with a Giveaway!
Here at the Amish Country Almanac we are so excited that the website has finally gone live and we want you to celebrate with us! We are going to be giving away this beautiful, antique rolling pin to one of our very lucky readers! Think it should be you? CLICK HERE for details on how to enter!
Kauffman Bakery
Bunker Hill,
offering delicious baked goods since 1992. Bakery sells a wide variety
of delightful goodies ranging from breads,
cookies and pies to jams, jellies, spreads and souvenirs. Twenty Amish
and Mennonite women work in the bakery and cafe. Great place to stop for
a quick lunch. 330-893-2129 www.kauffmanscountrybakery.com
Der Bake Oven
Der Bake Oven - Located
in downtown Berlin, a local, "from scratch" bakery and cafe. Caterings
and custom orders for parties and weddings available. The cafe includes,
soups, salads, chicken quesadillas and burgers with fries. (330) 893-3365 www.derbakeoven.com
Broad Run Cheese House
Located in Sugarcreek, Celebrating over 70 years of cheese making, the
Broad Run Cheese House was established in 1933 by a group of local
dairy farmers. Through the years, Broad Run has produced some of the
finest cheeses in America. Gift baskets and locally produced wines also
for sale. (330) 343-4108 www.broadruncheese.com
Millersburg Brewing Company
Serving eight home brews, accompanied with a vast
wine list. This is topped off with cheese and meat pairings to beers
and wines. You will be able to purchase and carry-out all of the items. Millersburg Brewing Company is now members of the Ohio Craft Brewers Association. (330) 674-4728 www.millersburgbrewing.com
Sweetwater Farms
Family
run farmer's market in Sugacreek, open May through Nov. Fresh fruits
and
vegetables which are mostly raised here on our farm. Hanging baskets,
mulch, and bedding plants. Fresh, tasty product at a reasonable price.
Happily provides fresh produce to local favorite, Park Street Pizza! (330) 852-4257 www.facebook.com/sweetwaterfarm
Guggisberg Cheese House
Originally called Doughty Valley Cheese, Guggisberg Cheese began in 1950. Home
of the original and award winning "Baby Swiss Cheese" they currently
hold the record as World Swiss Cheese Champion! Long-standing
traditions of superior quality, authenticity,
and a genuine concern for customer's satisfaction. (330)
893-2500 www.babyswiss.com
Main Street Fudge and Popcorn Shop
Helping Hands Quilt Shop

Gramma Fannie's Quilt Barn
Berlin, part of Schrock's Amish Farm. Locally made quilts and wall hangings fill the rafters in this old barn, along with more than 2,000 bolts of fabric. Gramma Fannies carries only quilt shop quality fabrics including such lines as Marcus Brothers, Hoffman, Aunt Graces and Thimbleberries. 330-893-3243 www.grammafanniesquiltbarn.com
Country Craft Cupboard
Berlin, and specializing in handwoven and homespun fabrics. The main floor is filled with fabrics, wools, models,
and patterns, over-dyed cross-stitch threads and glass beads. The lower level is filled with books and
supplies for rubber stamping, scrap booking, and painting. (330) 893-3163 www.countrycraftcupboard.com
Millers Dry Goods
Charm, The areas first quilt shop began in 1965 in the Miller family
kitchen as a small fabric store serving the Amish Community. Today,
still family owned and operated it has has expanded to carry a large
variety of fabric, notions, batting and
stencils. Stocks over 8,000
bolts of calico and other fabrics. 330-893-9899
www.millersdrygoods.com
Berlin Leather and Shoe
Part of Schrock's Amish Farm, stocks, western wear, hats, boots and hand crafted belts. All of the belts are bench made in local Amish leather shops. Locally made log furniture includes things like dining room tables and hutches, bedroom furniture, hall trees, porch swings, benches and chairs. (330) 893-7038 www.amishfarmvillage.com/berinleather
Mt Hope Hardware
A part of the Do-it-Best co-op of hardware stores and lumber yards. Full-service hardware store with over 70,000 items available for overnight delivery. If they do not stock the item, one of their friendly employees will be happy to special order the item for you. (330) 674-7474 www.facebook.com/mthopehardware
Lehman's Hardare
Kidron, Thousands of products you
thought they quit making years ago fill the shelves. You'll fall in love
with our oil lamps, handmade pottery and copper cookie cutters; marvel
at our wood-burning cook stoves and retro refrigerators; and reminisce
with our wooden and tin toys, cast iron cookware, hand tools and water
pumps.
888-438-5346 www.lehmans.com
Charm Boot and Harness
Charm, started
in 1982 by Roy Miller with the help of his three sons. What used to be a
horse tack shop has become a place for everything from
work shoes and clothing, to western fashions and everything in between.
They still carry a variety of saddles, halters and leads. Custom orders
on shoes and belts available. 330-893-0402.
Keim Lumber Company
Charm, an award winning 125,000 square foot showroom offering
departments in Building Materials, Doors & Windows, Exotic Wood,
Molding & Mill work, Hardware, Home Decor, Housewares, Lawn &
Garden, Kitchen & Bath, Lighting & Electrical, Plumbing, Tools, and Flooring. Free delivery within 150 miles. (800) 362-6682) www.keimlumber.com
Amish Country Essentials
Located in Berlin, Ohio specializes in handmade soaps and natural skin care! It's a family business with over 200 years of history producing natural skin care products. They spend all their time making their products from scratch and by hand in small controlled batches. 330-674-3088 www.amishcountryessentials.com
Sommers General Store
Step back in history at this old-time general store, located on the corner of SR 39 and US 62. Soda pop in long-neck bottles, barrels of old-fashioned candy, large assortment of cookie cutters, kitchen gadgets, Berlin Flyer Wagons, pedal tractors, puzzles, cards & cookbooks. (330) 893-3492 www.facebook.com/SommersGeneralStore
Wendell August Forge

Tis the Season

Pine Tree Barn

Natures Food Market

Homespun Treasures

Lamp and Light Candle Company

The Coop at Dutch Valley

Coblentz Chocolate Company

Berlin Village Gift Barn
Located on the east edge of Berlin, it sits on the corner of State Routes 39 and 62.
Converted from an old dairy barn, the Village Gift Barn was opened in
the year 2000. The Berlin Village Gift Barn offers more than 20,000
square feet of shopping space for you, your friends, and your family. 330-893-2648 www.oldeberlinvillage.com
Winesburg Antique Mall
Winesburg Antique Mall
Address: 2119 Main, Winesburg, 44690
Phone:(330) 359-2213
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
Address: 2119 Main, Winesburg, 44690
Phone:(330) 359-2213
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
Route 62 Antiques
Route 62 Antiques
Address: 1000 U.S. 62, Dundee, 4462
Phone:(330) 359-799
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
Address: 1000 U.S. 62, Dundee, 4462
Phone:(330) 359-799
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am - 4:00pm
Berlin Village Antique Mall
Berlin Village Antique Mall
Address: 4774 U.S. 62, Berlin, 44610 Phone:(330) 893-4100
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Walnut Creek Antique Mall
The Walnut Creek Antique Mall
Address: 4872 McKinley Pl Dr, Walnut Creek, 44687
Phone:(330) 893-4010
Hours: Mon-Sat 9: am – 5:00 pm
Address: 4872 McKinley Pl Dr, Walnut Creek, 44687
Phone:(330) 893-4010
Hours: Mon-Sat 9: am – 5:00 pm
Dutch Valley Market
Flavorful items direct from the smokehouses, dairy farms, chicken coops,
orchards, and gardens of the surrounding Ohio countryside. Sample
Troyer’s Genuine Trail Bologna or a chunk of creamy Swiss from Steiner
or Guggisberg Cheese. Supplier for Der Dutchman and Dutch Valley Restaurants. 330 852 2631 www.dutchvalleymarket.com
The Ashery Country Store
The original bulk-food store, The Ashery began in an Amish basement in the late 1960's. Quality
products at reasonable prices. Deli
meats, cheeses, pastas, candy, baked goods, a variety of dips,
cookie and soup mixes, spices, dried
fruits, nuts, jams, peanut butter ground fresh daily (330) 359-5615 www.asherycountrystore.com
Troyer's Country Market
Locally produced meats and cheeses; jams
and jellies; bottled goodness found at Amish wedding tables; an
assortment of freshly made premium ice creams; bins stocked with fresh, in-season produce; delighted customers
when they discover Troyer brand foods! (330) 893-3786 www.troyerscountrymarket.com
Walnut Creek Cheese
By
far the largest bulk food store in the area. Stocking all you'd expect
from a bulk food store, they also have their own bakery, deli and meat
counter, jams and jellies, home-goods and home decor. Cooking classes
available. Home of the famous Mudd Valley ice cream! (877) 852.2888 www.walnutcreekcheese.com
Andrea's Furniture
Andrea's Furniture- Explore three floors covering over 50,000 square feet. Providing customers with a higher
level of quality and service, this philosophy continues on with the third generation of
the Andreas’ family. Discover an endless array of tastefully displayed galleries, fully accessorized as they would appear in your own home. 330-852-2494 www.andreasfurniture.com
Homestead Furniture
Believe it or not, Homestead Furniture
began in a former chicken coop! Today, Homestead Furniture is located
about a mile north of the original
location in a beautiful 27,000 sq. ft. showroom with our custom
furniture factory across the street. Professional interior design and
custom furniture design. (866) 674-4902 www.homesteadfurnitureonline.com
Stone Barn Furnishings
Stone Barn Furnishings -
featuring over two floors of Amish made hardwood furniture. Home
furnishing styles of today, heirloom qualities of the past. Stone Barn
Furnishings is your source for home accents, gifts, mattresses,
upholstered and hardwood furniture. Delivery available throughout the
continental United States. 330-674-2064 www.stonebarnfurnishings.com
Walnut Creek Furniture

The Wallhouse Hotel
The Wallhouse Hotel
Address: 2870 Cove Ln.
Phone:(800) 824-2013
Located in Walnut Creek Phone:(800) 824-2013
Walnut Street Lodging
Walnut Street Lodging
Address: 2596 Walnut Street
Phone: (330) 231-3055
Located in Walnut Creek toward Hillcrest Orchard
www.walnutstreetlodging.com
Address: 2596 Walnut Street
Phone: (330) 231-3055
Located in Walnut Creek toward Hillcrest Orchard
www.walnutstreetlodging.com
Sojourners Lodge and Log Cabin Suites
Sojourners Lodge and Log Cabin Suites
Address: 2156 Durstine Rd
www.sojournerslodgeohio.com
Address: 2156 Durstine Rd
Phone:(330) 359-5320
Located just north-west of Dundee
Miller Haus Bed and Breakfast
Miller Haus Bed and Breakfast
Address: 3135 County Road 135
Phone:(330) 893-3602
Address: 3135 County Road 135
Phone:(330) 893-3602
Lodging on the Square
Lodging on the Square
Address: 4877 W Main St.
Phone:(330) 893-1060
Located in downtown Berlin
www.zincksinn.com/lodging-on-the-square.html
Address: 4877 W Main St.
Phone:(330) 893-1060
Located in downtown Berlin
www.zincksinn.com/lodging-on-the-square.html