The Cook and her Amish-Mennonite Cookbook

I’d like to introduce you to Sherry Gore, author of Taste of Pinecraft: Glimpses of Sarasota, Florida’s Amish Culture and Kitchens. I first came in contact with Sherry in 2006. Our friendship has grown over the years, and now I’d like to give you a chance to get to know her.

Sherry is a member of Sunnyside Mennonite Church—a Beachy Amish Mennonite church in Sarasota, Florida. For three years Sherry has been a scribe for the Amish newspaper known as The Budget. The Budget is a national publication serving the Amish and Mennonite communities since 1890. She is also a writer/food reviewer for The Pinecraft Pauper, Pinecraft’s village newspaper.

Sherry has written a 400-page cookbook. In addition to nearly 700 heirloom recipes from Amish and Mennonite women across the country, there are stories and tidbits about births, engagements, weddings, deaths, funerals, birthday celebrations, ordinations, anniversaries, wildlife encounters, and accidents.

Daniel Fisher, editor of the Pinecraft Pauper says that the cookbook is filled with, “…everyday comings and goings of life in Pinecraft, our Amish/Mennonite village situated in the heart of Sarasota, told through years of letters submitted to The Budget newspaper. Even if a recipe flops, the story with it won’t.”

You can read more about Sherry and about how to order her cookbook by click here. In my spring newsletter, I offer a chance to win an autographed copy of  Taste of Pinecraft: Glimpses of Sarasota, Florida’s Amish Culture and Kitchens. In this blog post, I’m offering a second cookbook. So if you entered the newsletter contest, here’s another chance to win a copy of Taste of Pinecraft.

For a chance to win, leave a comment below. Contest ends Monday, March 29. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, March 30. The winner will be announced as soon as she or he responds to my e-mail.

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This contest is now closed. The winner of Taste of Pinecraft; Glimpses of Sarasota Florida’s Amish Culture and Kitchens is RaDonna Murner. Congrats, RaDonna! The newsletter contest offers another chance to win the cookbook as well as an Amish-made wall hanging, but to enter “newsletter contests” you need to be signed up for the newsletter. To sign up, go to http://www.cindywoodsmall.com/newsletter.php

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We have our “Amish Letters & Contest” blog winner! The winner is Tina Rice! Congrats, Tina. She won an Amish-made wall hanging. She’s already responded to my e-mail, and the wall hanging will go out with tomorrow’s mail. Like many of our past winners, Tina has entered several of my contests, so if you didn’t win this time, don’t give up!


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186 Responses

  1. 186

    Sherry I would love to be entered into your cookbook giveaways. I have several Amish cookbooks, each time I get to Berlin, Ohio I always return with another Amish cookbook and many other treasures…. Plus I also do cooking schools at our local church and I’m sure you have some great recipes that I would love to try

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    Candy Belanger says:

    I love the idea of the author’s spotlight, especially when you feature someone as wonderful as Sherry! I am so looking forward to her cookbook and I look forward to reading your books as well. I just reserved, “When the Heart Cries” at my library but I’ll have to wait because there is already a hold on it.

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    Marci Connell says:

    I love to cook and would love this cookbook as a addition to my collection. Sherry you are truly remarkable.

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    marilyn green says:

    i would love to win a cookbook.thanks for giving
    your readers achance.

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    I would love to win Sherry’s cookbook. Thank you Cindy for introducing me to Sherry and her cookbook. Thank you for the opportunity to enter.

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    Looking forward to Sherry’s cookbook!

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    Jodi Ellis says:

    The cookbook sounds interesting. Would love to read the stories and try some new recipes!

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    Karen Pollard says:

    Amish cooks are the best! We had dinner with an Amish couple in the Shipshewana area of northern Indiana a couple of years ago. Amazing food, amazing night and amazing people.

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    Elisabeth Wire says:

    I am definitely putting this cookbook on my list of things to buy! :-)

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    hyla fisher says:

    I would love to have the cook book. I enjoy going toTroyer’s Restaurant across the street from Pinecraft. Would love to meet Sherry some time. Thank you for introducing her to us.

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    Betty Sheehan says:

    I’m sure Sherry’s book will be a pleasure to read and a joy to cook from. Thanks Cindy for introducing us to her and offering a chance to win her great book!

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    Kathy Holley says:

    I would love to have this cookbook. I have a couple of Amish cookbooks from which we have enjoyed many meals. Thank you.

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    Marion Nielsen says:

    I would love to have a cookbook based on the Amish/Mennonite.

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    Traela Kloster says:

    I LOVE cookbooks and Sherry is someone I would love to get to know through her cookbook. Please enter me in the contest for the cookbook. Thank you.

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    Oh I just love Sherry. I think she is the sweetest thing. And I love the way she writes. My heart breaks for her and her family going through all they do. I would be so honored to win this cookbook.

    Thank you Cindy for offering this chance to win the cookbook.

    Gods Blessings
    Debbie Feavel

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    Lela Fox says:

    Would love to have the chance to win the drawing for this cookbook. I have wanted one a long time but couldn’t seem to find the money to buy one when I found it. Please enter me in the contest for the cookbook.

  17. 170
    Jamie Mendoza says:

    Would love a chance to win a cookbook.

  18. 169
    Michelle Perry says:

    Been waiting for this to be published for a few years now. Can’t wait to get the book!

  19. 168
    Bea says:

    I’d love to win and have this book in my kitchen!

  20. 167
    Saundra Marquis says:

    I would love to have this cookbook. I find such peace reading about the Amish lifestyle. I have 2 Amish cookbooks and enjoy using the recipes very much.

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    Janella says:

    I find the Amish lifestyle to be very interesting & enjoy visiting their communities. My mom & I have an Amish cookbook & love the noodle recipes. I would love to get more!

  22. 165
    gail chevalier says:

    I would love to have this cookbook!

  23. 164
    Vicki says:

    I’d love to win this cookbook.

  24. 163
    Sandy Stover says:

    I would love to win the cookbook. I live in Central Pa and love seeing the buggies go by.

  25. 162
    Karen Powell says:

    I love to find new recipes to use in new cookbooks.

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    Barbara Laughter says:

    Please enter me in your new contest for the cookbook. Would love that.

  27. 160

    I have an enormous cookbook collection and this would be a wonderful book to put in it. You just can’t beat homecooking. Cindy, I love your writing, and my late husband did, too. He read all your books and was looking forward to the next one. God has given you a great talent.

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    JoEllen says:

    This is what America needs more of at this time, good home cooked meals and family time around the table. Looking forward to the recipes.

  29. 158
    Kathleen Faberge says:

    I enjoy reading Amish stories and it would be a real treasure to have a copy of Sherry’s cookbook!

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    Tamra says:

    I’d love the cookbook,too. :)

  31. 156

    I would love to win the Amish cookbook. My husband and I visit Lancaster county in PA at least 2x a year. The amish cooking is so fresh and delicious. Now I know what fresh vegetables realy are. They may be plain folks but are truly not plain on taste.

  32. 155
    Melinda Waterbury says:

    I absolutely love reading books about the Amish and read everyone I can get my hands on, I also very much enjoy trying some of the recipes included in the books so I would love a copy of this cookbook!

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    marjorie gillette says:

    i enjoy reading about the amish & am looking forward to some new books from my variety of great authors– funny– i can start a non-amish book & it takes me forever– but when i read an amish book– i cant put it down!!!!— looking forward to winning sometime!!!!— congrats to this weeks winner!!!!

  34. 153
    Richard Stevick says:

    Hi, Cindy, In case you or your readers are interested, I’ve [sent] the two restaurant reviews that Sherry Gore did for the Pinecraft Pauper, the newspaper in Sarasota, Florida. The reviews give a glimpse of Sherry’s ability to savor a situation (and also the great southern PA Dutch cooking). Both Sherry and the Pauper editor, Daniel Fisher, game me permission to copy this to you.

    Aus liebe,

    Richard Stevick,aka Captain Ahab from the Messiah Pauper staff.

    To read the reviews, go to http://www.cindywoodsmall.com/article-6/

  35. 152
    Pam Nester says:

    please enter me in the contest

  36. 151
    Carol Holdstock says:

    I always have room for another cookbook. Love them!

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    Karla Hanns says:

    Please enter me in the contest. I use my Amish cookbooks all the time and this one sounds extra special!!

  38. 149
    carrie jones says:

    i love the amish recipes and would also love to win a cookbook.am also interested in amish lifestyle

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    sherry mullen says:

    Cindy thank you for writing your books I cherish them all,yes I do lend them out but I also get them back, I also give them as gifts. I am a friend of Sherry’s on fb what an amazing person she is, I hope one day I will be able to meet her in person. She is a strong person, she and her family has been thru alot, I wish I was as strong as her. I think it is wonderful that she has a cookbook out. Cindy have you ever thought about writing a book about Sherry and her family? I think it would be wonderful and interesting. You would be the person to do it.

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    Vinn Yoder says:

    I’m so looking forward to this “book” to be ready for “pick-up!” Sherry lives “right around the corner” from me. I’m always so encouraged with her “contagious” smile and “joyful” spirit! Her life has not always been easy, but her “joy in the Lord is abounding!!

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    Cheryl Callan says:

    I love cookbooks. I have a couple of Amish cookbooks. And I love to try the different dishes. And love everyone we try… Can’t wait for this one.

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    Joyce Barbee says:

    I Love reading your books about the Amish people I have all of your books except the newest one & plan to get it soon, even though the story’s are fiction it seems like I am connecting with real people & real place’s. I would Love to win the cookbook & add it to my Book collection. Keep the books coming Cindy They are a part of my life now and I always look forward to reading the next one.

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    Orita Kirkman says:

    We need more cookbooks with simple yet great tasting
    dishes and with stories about them.

  44. 143
    Ruth Swartz says:

    A cook book would be right up my alley,I know mennonite and amishs are great cooks

  45. 142
    Mrs Tina Rice says:

    The cook book sounds like it will be great, when we go to the Amish country, we always eat at one of their restaurants and the food is wonderful!

  46. 141
    samantha davidson says:

    i have a mennonite friend and she can cook the best food you ever tasted

  47. 140
    Margaret Crozier says:

    Sounds like a winner of a book even for non-cooks. For those of us who enjoy cooking and trying new recipes it must be fabulous I’m sure.

  48. 139
    Ashley Kingery says:

    This cookbook sounds wonderful. Would love to have a copy!

  49. 138
    Michelle Delgado says:

    We visit family in Kentucky very often and we always go to the Mennonite Bakery and bulk food store. We were just there this past week and stocked up on all sorts of yummy stuff! :)

  50. 137
    Jennifer Holliday says:

    I love cookbooks! This one would go great with my collection! :0)

  51. 136
    connie McCarthy says:

    SOUNDS YUMMY !!!

  52. 135
    Kelly Hunt says:

    This is going to be a fantastic cookbook!! Go Sherry!!

  53. 134
    Lisa Castillo says:

    I would love to win an amish cookbook. The food I often read about in the Amish books sounds delicious.

  54. 133
    Helene Lane says:

    I collect cookbooks, but especially love the Amish ones!

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    "Putter" Weeks says:

    One of my best friends in Jr. high school was a Mennonite, Donna, was her name. She was older than me and on our bus ride back and forth to school (York,PA) she taught me how to crochet. My family also had a Mennonite family we were very close to, the Hershey family. Sweet, humble God fearing and God loving people. I thank the Lord for allowing our paths in life to cross.

  56. 131
    Patti Thiele says:

    I am always looking for new recipes, and living in PA I enjoy making amish/mennonite recipes. This cookbook sounds perfect.

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    Rena Troyer says:

    I love cookbooks, especially ones with stories, comments, and recipes. My brother wrote “An Amish Wedding’ story for a cookbook. I have read “The Pauper” in Sarasota this winter while staying there. Enter me. I love all your books, Cindy. I read several while “wintering” in Sarasota. Keep up the great work.

  58. 129
    Merri Johnson says:

    Cindy, I absolutely love to read your books and can not wait to be able to put this cookbook to good use! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent of writing!

  59. 128
    Judy Rooks says:

    I love trying new recipes!!!

  60. 127
    Brandi Johnson says:

    I am really looking forward to this cookbook.

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    Sandra Selle says:

    Cindy, thank you so much for the opportunity to win this wonderful cookbook. May God Bless you as you continue to not only be an author, but a true friend to so many, such as myself that enjoy your books more than you know. Bless you and your family.

  62. 125
    Debbie McLaren says:

    My family would love for me to have a new cookbook. I think they are trying to tell me that I have become boring in my cooking.
    Bless you!-Debbie

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    Sandy says:

    I don’t collect many things, but cookbooks are something I treasure. Many of us spend much of our days in the kitchen and a cookbook is a window in to the lives of the women who lived during the period it was written. This sounds like a lovely cookbook and a real treasure.

  64. 123
    Sandi says:

    Here’s hoping!

  65. 122
    Wendy Looker says:

    Would love to have this cookbook! Pick ME!

  66. 121
    Susan Bauer says:

    Thanks for the chance to win !!!

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    Sherry Hill says:

    I would enjoy reading this cookbook.

  68. 119
    Margaret Anderson says:

    Amazing story!

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    Linda Munroe says:

    Sherry Gore is very inspiring – her story is amazing! Would surely love to win her cookbook, but if not I will purchase it! Thanks for the heads-up on this new cookbook!

  70. 117
    Betty Ann Pratt says:

    Looking forward to the cookbook and your new book.. Love all you write… The cookbook will be so wonderful to get too as I love cookbooks.
    Thanks again
    Betty Ann

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    Pam Nester says:

    Really enjoy reading amish cook books and

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    enjoy amish cook books says:

    enjoy amish cooking….

  73. 114
    Karen Dowdy says:

    I can’t wait to see this cook book. I have Beverly Lewis Amish cook book and Also Lovina Eicher they are both very interesting.

  74. 113
    Mary Counts says:

    I would love to win this cookbook for my sister. She is the one that got me into reading Cindy’s books. She lost her husband on Valentine’s Day 2008, and her books have become her friends. This would be a great suprise for her. Thanks for such great words on pages that make us feel like we know the people in them as our friends.

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    Mara Mittelman says:

    I am trying again. I love your stories and would love to win one of your prizes! God bless.
    Mara

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    Tanya says:

    Love Amish cookbooks!

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    Dianna Bupp says:

    Just love your books and this cookbook by Sarasota/Pinecraft residents sounds awesome! Hope I win it – if not, I will probably order it!

    Dianna

  78. 109

    I am very curious in Amish recipes. This would be a wonderful book to own for me.

    Thanks for the contest.

  79. 108

    If I don’t win it, I am going to buy it. I have quite a few Amish cook books.

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    Diane says:

    I love cookbooks! This one would be great to win!
    Blessings,
    Diane

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    Connie Kiers says:

    I would love another cookbook featuring Amish cooking. I’ve had one for about 20 years-it’s well used and I just love all of the recipes submitted by seasoned Amish cooks. I hope I can win this one. :0)

  82. 105
    Missy says:

    I love Amish cookbooks! I can’t wait to see this one!

  83. 104
    Lenise T. says:

    I would love to win this cookbook!

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    Brianne says:

    Can’t wait to see the cookbook!

  85. 102
    Tiffani Guiser says:

    Would love to win this cookbook!!

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    Darlene says:

    What a blessing it would be to win this wonderful cookbook! I love to read them over and over

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    LeAnn Mooneyham says:

    I would to have and read Sherry’s Taste of Pinecraft Cookbook. Cindy God has given you the gift of writing and from the heart. Love your writing and the spotlight for our friend Sherry.

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    Julie Holder says:

    Sherry is one of the most wonderful people I know of. I am so excited about the book and cannot wait to get my copy.

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    LeAnn Mooneyham says:

    I would love to have a copy of Sherry’s cookbook. Cindy you again write from the heart and with the lovin gift God has given you. Thank you for a beautiful writing about Sherry.

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    Dawn says:

    Love your books and Troyer’s. Please enter me!

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    Janet Pecorella says:

    Hi Cindy,
    I love cookbooks. I need all the help I can get in the kitchen. LOL! This cookboook might just do the trick. :)

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    Carol Lynam says:

    What a great opprotunity to win this cookbook. Not only is it a treasure for the cookbook collection, but practical and usable, unlike some of my other dust catching collectibles ;) .

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    Stacy Agner says:

    Sounds like an interesting cookbook! I’d love to win and make some new kinds of food.

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    Sharon Sullivan says:

    Sounds like a great cookbook…would love to be able to add it to my collection of ccokbooks…and even more importantly, use it!!!

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    Brenda Veinotte says:

    I love to read about the Amish ans am a big collector of cookbooks. I would love to win a copy of this cookbook. My family would enjoy trying the recipes! I love that stories of everyday life are included too.

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    Lisa Gill says:

    This sounds like a really interesting cookbook! Not only good Amish recipes but stories of everyday life included!! It would be a great book to win!

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    Sherry Shook says:

    Am looking forward to this cookbook.

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    Sandy Rutkowski says:

    My Grandmother cooked Pennsyvania Dutch. She was a great cook. I would love to win this cookbook so I could try my hand at it, too.

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    Deanna Hufford says:

    I agree with Breanne, would LOVE to see your books made into movies, that would be awesome! Also hoping for a chance to win the cookbook!

  100. 87
    Ellen Devenny says:

    Thank you for another opportunity to participate in one of your contests.

  101. 86
    Regina Fujitani says:

    Would love a copy of this. I have been interested in the Amish lifestyle for years and now the Mennonites since moving to SC.

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    Pauline Crawford says:

    I look forward to reading her book!

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    would love to be entered in your wonderful contest

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    muriel roll says:

    To decide on an Amish recipe is very difficult for me. First I have to read ,AGAIN, about the author, then the people ,God forbid if there are pictures! That takes a lot of time! I study them, wonder about the families….. then I finally get to the recipes. Oh dear! What do I want to make? Well, after an hour of all this glorious perusing, I look at the clock. Good heavens! Find something that will be really fast….The Fresh Apple Cake and raisin cream pie will have to wait til tomorrow! Thank you so much for bringing the Amish people closer to us through their cooking!

  105. 82
    Tonya says:

    I would love to get this cookbook it’s sounds so wonderful. I have always been so interested in the Amish way of life. Please enter me into the contest. I’m so glad that Sherry invited me. Thank you.

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    Tamara Lucas says:

    I have been fascinated with the amish and mennonites since I was a young girl. We used to go visit my Aunt in Missouri once a year and she was friends with some of the mennonites near her area. She got permission to take us to some of the families home there and it was so interesting, an experience I will never for get…Look forward to the new Cookbook!!!!

  107. 80

    I have loved the Amish since I was a tot – and their food is no exception! Sounds wonderful!

    Blessings –

    Andrea
    Ponderings by Andrea
    http://andrealschultz.blogspot.com

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    Sarah says:

    A cookbook is a grand treasure, and a well used book! I love the sound of this treasured Amish cookbook, and I would love to win!

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

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    Karen says:

    Really enjoy heirloom recipes! They are the best! I always have trouble figuring out what to make for dinner. Would be fun to try the recipes! The plus of the book would be the stories that are in it!

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    Breanne Cleland says:

    Dear Cindy,
    I have just finished reading The Sisters of the Quilt series for the second time. And guess what! All of the same emotions ran through me the second time as they had done in the first. The betrayal. The forgiveness. The love. It brings tears to my eyes just thinking of it.
    Thank you for bringing the Amish life alive in my imagination.
    Have you thought of trying to get them made into a movie? Maybe Micheal Landon Jr? :D
    Well just a suggestion.
    Bre

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    Misty Hatchell says:

    Hi Cindy, I have read every book by Wanda Brunstetter and was intruduced to your books by my late aunt Helen who was a 2 time breast Cancer survivor. She told me if there ever was a book written other than the bible to draw me closer to god then I just had to read ur books. I find you write like Wanda, straight to the stry and no running around the bush explaining the story. I have always wanted to visit the Amish country but have never had a chance. I will one day. Even if I’m not picked for the cookbook I would love to be in touch with Sherry. I would love to get to know her and her life as an Amish. Thank you for your stories and I look forward to reading all of your books. God Bless you! Misty

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    Barbara says:

    I love cookbooks and would like to enter the drawing.

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    Linda Geertsma says:

    I would love to win this cookbook…I have one Amish cookbook now, but its so old and very well used…:)
    We know many Amish in our area and they are the nicest people to be around.
    Thank you for this chance to enter and i have read all your books so far Cindy and can’t wait to grab a copy ofThe Bridge of Peace to continue the story…:) God Bless!

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    Amanda says:

    I cant wait to see this book! !

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    Please enter me in the contest for the cookbook.
    Thank you.

  116. 71
    Tonja Saylor says:

    I love cookbooks! Thanks for giving us a chance to enter!

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    martha bales says:

    I would absolutely love to win this cookbook by Sherry, as so many others, Sherry is a very special lady, I have never met her in person but i’d love to one day , We became friends via internet , on facebook, I pray for her and her daughter and family daily,,,, She’s been through so much and still kept the faith and wrote this great cookbook thru it all. love to you Sherry ,

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    Stephanie Vickes says:

    I absolutely love Amish cookbooks! I can’t wait to see this one!

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    Peggy Satterwhite says:

    I would love to have this cookbook to add to my collection. Thanks for giving us a chance to win.
    Peggy

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    Lana says:

    I LOVE Amish cooking! I would love to win the cookbook. My cooking needs all the help it can get!! :)

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    Nedra Wright says:

    I love to cook and would love to have a Amish cookbook. I know that are wonderful cooks. We have some that live around us here in Lawrence County, TN.

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    Brynda Porter says:

    I have a website called LivingLifeSimpler in the yahoo groups, but personally I thik the Amish have most of us “Greenies” beat when it comes to simple living. I have always wanted to live their lifestyle, even for a little while, to learn from them…even if I do not win this cookbook, I would buy it because I respect their way of life, thanks for letting us read about simpler times and living w/ the Amish, to even sample a small taste of their world, is worth it all…Brynda

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    Nancy Six says:

    Count me in for the contest – would love to win the cookbook! :)

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    i love sherry i have known her thru her daughters caringbridge site and from facebook she is so sweet and i cant wait to see the cook book i hope to win it i have never ever won anything in my life so this would be awesome to win i will treasure it and will use reciepes from it. i hope to win a copy of it cant wait to read the book hugs connie

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    Luana Nisly says:

    This looks like a good book and am anxious to get a copy some time.

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    Jenny Ahlers says:

    Can not wait to read this cook book. Would love to win a copy.

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    Kriste Lanius says:

    I’ve never met Sherry but our paths crossed via the internet around four years ago. We’ve been fast friends ever since! I’m looking forward to winning or purchasing a copy of this cookbook as I know it will be flavored not only with good recipes, but with Sherry’s good humor and story-telling ability. It’s sure to be a winner on both counts!

  128. 59
    Sandi Coughlin says:

    I collect Amish/Mennonite cook books. They have such great recipes. I would be thrilled to win this book.

  129. 58
    Irene Miller says:

    Sherry Gore is amazing. I am greatly looking forward to having this cookbook. I really enjoy just looking at them.

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    Eva says:

    Sherry is a wonderful lady with great ideas about food. Love her writing. Hope to get a copy of her book. We met in 2005 through the health adversities of our daughters….I believe that we even met over chocolate therapy in the Ronald McDonald House kitchen! best wishes from Kentucky!

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    Reba Cloud says:

    I would like to be entered too. I have been so eager for this cookbook knowing how much work Ms. Gore has put into it. Makes my tummy hungry!

  132. 55
    Theresa Crawford says:

    Would love to win a new cookbook.

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    Carlos Crespo says:

    The cookbook sounds fabulous! We are blessed to have met and spent time with Sherry and her family. They are always generous and kind, welcoming and lively and we can’t wait until we can all meet up again!

  134. 53
    Beth Rutkoski says:

    Please enter me in the cookbook contest.
    Looks like very interesting receipes!
    Always looking for something different to make.

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    Pamela Lee says:

    Love cookbooks and would absolutely love to get another Amish cookbook! Like to cook, especially baking sweets! Since visiting Amish country in Holmes County, I’ve been a collector of Amish books of all kinds, especially Amish fiction. Hoping to add this cookbook to my collection. Thanks, Pam

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    Peggy Satterwhite says:

    I would love to win this cookbook. I have one Amish cookbook that I ordered and I love it. Thanks for giving us the oportunity to win this book.
    Peggy

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    Karen Grubbs says:

    would love to win this yummy sounding cookbook!!!!

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    Donna says:

    The one thing i love most about the Amish/Mennonite cookbooks I’ve seen is the glimpses into their lifestyle. It’s so relaxed and pure; no artifice. There is a gentleness and genuineness about the fictional novels I’ve read, which is such a vacation from today’s frezied pace and the stresses and worries of trying to cope. Thank you for provided a much needed respite.

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    Camilie Baker says:

    If this cookbook was done by Sherry I have no doubt it’ll be a great one! :)

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    Lindy Warner says:

    I’ve been blessed to marry a man who attended a wonderful Mennonite church in South Bend, Indiana… I would love to win the cookbook to share w/our church library – if not, I’ll be sure to purchase one! Love your books, Cindy! Just wrote a review for our church newsletter and explored your web-site…I’ll definitely be back!

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    Melanie Weaver says:

    I am so looking forward to this cookbook. Cannot wait!

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    Betsy Hildebrand says:

    This sounds really great. Fun to read and fun things to cook.

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    Gloria Stears says:

    Dear Sherry,
    I am sure your cookbook has wonderful recipes. I am a farm wife in southern michigan not to far from shipshewana indiana, what a wonderful place to go and enjoy seeing life there and the wonderful foods being made. I was taught by my mom years ago this same kind of cooking. Thank you for sharing your passion of life and your recipes. God Bless

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    Joann Marner says:

    Love your books!

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    Melinda says:

    I would love to win this cookbook! My family’s favourite meals are from recipes I have found in Amish cookbooks, so I’m always excited at the prospect of acquiring a new one. Thanks, Cindy!

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    Diana Mills says:

    Thank you (Denke) ever so much Cindy and Sherry for the opportunity to enter your Amish-Mennonite cookbook contest. How exciting that it has 700 heirloom recipes! Yum! (:

  147. 40
    Tammy Rhyndress says:

    I would love to be entered into your cookbook give away!

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    Judi Williams says:

    ! would love to win this wonderful cookbook. I have a daughter-in-law that is a “cookbook collector” and loves to cook Amish-Mennonite food. I would LOVE to surprise her with this great book.
    Thanks so very much.
    Sincerely and I wish me LUCK!!!! :)

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    carolyn moss says:

    thank you for bringing a bit of amish into my urban world. i live in ohio-the largest population of amish now and ever and i have always been drawn to their pure and simple lives. they seem far more rewarding than anything money could buy. thank you for letting me, even just through a the books and ur site/blogs have a taste of that : ) carolyn

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    Mellony Carner says:

    I would love to have your cookbook, as I live next door to a Mennonite family who love to read your novels when I get a new one.. I’m sure they would be interested in your cookbook as I am..
    Thanks, Mellony

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    Linda Hoffman says:

    LOVE cookbooks; I read all new ones eagerly just like a new novel! I have authored a cookbook as a fundraiser for the mission I volunteer at, all kid-tested recipes along with newsy articles.

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    Jackie Tessnair says:

    Please enter me to win this cookbook.I love the amish and their simple life.This sounds like a real great cookbook.Thanks

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    charity says:

    I would love to win this cookbook. I am obsessed with Amish cooking and lifestyle!

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    Liz Palmer says:

    I would love to win this wonderful cookbook, not only for the wonderful and authentic recipes, but also for the historic value. I have a great appreciation for history, lore, and tradition. If we were not so financially strained, I would purchase the book.

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    Una says:

    I like looking at cookbooks and would love to have this one.

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    Kathy Hooley says:

    Yes i would love to have this cookbook as I collect them if I do not win it I will purchsae it as I love the amish food.

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    andrea moyer says:

    I need to learn how to cook, so I really need this cookbook!!

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    Lindy Enlow says:

    My son and I love cooking using new recipes. We are always looking for new ones to try. We hope to be able to share more time together by winning (or purchasing) this cookbook soon.

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    June Deese says:

    I love to cook. We have a Mennonite restaurant that is about 50 miles from us. We go about twice a year .Its so wonderful…
    They also have their breads you can buy..Course i always come home with a couple loaves..
    thanks Cindy

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    Sarah Mathew says:

    I would be honored to have the cookbook!

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    Tammie Yoder says:

    I would love to have this cookbook! I married into a family that was Amish three generations back, and all the “family” recipes are so good!

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    Karen Mercer says:

    I have “known” Sherry for many years, since Jacinda and Shannon were about 12 and 13 by following her on first Caringbridge and then being friends on FB. I would love to own a copy of her cookbook!!

  163. 24
    Janet A. says:

    I have room for one more, pick me pretty please! An Amish cook book would make my collection complete. Well let’s face it, there is always room for one more.

  164. 23
    Sheri says:

    Would love to get a peek at that cookbook.

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    Darla Weck says:

    I would love to have the cookbook. I love to cook. She seems like an interesting person. Thank you and God bless.

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    I would love to have the Amish cookbook! I love to cook and would lover to learn some new recipes!! Thanks for the contest!

  167. 20
    Amy says:

    My 4 daughters and I love to cook in our kitchen together and we are currently starting seeds inside to grow our own fruits and veggies. This cookbook would be a great addition to our hobby!

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    Heidi Hurtado says:

    I read all the novels and now I need to cook like the Amish. I would love to read your cookbook!!

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    Nancy Capps says:

    What a wonderful item! I would love to get lost in that book on a sunny afternoon and plan some good meals for my family!

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    Mary Brown says:

    Hello, my name is Mary Brown and I would love to win this cookbook as I would love to introduce my family to the great tastes of the Amish and Menninite foods. Such delicious food, various flavors. Please pick my name to win this book. Thanks so much

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    Carolyn Formento says:

    Looks like a wonderful collection of recipes. Would love to have a copy!

  172. 15
    Linda Williams says:

    Hi Cindy,
    Here’s my comment…I love Amish, and Cookbooks perfect combination! Have a great day!

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    Lonna Ruch says:

    This is the kind of recipes I was raised on even though I’m not Amish or Mennonite. Just good wholesome food cooked the old fashioned way with time and love. I would cherish her cookbook. My husband & I were both raised in Dutch country in Pennsylvania.

  174. 13
    lillian d gore says:

    i enjoy reading all of your books. they are so good.i hope one of these days i get to go to amish country.

  175. 12
    Janet says:

    I look forward to something new to read~ I am running out of amish books before authors can write new ones!

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    Emily says:

    My mom and I love to cook and bake Amish recipies. I especially love the rhubarb pies! something liek this i could show my daughter the recipies too. its a tradition in our family to pass cooking and baking gifts to eachother. thank u

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    Rhonda Bennett says:

    I love cooking. But my husband is the cook of our house. He spent 16 years cooking professionally in resturants. He would absolutely love to win this book. Thanks for the opportunity to enter such a wonderful contest.

    Rhonda Bennett

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    Lisa Bahlman says:

    I would love to have a copy of this cookbook. It amazes me how things taste so different than when I try to make them. My mother always said that’s because it’s made with God’s hand and lots of love!

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    Kyla Sheridan says:

    I loved the author spotlight u gave her in your newsletter. I would love to be entered in the contest :) I’ve just recently started cooking and I like trying out new recipes and I’ve always wanted to try some Amish/Mennonite ones out
    God Bless – Kyla

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    Sheryl Harvey says:

    It looks like she’s such a fabulous, interesting lady! I’d love to have a copy of the cookbook! Thanks and God Bless!

  181. 6
    Carrie Baker says:

    I LOVE ANY COOKBOOKS!!!!!!!

  182. 5
    Caroline Mantooth says:

    I love reading about the Amish. We visited in Ohio and Pennsylvania and I loved it. I have all of Cindy’s books and treasure each one.

  183. 4
    Patsy Weiss says:

    Would love to be a winner of this cookbook! Thanks for the chance to win.

  184. 3
    Stacey Langley says:

    I would love to have this cookbook

  185. 2
    Carol Quinn says:

    please enter me for the contest for the cookbook,

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    Joan Nelson says:

    Looking forward to this cook book.