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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

   What are three things that would make your work day go smoother? If you're like most folks, a calmer work day is one of the top answers. A nagging boss, long commute, and overloaded workload all add stress, leaving one exhausted during the evening.

   At Dutch Farms Books, we can help your work day go smoother by providing a lunch-time escape into a more simple world. The Old Order Amish and many conservative Mennonites have a world all of their own. Mules plow the vast vegetable gardens, bonnet-covered children play along sprawling farm-side hills, and the fragrant aroma of piping-hot Shoofly pies echoes out of the wood-burning stoves. And if you listen closely, you might hear some hymns from The Ausbund
 
  At Dutch Farms Books, we have been providing lunch-time escapes since 2004, and we enjoy taking you away to Amish Country during your lunch hour. Our books are read at dawn, during lunch, at bedtime, or anytime readers need that quiet moment to relax and slip away into a farming land like no other: Amish Country.

Go ahead, browse our slideshow below and click on your next lunch-time escape.  Available on Kindle, Nook, and in paperback.  Kindle and Nook have free apps on their websites that you can download onto your phone and computer.







 
Sicily Yoder has published fifty-seven books, most being on Amazon's Best Seller Lists, and she is listed as one of the Most Popular Authors for Literary Fiction on Amazon.com. Readers from around the world have been enjoying their lunch hour escape, afternoon quiet time, and even their own personal time, after the kids are put to bed, reading her quaint, wholesome books. From more in-depth novels to flash short stories, there are many books to chose from to accommodate your leisure needs.

GRAB A BOOK AND ESCAPE


Most books have tasty recipes that you can simply cook up yourself on that long weekend or share in your kitchen with your family. From holiday entertaining to sustainable living, there is a cookbook for you. Don't overlook the combo books, which have short stories and a cookbook.

OWN THIS COMBO BOOK NOW


Ms. Yoder has Amish and conservative Mennonite friends, and her family is close to a conservative Mennonite couple, who took Ms. Yoder under their wing to be her "second" parents more than two decades ago. Her foster children have grown up calling them "Aunt" and "Uncle." A car wreck forced Ms. Yoder into writing full-time. It was then that she discovered that she could help people unwind and enjoy better leisure time through her simple, quaint writing. Traveling from beautiful Mackinaw Island to sunny Orlando, Florida, Ms. Yoder found that library patrons and school children loved her cooking demonstrations and Plain books; therefore, Dutch Farms Books was formed to meet the growing needs of people like you, who want to get away from that nagging boss, hectic rush-hour traffic, and office noise. Enjoy your lunch hour and slip into one of our books. We roll out the welcome mat to Amish Country.

OWN THIS BOXED SET NOW
   What are three things that would make your work day go smoother? If you're like most folks, a calmer work day is one of the top answers. A nagging boss, long commute, and overloaded workload all add stress, leaving one exhausted during the evening.

   At Dutch Farms Books, we can help your work day go smoother by providing a lunch-time escape into a more simple world. The Old Order Amish and many conservative Mennonites have a world all of their own. Mules plow the vast vegetable gardens, bonnet-covered children play along sprawling farm-side hills, and the fragrant aroma of piping-hot Shoofly pies echoes out of the wood-burning stoves. And if you listen closely, you might hear some hymns from The Ausbund.

   At Dutch Farms Books, we have been providing lunch-time escapes since 2004, and we have Plain family, so we know Plain folks well, and we enjoy taking you away to Amish Country during your lunch hour. Our books are read at dawn, during lunch, at bedtime, or anytime readers need that quiet moment to relax and slip away into a farming land like no other: Amish Country. Go ahead, browse our slideshow below and click on your next lunch-time escape. Available on Kindle, Nook, and in paperback. Kindle and Nook have free apps on their websites that you can download onto your phone and computer.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012







I have some freebies on Kindle.  My free weekly devotional is Walking with Jesus this week.  Snag your copy on Amazon.  My new YA devotional series is Amish Market: Devotions in Aisle Seven.  It is free to.  Stay tuned for more great news!

Monday, October 8, 2012

New Autumn Books







My two new books are out, as well as my free weekly devotional.  Check them out on Amazon.com!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

We Have a Blog Hop Winner

   Congratulations to our Blog Hop winner, Linda Kish.  She gets to pick out a free book of mine on either Kindle or Nook!  Thanks for all who have entered, and if you didn't win this time, maybe you will be the name that I announce for the next Blog Hop!
 

Monday, September 17, 2012







Doughnuts
4 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ¼ cups of sugar
1 cup milk

3 tablespoons Land O’ Lakes unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon vanilla
2 pounds oil for frying

In a large bowl, sift flour, salt, and baking powder. Add sugar and set aside. In another bowl, stir milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Make a well in the flour mixture and add milk mixture in the middle of it. Mix until a soft, non-sticky dough is formed. Turn dough out on a floured surface. Using the rim of a drinking glass, cut out 3 or 4-inch rounds. Cut a 2-inch hole out of the middle. Fry in a deep pan of oil at 360 degrees. Turn over until golden brown. You can top with powdered sugar, cake frosting, or a glaze of ¼ cup hot water, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch ( heated together before adding sugar), and 1 to 2 cups powdered sugar. You cna add more water to thin the icing, depending on your preference.

Saturday, September 8, 2012




My new book is out, and it is very inspirational.  Start your Monday mornings out with a good Amish Garden recipe and a devotional.  Amish Garden: Monday Mornings with Jesus has six Monday morning devotions and six breakfast recipes.  You can buy it for $1.99 at: Amish Garden: Monday Mornings with Jesus on Kindle.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

BLOG HOP






Three good deals are going on at The Amish Garden.  Firstly, An Amish Teacher's Collection, which has the novella Amish Hope and recipes, is only $2.99.  Come watch a young Amish girl explore the city of Bloomington, Indiana  for the first time since being locked up in her house, due to a mysterious illness, for sixteen years.  Can I handsome traveling salesman help her to adapt to a life outside of her front door?  Surf on over to Amazon on this link to An Amish Teacher's Collection.
   Secondly, I am doing a Blog Hop, and each author on each blog is giving something away!  Enjoy hopping from blog to blog; you'll have fun, maybe wins some prizes, and make new friends. Post on the comment feed for the Blog Hop post, and you're entered to win two free book downloads.
   Lastly, as most of my regular readers know, my uncle is a conservative Plain Minister, and I may be moving there next year to join the church.  The good news is that my friend will be keeping up my Facebook page, as well as my blog, so you will still hear from me and see photos of my food, travels, and book-signings.  I have one other option, and I am still praying about which option that I shall take; I will let you know later this month.

Have a blessed day,

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Begotten Son, so that whosoever believith in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Amish Lilies by the Lakeside 

The above link goes to my Amish murder/mystery, which is available on Kindle.  it mixes in a little Mennonite culture, too.  My uncle is a conservative Mennonite Minister.  It is also my book to serve as a voice for abducted and abused children.  Please swing by and get your copy today. 

Monday, September 3, 2012

Blog Hop

I am giving away a free e-book copy of one of my books; your choice from Amazon or Barnes and Noble. Just comment to be entered into the contest.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012




We eat a lot of sweet potatoes at our place, and I enjoy them with Land O' Lakes Cinnamon Spread, a little shake of Tarragon, and some Praline Pecans.  How do you like your sweet potatoes?  Any family traditions or memories involving sweet potatoes?  
   Share your stories here and be entered to win a fall-themed gift bag stuffed with Amish goodies.  I am going up to Amish Country on October 1st to film for my next book trailer.  Will you be the winner?

Love from the simple life,

Teresa Ann Phillips

Monday, August 20, 2012








I  just released three new books, and each has favorite recipes from my kitchen to your kitchen as well as either a sample Amish Romance Novella or short story, or a complete  Amish Romance Novella or short story.  
   I am also having contests for readers, and they will be very interesting, unique ones for the month of September, so please check back!
XOXO from the simple life,
Teresa Ann Phillips

Tuesday, August 7, 2012





     We have been eating rich chocolate cake and ice cream around here, partly because Kayla had a birthday and also because my books have been on the Best-Sellers List.  I am working hard on Amish Orchards' Book One: Amish Farmstead and An Amish Singing: Book Three of the Kentucky Amish series.
     Please check out my three friends: Kathy Fuller, Samantha Jillian Bayarr, and Jennifer Collins Johnson.  They are awesome authors.
   Jennifer Collins Johnson's website

   Samantha Jillian Bayarr's website

   Kathy Fuller's website

Happy Reading!

XOXO

Teresa Ann 

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Amish Teachers Series

Amish Hope on Kindle




Amish Hope, which is the first book for the Amish Teachers series, was just released onto Kindle and will be on Nook later this week.  Have you ever considered yourself living in a box, worrying about what others think about you? Charlotte Miller has literally done that: she's not left her Amish home for sixteen years, and when the disease relapses and she may be healed, she find herself being labeled by prejudice and her own self-doubt.  Sometimes when we have it hard and have to "dance with the wolves" we learn who we really are and that we can think for ourselves.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Back from Leave







     I haven' been on here for awhile.  I had a car wreck last March and have been in almost daily pain, bu some days are better than others.  Today has been a really good day, with  only my neck cramping and headache.  I will start  blogging again this weekend.  I look forward to be back online to bring you the best travel, fashion, and food deals!