Tag Archives: Amish

Food for Thought: As American as Shoofly Pie

Posted on August 24, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

As American as Shoofly Pie is about half history and half recipes, making it a good introduction to Pennsylvania folkways from the leading authority. Wiliam Woyes Weaver has lived in the Pennsylvania Dutch region for much of his life so … Continue reading →

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A cautionary tale of ethnic food tourism

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

My recent search for gelled tripe drew a rebuke from William Woyes Weaver, founder and director of the Keystone Center and the recognized authority on Pennsylvania foodways. While giving me some sourcing tips which I’m pursuing, he pointed out that pickled … Continue reading →

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The truth about Amish buffets

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Are Pennsylvania Amish buffets—where diners pay a hefty sum for all-you-can-eat carbohydrate payloads—hypocritical, grotesque, or even evil? You’d think so if you pay attention to critics like the Chowhounder who recently moved back to Lancaster and wants to promote the … Continue reading →

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ISO pickled tripe perfection

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

It says a lot about our readership that Pickled Tripe is one of the most popular recipes on Burnt My Fingers. Good on ya, mates, as I think they say down under. However, on my recent trip to Pennsylvania Amish country … Continue reading →

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In search of the seven sweets and seven sours

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

“If you’re looking for the seven sweets and seven sours, you’ve missed it by 20 years.” So said a waitress at Dienner’s, an Amish buffet restaurant in Ronks, PA, when I visited in 2012. Needless to say, I’ve been scheming … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pickled Tripe

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Apparently in Pennsylvania’s Dutch/Amish country you can buy pickled tripe right off the grocer’s shelf. What bliss. Luckily it’s very easy to make at home. About 1 pint (serves 8-12 as part of an assortment of pickled items). Ingredients: 1 … Continue reading →

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