I did have a lot of great responses to yesterdays post about people being mean out there. I will elaborate more on this in the video here as I can talk way more than I type. I do believe the harshness has worked against some of us as there are some Amish that have went to selling for one person and our top saddle maker went back to contracting with a company. There are still plenty of Amish who will continue to make things for us to buy so be as kind and nice as you can to them.
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I’ve been asked this question so many times I’m just going to make a video about it. So on Election Day which way are the Amish going to vote? Will it be red or green? or silver or gold for Christmas? This is a light hearted take on the swartzentruber Amish here who tell me they don’t get involved with voting 🗳️ as they also don’t want to be tied to any government or political involvement. They are Amish and desire to be left alone without our meddling into their communities. They don’t mind visitors and love ❤️ when we go see them but they don’t want the government or political parties signing them up for things they don’t agree with. I hope you have a good day and make plans to come see the Amish and Mennonite people near you or the Amish community here in Ethridge.
Do the Amish here in Ethridge celebrate Halloween 🎃? No, they don’t really see the need of it. Josh and I were out looking for ghost pepper 🌶️ and they didn’t like the sound of this so go out as if was a normal Thursday. #amishmennonitetn
Ok, here is an update but read to the end. I have confirmed that at 9am tomorrow Joe will be making Sourgum Molasses. The cane is cut and prepared for crushing. Im asking you to bring a court jar and cash with you tomorrow as he may not have got enough of them and he has a lot of foods I will show below in the comment section. There will probably be way more cars than his driveway can hold so park along the road or we may see if we can park at the one room school house field. Just don’t block each other or park out in the road where others can’t pass. There are plenty of kids activities I mention in the video so bring them with you. Making the sourgum molasses takes all day so you should be able to get some before the events start. The mill at 79 McDowell Road should also be doing molasses and maybe at 665 South Brace so go by each if you want to increase your odds of getting fresh jars.
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Wagon Tours! Yesterday while out I seen where there was a small wagon tour open on the end of Brewer and South Brace road. I don’t know how much it cost but the sign says they are open Friday and Saturday from 9-5? Put in the comment section any information you may have about them. As I say in the video, I don’t know anything about them as I just went this way back to the highway.
Sorghum molasses is being made today on Brooks Hughes/McDowell road. They are going to be making molasses next week as many of them told us they would be doing theirs Wednesday the 23rd. I just wanted you to know so you can make plans. There were a few people watching as they don’t mind. Just stay back out of their way when they do for safety. #amishmennonitetn
Too much to type. While out today the Plowboy Produce Auction is still going through October. This weekend would be great for Holiday Acres Farm for kids. Flowers Creamery has new ice creams and milk and there is many more things to do!
It turns out that yesterday was Global Wash Your Hands Day and we recorded our soap comparison video we will put on our Amish and Mennonite of Tennessee page. I kept getting people wanting the Cooking with Brenda Gantt soap as it says Amish Farms Soap and how it compares to the real Amish made goat milk soaps so I did the next best thing and tasted 32 bars with my wife Tara who doesn’t really like being on video. The video below talks about the soaps we tested.
Molasses season is coming up and this video shows the cane the Amish use to make molasses with. It looks like it still needs another week before it’s ready. You may see some who planted early start cutting soon so be watching here as we still have plenty of tomatoes, pumpkins 🎃 and sweet potatoes 🍠 at more stands.
The pumpkins 🎃 are everywhere in the Amish community. You may see some of these stands with a cash box to put your money in. I may have found a match the wagon wheel on the front of the Amish Country Smoke House if you want some bbq and to get a look at these huge 8’ tall wagon wheels. They would look great on your barn! You would be riding high on a buggy with these so come on over to see them!
It’s getting closer to sorghum molasses season again!
I’m being a bit of a rebel today as I just had to shed the hospital 🏥 clothes for my normal shirt. Sorry about my eyes as they get bloodshot when I get pancreatitis. The Amish perspective has a rebellious effect. They are of the church and we are of the world. They believe they are separate from the world as they are Amish and we are English. I talk about this in the video although it is a common theme. I figured that since I’ll be here for a while I would make a few videos and answer a few questions if you put them in the comments section. I would love ❤️ to see a busy fall this year as the Amish people have been planing lot of pumpkins. 🎃 to get ready. Holiday acres farm in Ethridge will have fall flowers and their place open during October and kids love their huge corn pit! #amishmennonitetn
