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Fried Chicken, Corn, and Noodles, a must in Amish Country by Brad Igou
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Amish Country is known for its special foods, good old home-cooking done the PA Dutch way. But savvy visitors and locals know there is a lot more to Amish Country than dried corn and whoopie pies. So let’s take a look at all the ways to savor the flavors in Amish Country, from A to Z…. A is for Amish – Visitors often think there are Amish restaurants or some special Amish foods. That’s not really the case, but the Amish are known for their baked goods, jams, and jellies available at local bake shops or roadside stands. B is for Beer – Lancaster was once known for its many breweries, and “crafted beers” are making a comeback. The area boasts both commercial and small scale brewers. For me, I enjoy some of the creative items on the menus of those that have restaurants attached.
have some Puerto Rican friends, you probably do. Our diverse cultures make for some special treats. I won’t give away the Puerto Rican Bakery I love on Prince Street downtown because I want there to be a few left over for me tomorrow.
C is for Chinese – When I was growing up here, I remember the first Chinese restaurant that opened. It was quite exotic. But now we have many wonderful Chinese and Japanese restaurants and buffets to choose from. Take out or eat in?
F is for Family-Style – It really is what we are most famous for… sitting at the table, with platters of food being passed around, lots of chatter and fun, and trying to save room for four or five desserts.
D is for Donuts – I know that donuts are not unique to us, but we make so many interesting varieties, and we are nationally known for “Fasnachts.” We even have a special day (Shrove Tuesday) during Lent when churches make thousands of them. E is for Empanadas – You either know this Latino specialty or you don’t. If you are Hispanic, have traveled south of the border, or
G is for Gourmet - Over the last few years we have seen more and more fine restaurants open, some with Zagat ratings. And you’ll find these spots not just in downtown Lancaster, but “far flung” as well, so be sure to explore. Some of our smallest towns have some great places to eat. H is for Homemade Root Beer – You’ll see signs along the road for this stuff. While the bottled variety is OK, I really like it homemade. Amish are really into making it. So was my
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