My New Cover and Recipe Winner!
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I'm thrilled to unveil the cover of A Man of His Word, the first book in my Hearts of Middlefield series. The art department at Thomas Nelson did an amazing job portraying the main storyline of the book, and I love the colors and peacefulness of the background. Here is a short blurb:
I'd also like to announce the winner of the recipe contest. Drum roll please: Shoestring Apple Pie! Thank you to everyone who voted. The response was so great that I decided to post the other three recipes on Amish Hearts. This week's recipe is Whoopie Pies. In my Amish cookbook there are no baking directions for the cookies, so I'm putting those in on my own. The filling directions come directly from the cookbook, which is A Taste of Home from the Schlabach Family. I would love to hear from anyone who makes these cookies--let me know how they turn out!
1 1/2 cups shortening
3 cups sugar
3 tsp soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups hot water
3 eggs
3/4 cup cocoa
3 tsp vanilla
3 tsp salt
6 cups flour
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add buttermilk, eggs, hot water, and vanilla, mix throroughly. In a separate bowl combine soda, cocoa, salt, and flour. Add to wet ingredients and blend completely. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, bake at 350 degrees for 11-15 minutes, until cookies are done. Cool on a wire rack.
Filling
3 egg whites
3 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups Crisco
5 Tbsp milk
3 cups powdered sugar
Beat egg whites stiff. Mix in milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add Crisco and cream together. Put filling between 2 baked cookies like a sandwich.
I'm thrilled to unveil the cover of A Man of His Word, the first book in my Hearts of Middlefield series. The art department at Thomas Nelson did an amazing job portraying the main storyline of the book, and I love the colors and peacefulness of the background. Here is a short blurb:
When Moriah Byler married Levi Miller, she thought they would share a long life together. She is astonished when one day he abruptly leaves the Order, and her along with it. Unbeknownst to Levi, Moriah is pregnant. Moriah finds herself alone and unsure where to turn. She’s reticent about trusting her heart to anyone. What Moriah doesn’t know is that Levi’s twin, Gabriel, has loved her for years, but has kept this to himself. Gabriel is a man of his word--and a man of God’s word. After an unexpected tragedy, Moriah must learn to unguard her heart and accept his love so that she can be made whole again.
A Man of His Word is available for preorder at www.christianbook.com and releases in August.I'd also like to announce the winner of the recipe contest. Drum roll please: Shoestring Apple Pie! Thank you to everyone who voted. The response was so great that I decided to post the other three recipes on Amish Hearts. This week's recipe is Whoopie Pies. In my Amish cookbook there are no baking directions for the cookies, so I'm putting those in on my own. The filling directions come directly from the cookbook, which is A Taste of Home from the Schlabach Family. I would love to hear from anyone who makes these cookies--let me know how they turn out!
1 1/2 cups shortening
3 cups sugar
3 tsp soda
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 cups hot water
3 eggs
3/4 cup cocoa
3 tsp vanilla
3 tsp salt
6 cups flour
Cream together shortening and sugar. Add buttermilk, eggs, hot water, and vanilla, mix throroughly. In a separate bowl combine soda, cocoa, salt, and flour. Add to wet ingredients and blend completely. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, bake at 350 degrees for 11-15 minutes, until cookies are done. Cool on a wire rack.
Filling
3 egg whites
3 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups Crisco
5 Tbsp milk
3 cups powdered sugar
Beat egg whites stiff. Mix in milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add Crisco and cream together. Put filling between 2 baked cookies like a sandwich.
Posted by Kathleen Fuller at 3/18/2009 4:58 AM 
Categories: Amish books, Amish recipes
Tags: amish recipe An Amish Christmas A Man of His Word Amish books
Categories: Amish books, Amish recipes
Tags: amish recipe An Amish Christmas A Man of His Word Amish books
Hello Katheleen, I am so happy for you and your new set of books and a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you. I know I will really enjoy reading your new book, I have been reading the books of and about the Amish for some time now and find that they are/can be very inspirational.
I am anxious to recieve the new one as soon as I can..
Thank you for such great books.
Rose Goddard :}
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Hi Kathleen!
I am so excited to hear that another author is putting out more amish fiction! I am very familiar with Amy and Beth. Do you plan to release a preview of the first few chapters of the book? The plot sounds very interesting.
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Thanks, Melanie! I will definitely put an excerpt up on the blog and my website as soon as possible!
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Ah, Melanie! Now I have yet another book to add to my wish list!
The book sounds wonderful, and I will definitely be reading it!
Thank you.
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WOW Kathleen, the cover is wonderful. I love the light and how it shines through the darkest part of the tree. I am sure it will jump off the shelves too.
Can't wait to read it! I am sure it will be a great story.
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Thanks Erin! I love the cover, they did such a great job. I hope you enjoy the book, I really enjoyed writing it.
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Thanks so much for the your new book. I am excited to read about Middlefield Ohio because I live in Ohio. Middlefield and Berlin/Millersburg/Wooster are the places I frequently visit. I believe your book's going to be great!
Blessings, CarolG
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Dear Kathleen Fuller,
Thank you for the recipe. I am looking forward to reading "A Man Of My Word." You have whetted my curiosity!
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I love the Amish books and sure would love to win one, thanks for the chance.
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