Delicious Times -- and a Contest!
I almost titled today's blog "Yummy for your Tummy!"
It's time for another contest, but not for one of my books. This contest is one where a reader can win a copy of Taste of Pinecraft: Glimpses of Sarasota, Florida's Amish Culture and Kitchens. The cookbook contains 700 recipes in its 443 (!) pages.
I visited Pinecraft Village, near Sarasota, Florida, last year to do research for my Amish books for Abingdon Press (more about my books set in Pinecraft at a later date!). There, I met up with Sherry Gore (we'd been corresponding by Facebook). Sherry took me around Pinecraft and we had lunch at Yoder's Amish Restaurant where I had the best fried chicken and apple crumb pie I've ever eaten. Then I had a wonderful time going through their gift shop and buying Amish made gifts. (If you scroll down past blogs, you can find that column and look at the photos.)
Sherry's a great cook (I had some of her pumpkin bread--yum!) and has been surrounded all her life by some of the best Amish nad Mennonite cooks around. She's compiled her favorite recipes and stories about her Amish and Mennonite friends who travel to Pinecraft to enjoy some warm weather in the winter.
Sherry lives year 'round in Pinecraft and attends Sunnyside Mennonite Church—a Beachy Amish Mennonite church in Sarasota, Florida. She's written for The Budget, the Amish newspaper, for three years, and is also a writer/food reviewer for The Pinecraft Pauper, Pinecraft’s village newspaper. I've used her recipe for Amish Peanut Butter spread in A Time to Heal (out next year) and can't wait to make some of the recipes in my copy of Taste of Pinecraft.
Cookbook author Sherry Gore
Leave a comment here (not on Facebook) to enter a contest for an autographed copy of the cookbook. The stories and the food will warm your heart!
If you don't win the contest, you can order a copy of the cookbook at www.sherrygorebooks.com or send a check for $19.95 + $3.50 shipping and handling for the first book and $1.00 for each additional book to:
Pinecraft Village Publishers
It's time for another contest, but not for one of my books. This contest is one where a reader can win a copy of Taste of Pinecraft: Glimpses of Sarasota, Florida's Amish Culture and Kitchens. The cookbook contains 700 recipes in its 443 (!) pages.
I visited Pinecraft Village, near Sarasota, Florida, last year to do research for my Amish books for Abingdon Press (more about my books set in Pinecraft at a later date!). There, I met up with Sherry Gore (we'd been corresponding by Facebook). Sherry took me around Pinecraft and we had lunch at Yoder's Amish Restaurant where I had the best fried chicken and apple crumb pie I've ever eaten. Then I had a wonderful time going through their gift shop and buying Amish made gifts. (If you scroll down past blogs, you can find that column and look at the photos.)
Sherry's a great cook (I had some of her pumpkin bread--yum!) and has been surrounded all her life by some of the best Amish nad Mennonite cooks around. She's compiled her favorite recipes and stories about her Amish and Mennonite friends who travel to Pinecraft to enjoy some warm weather in the winter.
Sherry lives year 'round in Pinecraft and attends Sunnyside Mennonite Church—a Beachy Amish Mennonite church in Sarasota, Florida. She's written for The Budget, the Amish newspaper, for three years, and is also a writer/food reviewer for The Pinecraft Pauper, Pinecraft’s village newspaper. I've used her recipe for Amish Peanut Butter spread in A Time to Heal (out next year) and can't wait to make some of the recipes in my copy of Taste of Pinecraft.
Cookbook author Sherry Gore
Leave a comment here (not on Facebook) to enter a contest for an autographed copy of the cookbook. The stories and the food will warm your heart!
If you don't win the contest, you can order a copy of the cookbook at www.sherrygorebooks.com or send a check for $19.95 + $3.50 shipping and handling for the first book and $1.00 for each additional book to:
Pinecraft Village Publishers
P.O. Box 50231
Sarasota, FL 34232
I hope you've had a good week. Now enjoy the weekend!
Barbara
Posted by Barbara Cameron at 5/6/2010 4:07 PM 
Categories: Taste of Pinecraft, Amish cookbooks
Tags: Amish recipes
Categories: Taste of Pinecraft, Amish cookbooks
Tags: Amish recipes
I hope this is the right place to enter the contest, have never won anything in my life. The book would be great with my other "Amish cook books" that I have. Thank you,
Reply to this
This is the only kind of cookbook I would like to have. The stories are as appealing as the recipes. Thanks for the contest and the chance to win!
Reply to this
Oh I would love to win Sherry's book. She is a facebook friend as well. I think the world of that lady. My husband had to have foot surgery and we have been living on 1/2 our normal income. I told him when he gets back to work again I want to order this book. I love cookbooks and I think the world of Sherry and I told him I can't help but feel maybe I am helping Jacinda out in some way by buying Sherry's book. So either way I will get a cook book. I would rather sooner than later but I will get it!
God Bless you and thanks for featuring Sherry. She is a doll.
Debbie Feavel
Reply to this
I would love to enter the Contest for "Taste of Pinecraft"cookbook. Just am addicted to the Amish recipes! Thank you.
Reply to this
I have a weakness.....I collect cookbooks. I'll never be able to make all the recipes, but will enjoy trying. Amish cooking is a favorite and I would very much like to add another cookbook. Sherry Gore is a friend on FB. I enjoy her postings and learning more about the Amish.
Reply to this
Since I live in Florida, I am immediately attracted by the cover of the cookbook. I would love to win one.
Reply to this
I have been to Pinecraft, FL. It is a unique place and we anjoyed going to many places there that was so interesting. I loved the food there, also. The Amish ladies are fantastic cooks! We have had the peanut butter spread many times! That is unbelievably good!!
Reply to this
Oh, this cookbook looks wonderful. We usually visit Florida for a week each summer- wish I had known about this community sooner! Can't afford the trip this year- when our daughter finishes university, hopefully we can travel by air again!! LOL! Then we can visit Pinecraft Village. For now, it is road trips to Ohio and PA- which satisfies me!! I would love to win this book to add to my collection.
Reply to this
Sherry Gore is a wonderful person I've known on Facebook. Would love to win her cookbook since I'm giving the one I bought to my mother for Mother's Day.
Reply to this
The cookbook does sound yummy!! I have tried a several Amish recipes -- they are wonderful!! As a matter of fact, I have a German Apple Cake in the oven right now -- thanks to Beth for posting it on here a few months back.
Reply to this
So you are going to have more books coming out now? How wonderful and exciting! Congratulations, I am very happy for you- and for me because that means more great reading material! This cookbook sounds wonderful. Even if I don't win it (which would be great!) I am saving the address to order one! Again, congratulations! I am really happy for you!
Reply to this
Wow! Right now, I have a huge smile on my face. "Unbeknownst to many folks outside the Amish and Mennonite population in America, there's a village tucked away in the heart of Sarasota: Pinecraft, Florida, the vacation paradise of the Plain People."
"Amish Snowbirds"...who knew?
I used to live in FL, and I still have relatives living there. I would be absolutely delighted to win a copy of this book. I am fascinated by this story : )
Reply to this
I am an online friend of Sherry's as well and did meet her last fall. Would love a copy of her book!
Reply to this
I love to cook/bake Amish recipes. My husband and 3 adult children reap the rewards of my cooking. I read all amish novels I can. I look forward to this cookbook whether I win it or purchase it
Reply to this
I would love to win one of these books.....Thanks for having the contest
Reply to this
I would dearly love to win this book! Thx for the chance!
Reply to this
I had no idea there was such a large community in Sarasota. I know our trip next winter will include that area for sure. I have something really exciting to look forward to.
Reply to this
I would love to win this book for my mother. Lately she has been building her collection of cookbooks. We have a family recipe book where we take the best recipes we have made since the last time we got together and share them with the other members of the family. We started out with a small ringed binder but are having to move to larger binders. My mother likes to try new recipes all the time, just ask my brother, he is the guinea pig for most recipes. If he likes it then chances are that the rest of us will too.
Reply to this
Sherry is such an awesome writer and really puts love into it all!
Reply to this
I would love to have that book! PLEASE!!!
Reply to this
I would really love to win the cookbook.
Reply to this
I already have a copy of the book and would love to win one for my sister! It is a wonderful book and would make a great gift.
Reply to this
Thank you!
Reply to this
I would love to win an autographed copy of the book Taste of Pinecraft! I have read some of the examples of what is in the book and it sounds like it is full of wonderful good things. Thanks. Tina
Reply to this
Please enter me in your contest for Sherry's book. It looks to be a wonderful cookbook. Thanks
Reply to this
Wow, that sounds great, I would love to win this cookbook! Thanks for the contest! Have a blessed weekend and Mother's Day!
Reply to this
Yeah! Please enter me for a chance to win the Sherry Gore's autographed copy of Taste of Pinecraft. How interesting it sounds! I love the news about her...plus your including her friendly face that's pictured. : ) What a treat It is great to learn something about Florida's Beechy Amish Mennonitel Honestly, when my focus has always been directed to the north when I think Amish anything!
Happy Mother's Day to you and all moms reading this!!
Reply to this
I want to go to Yoders's!!! Sounds yummy.
Reply to this
please enter me in the Pinecraft cookbook giveaway, i'd really love to win this , but good luck to all that enter,,,,,,,, have a blessed day
Reply to this
Enjoyed your article on Sherry and her cookbook. I would like to be entered in the contest for her cookbook.
Thank You
Reply to this
Please enter me to win this book.I have been wanting it ever since it came out.Thanks for giving away books on here.I know in these hard economica times,everyone appreciates it.Thanks for all you all do and Many Blessings.
Reply to this
I am new to your blog and love it! And your Amish Love cover is one of the most beautiful, striking covers I've ever seen!
Reply to this
Barbara, I would love to win this book.
Reply to this
I enjoyed your post about Pinecraft Village. My sister lives a little north of Sarasota. She took us to eat in an Amish restaurant when we visited. I don't remember the name but perhaps it was Yoder's. Thanks to all of you at Amish Hearts for the wonderful books. I read them as soon as they come out!
Reply to this
Thank you for your blog. I visited Yoder's restaurant a few years ago with my sister who lives north of Sarasota. It was wonderful. I didn't know about Pinecraft but I look forward to visiting it next time. Thanks to all of you at Amish Hearts for the wonderful books. I read them as soon as they come out!
Reply to this
I love making Amish recipes & would love Sherry's cookbook. I've read the Amish letters from Pinecraft in The Budget. I just never realized until now that there are quite a few living down there!
Reply to this
I am leaving my comment.... please enter me in the drawing! I love recipe books! Especially with new ideas for my picky husband and son....
By the way....I do receive your email newsletter... thank you so much for them....I always enjoy reading them!
Reply to this
I would love to win a copy of this book it sounds wonderful, I love any kind of cook book,
God's Blessings to you and yours
Reply to this
really enjoy reading stories about the Amish.....
Reply to this
enjoyed the article, please enter me in the contest...love to read about the Amish..
Reply to this
I so enjoy the stories that all of the Amish Authors are writing....what a blessing to have good stories to read....and also learn of the Amish life style....
Reply to this
Although I have never had the chance to meet Sherry in person, she & I have been "friends" for a few years now. I loved being able to put a face to the voice & emails after all this time!! I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have a copy of her cookbook!! Happy Mother's Day to all of you!! God Bless!
Reply to this
I am an online friend of Sherry's as well and did meet her last fall. Would love a copy of her book!
Reply to this
Would love to meet Sherry, only know her through facebook. Please enter me in the contest because the cookbook I bought is going to my mother for Mother's Day. She saw it and is reading it.
Reply to this
How interesting to know that the Amish are snowbirds and travel south for the winter. I guess I never realized that before--never thought about them doing that. That would make a really unique story idea. (Hint, hint, Barbara)
Please enter me in the drawing for this cookbook. Thanks.
Reply to this
Sandra,
Re the "unique story idea" -- I mentioned in the blog that I have a book (maybe 2) set in Pinecraft that will be coming out next year as part of a new series ...
Reply to this
I love new books! Please enter me into the contest.
Thanks and God Bless!
Reply to this
Oh my....what a blessing it must have been to have been given the opportunity to spend time with Sherry Gore in Sarasota. Yoder's ... yumm...everything I've read on their facebook page and what Sherry has shared just makes my mouth water!! Thank you so much for giving the opportunity for someone to win this cookbook that is receiving rave reviews! I told my husband I was going to put a tip jar in the kitchen. The sole purpose is to get enough money to purchase a copy. It sounds wonderful. Hope you have a blessed weekend!! Thanks again!
Reply to this
What an exciting prize! The food we've purchased from Amish people is always so good!
Reply to this
I do love to read about the Amish, but I must admit that trying out their recipes is my absolute FAVORITE. I think my family is pretty fond of me trying them out as well.
Reply to this
I just bought this book and can't wait to try out some of the recipes. If I win a copy, I will give it to my daughter.
Reply to this
I didn't know the Amish lived in Florida, but the weather would be wonderful for buggy rides.
Reply to this
I'm hungry just thinking about this book.I love to cook so it would be put to good use! One way or another I will have to get this book!!
Reply to this
I thought I had entered this contest, however do not see my entry, so I best do it again!! Please enter me. The book looks and sounds absolutely wonderful. I will have to buy it if I don't win it. Good luck to the other entrants too!! Thank you, Barbara, for being so generous.
Reply to this
Hi readers!
Just a quick note to solve some confusion: I have a book (or two!) set in Pinecraft that will release next year...Also, the Amish come down to Fla. in big charter buses, not in their buggies. Traveling by horse drawn buggies is slow and limited to a small number of miles each day, plus there's not a lot of room for suitcases. In addition, the houses in Pinecraft are tiny (I called them fairy tale cottages) on small lots, with no barns. While in Pinecraft, the snowbirds travel by two or three wheel bikes or walk -- it's a very small development where few live full-time. (One resident described it as a ghost town when the snowbirds aren't there for a vacation during the winter!)
Thanks for all the responses. I'll draw a winner Thursday night at midnight and announce the winner in Friday's blog.
Reply to this
Hi Barbara,
I'd love to win a copy of Sherry's cookbook. We hear so much about the Amish in PA and Ohio, but I never knew they had a community in Florida. The stories with a setting in Florida will be very interesting and informative.
Thanks and keep writing.
Reply to this
I would love to have the cookbook. I like trying new recipes especially if they are Amish. They can really cook. I would like to be in the drawing to win this cookbook.
Reply to this
I would love to win the recipe book. When I was a young girl, I would visit my Grandmother and she would fix peanut-butter mixed with maple syrup, which we would swipe our bread in. That was always a highlight of the visit and one of my most special memories today. I would love to know how to fix the Amish Peanut Butter Spread. Hope that I am blessed and win. I love reading about the Amish, something that my daughter and I both share. Thank you.
Reply to this
This cookbook sounds fascinating! I would love to read it!
Reply to this
I started reading Sherry's column in "The Budget" several years ago, then followed her Caring Bridge Website, now am friends with her on facebook. I would love to win this, but if I don't I probably will order one sometime!
Reply to this
I have tried and tried to win. No luck yet. But I won't give up. I know just from the recipes she has shared, that Sherry's cookbook is a masterpiece!
Reply to this
I love to cook, and enjoy cookbooks. Please enter me in this contest!!
Happy Mother's Day All!
Reply to this
I need to learn how to cook better and I would love to win a cookbook. Love this website.
Reply to this
Love cookbooks and this one seems really special so I would love to win one....
Reply to this
Hi Barbara, I love your column and also the Gore family. I have come to know them on line since being a prayer warrior for Sherry's daughter Jacinda . That is a book I hope to see in print . Jacinda is a faith warrior and an inspiration to all of us who know her...blessings
Reply to this
I have been following her on Facebook. Her book looks great and her stories and postings are always interesting
Reply to this
I'd like to win, please.
Reply to this
I bought this book for my mother in law for mother's day...my daughter's nurse saw it and loved it...I would love to get one for her but the agency has a policy against me giving them gifts,,I would love to win one for her since i can't buy it for her
Reply to this
I would love, love, to have this cookbook........
Reply to this
II would love to try the yummy recipes. Sherry love and miss you. Barbara love your books.
Reply to this
I am teaching myself how to cook,and I don't own any cookbooks at all,so I hope that I win this contest because that would sure help me out a lot big time.
Reply to this
I love this book, and desperately want to give this as a secret sister gift!
Reply to this
Would absolutely love to have a copy of "Taste of Pinecraft". My husband and I visited Sherry a little over a year ago but the our time was WAY too limited.
Reply to this
I would like to enter the contest to win a copy of Taste of Pinecraft.
Thanks,
Tina
Reply to this
Thank you so much for the opportunity to win a cookbook. I don't know of anything I would rather have right now than one of these cookbooks!! In fact, I got a recipe for Sour Cream Banana Bread from the facebook page. It is DELICIOUS...would love to prepare many more and read all of the wonderful stories. God Bless!!
Reply to this
Oops...if I have submitted a comment for the free cookbook that is already in progress...I do apologize. Certainly do not intend to do that. Thanks !!
Reply to this
I am so looking forward to trying out some of the recipes in Sherry's book.
Reply to this
Would love to win this book. I've tried to make a few of the recipes from the many many Amish fiction books. Don't have an Amish cookbook. Must alter recipes to replace sugar because of my diabetes. Crossing my fingers!!
Reply to this
I bet this contest is over. I have been fighting my computer right and left. But if not, I sure want to enter. I love Amish cookbooks because they are cooking from scratch as I learned growing up.
Reply to this
I met Sherry in 2009 when my son shared a room with Jacinda at ACH. Sherry and I hit if off from the start. I am a horrible cook with no direction, so i would love to win Sherry's cook book to help learn some kitchen skills! and i would like to send lots and lots of love to Sherry and her Family!!!!
Reply to this
Just want to let you know I am very grateful to be the winner of Sherry Gore's Taste of Pinecraft Cookbook autographed by Sherry
I was taken aback at the thickness of it! 443 pages! It is like a little encyclopedia chock-full of helps, tid bits of information and current "off the cuff" journal type writings throughout the cookbook of real people and real life among Florida's Amish-Mennonite community...of course there are a zillion wonderful recipe titles! I was pleasantly surprised also by the subject dividers in brilliant full color pages. I wish everyone could have had their names drawn because it is a fabulous gift! I encourage all Amish-Mennonite fans to seriously consider purchasing this cookbook. It would highlight any cookbook collector's collection! Thank you and thank you again. Expect to hear more back from me on this incredible looking book as I get in to it more and more
Blessings Barbara Cameron, Sherry Gore and all at Amish Hearts.
Reply to this