Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook by Wanda Brunstetter

Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook by Wanda Brunstetter 

This book came out in 2022, and the subtitle is Over 290 Recipes for Eating With the Seasons.

Ah, dear gardeners, I remember looking through Amazon at the latest cookbook releases and stumbling on Wanda's sweet little cookbook.

Here's how Wanda introduces her cookbook:

Do you strive to eat what is local, fresh, and in season?

Then this is the cookbook for you.

Organized by the winter, spring, summer, and fall seasons, there are a bounty of recipes for various ways to use up seasonal fruits and vegetables.

Sprinkled with tips for growing and harvesting, too, the well-organized book boasts contributions from Amish and Mennonites from across the United States who are fans of author of Amish fiction.

So very intriguing.

This culinary gem is a treasure trove of traditional Amish recipes, expertly curated for each season of the year.

Imagine tucking into a steaming bowl of hearty winter soup, made with ingredients plucked from your very own garden. Or perhaps you’d prefer a light spring salad, bursting with fresh greens and vibrant flowers.

Summer offers a bounty of sweet treats, from juicy berry pies to refreshing iced tea. And as autumn paints the world in hues of gold and crimson, indulge in cozy casseroles and comforting breads.

More than just a cookbook, Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook is a celebration of the simple pleasures of life. It's a reminder of the importance of eating seasonally, supporting local farmers, and connecting with the rhythms of nature.

With its beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions, this cookbook is a must-have for any gardener or home cook who appreciates the art of wholesome, delicious food.

And Wanda is a gardener! It's worth noting that she writes that she and her husband have a mid-sized garden - so she's got some gardening chops - but she also recommends leveraging your local farmer's market or farm stands, especially if you're unable to grow all of your own produce (and many of us fall into that category, even as gardeners.)

Wanda's cookbook is one that I feel would get passed down in my family. This is precisely the kind of cookbook that would be put together for a family reunion, and then all of us would pitch in twenty bucks and get a copy of it.

Wanda also includes all of these sweet little images and Bible verses. And the recipes are clearly family-friendly; they're family favorites - so it's hard not to fall in love with them.

I thought I'd read this little snippet from Midwest Book Review to give you an idea of what's in this cookbook.

James writes,

Very highly recommended for personal and community library cookbook collections, and published in a lay-flat spiral binding with recipes that range from Coconut Peach Dessert; Green Tomato Relish; Chicken Dumplings; and Fruit Parfait; to Peanut Butter Popcorn; BBQ Meatballs; Buttery Onion Soup; and Home Made Tater Tots. 

Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook" is a palate pleasing and appetite satisfying delight to a plan menus with for anyone who gardens, participates in a CSA, or enjoys farmers' markets.

Sounds fantastic. Doesn't it?

I also think that this cookbook would be the perfect hostess gift for the holidays. You could bring it to your Thanksgiving celebration or use it as a Christmas gift.

So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and embark on a culinary adventure with Wanda E. Brunstetter. You'll be rewarded with a feast for the senses and a heart filled with gratitude for the bounty of the earth.

This book is 224 pages of over 200 recipes for eating with the seasons.
Sweet little cookbook.

You can get a copy of Amish Friends 4 Seasons Cookbook by Wanda Brunstetter and support the show using the Amazon link in today's show notes for around $13.