Amish Trail Blog

The Sneak Peek event was a great day along the Amish Trail - Monday, June 14, 2010 - 16:51

The Sneak Peek event, the first of its kind, was a fun filled day for many visitors to our area from as far as Rochester NY and Erie PA.

Our business members hosted many different things to do and see while you experienced our beautiful part of the country.

Gift baskets were created and each visitor was entered in to the drawing each time they stopped in to one of our businesses. The day ended with a great concert at the Master's Plan Cafe in Dayton.

Thank you to the donators of the great prizes and congratulations to our winners:

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Makin' Whoopie... Pies that is - Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - 16:17

Whoopie Pies (a traditional Amish recipe)

Chocolate Whoopie Pies an Amish Treat Whoopie Pies are a most loved traditional Amish treat. Made like a sandwich with two generously sized soft cake-like chocolate cookies and a fluffy vanilla cream filling they are the ultimate nostalgic comfort food.

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Recipe for Amish Peanut Butter Spread - Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 13:40

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups of Brown Sugar
2 cups of Sugar
2/3 cups of Karo Syrup
2 cups of water
2 1/2 lbs. of peanut butter
7 ounces of marshmallow creme

Instructions:

Pour Brown Sugar, Sugar, Karo Syrup and water together in saucepan.
Boil the ingredients for a few minutes then cool.
Add the peanut butter and marshmallow creme.
Stir well.
Cover and keep at room temperature.

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What are the Amish doing in March? - Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 09:09

This year, March has been mild and so everyone is enjoying the warm weather. The Amish are out in their “convertibles” which are actually open buckboard-style wagons that let them enjoy the warm breezes. The picture to the left shows a familiar site in the SW part of Cattaraugus Co. looking up Seager Hill Rd.

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Recipe for Amish Hats, a tasty snack - Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 14:48

Ingredients

12 Ritz crackers
Peanut Butter
Chocolate Bar (optional)
12 large Marshmallows

Instructions

Spread a bit of peanut butter on each cracker
Put a square of chocolate on top of peanut butter
Top with a marshmallow
Place on cookie sheet
Broil for 1 minute until marchmallows are golden brown

Hope you enjoy and comment below with alterations to the recipe that you find to be really good.

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What are the Amish doing in February? - Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 13:55

The fields are frozen and you will find the Amish out in the fields with their manure wagons, spreading manure and in some areas, spreading loads of corn husks on the fields. Corn husks are spread by hand using a pitch fork. The load of husks is taken out of the field by a wagon with wooden sled runners. Actually, the same sleds they used to haul ice squares last month.

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Barn Quilt Project - Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 13:05

Please read this article that recently ran in the Randolph Register re: our exciting additon to the Amish Trail.

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What are the Amish doing in January? - Friday, January 22, 2010 - 14:57

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Grand Opening celebration of the 'So Soft Gift Shop' - Friday, December 11, 2009 - 18:06

Girls and Alpacas looking at each other

Mager Mountain Alpacas of Little Valley, NY is excited to announce the Grand Opening celebration of their new store building this weekend! Owners Paul and Sue Mager have teamed up with Crouse Construction of Steamburg to erect the new building for the ‘So Soft Gift Shop’, which will open its doors this Friday from 4-8pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 10am-6pm.

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Recipe for Amish Cake - Friday, November 13, 2009 - 13:55

Ingredients

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
1- 1 pound 4ounce can pineapple
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup nuts

Directions

Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and can of pineapple (not drained). Add eggs, vanilla and nuts. Pour into baking pan and bake.

Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes Temp: 350° F Pan Size: 13x9x2

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Feedback - Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 15:41

I am hoping that this blog will be an effective tool for us as we develop the Amish Trail of New York. We would appreciate any feedback that you could give to us once you have visitied our area.

How did you find out about us?

Once you got here, were the businesses easy to find? What was your first impression once you got out on the side roads? Did you find both "English" and "Amish" store owners/employees to be friendly and helpful?

What can we do to make your next visit more enjoyable?

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Short History of Salamanca's Falling Leaves Festival - Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 11:44

Check out the Falling Leaves Festival - Salamanca NY Friday October 2 thru Sunday October 4th.

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Barn Quilt Project - Friday, September 11, 2009 - 11:22

The Amish Trail (which runs through Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties) is adding another dimension to its growing popularity. This summer, Barn Quilts are being added to the trail as well as the surrounding communities.