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Are you in the mood to eat some mud? No, I’m not suggesting that you go outside to your nearest puddle and start lapping its contents up lol! However, I am suggesting that you make this dessert. Oreo Mud Pie is quite possibly one of the best pies I’ve ever eaten in my life. it’s cool, creamy, and full of yummy flavors that totally melt in your mouth. I made this mud pie for my son’s birthday one year and he totally loved it as did his guests. Do you want to know something else? This recipe is insanely easy to follow. Anyone can master this yummy treat. Trust me, if I can then you can 🙂

I know the recipe calls for Oreo cookies but if you’re thrifty like me you’ll be using an off-brand. I find that the Wal-Mart Great value brand works just as well. Place the cookies in a Ziploc bag and start whacking away at them with a hammer. Don’t get too crazy though or else you’ll put holes in your bag and have a big ‘ol mess to clean up. Not fun!

Once you’ve made this pie you will be sure to make it again, very soon. It’s perfect for a child’s birthday or even a church potluck. Enjoy!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Can’t Stay Out Of The Kitchen.

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Quick Tip: This delicious dessert is best served cold. In fact, you can freeze it if you would like as it makes a wonderful chilly treat on a hot day.

I am a mid-western native who was transplanted to Amish-country Pennsylvania about 3 years ago.

Although I grew up in the Mennonite community, I had never heard of Shoo-Fly Pie until moving out east. I can recall the first time I tried this scrumptious pie. I had bought the dessert at a local Amish shop. The name of the pie is what caught my eye and piqued my curiosity. I discovered there were raisins in the pie and hesitantly bought the confection. You see, my husband and kids do not like raisins in the least. Boy, am I ever glad that I decided to buy that pie!

I served the Shoo-Fly Pie to my family after dinner that evening. At first, they had no idea what it was that they were eating but the silence around the table suggested that they liked it. My husband finally said, “What is in this delicious pie?!” When I told him that it was raisins he raised his eyebrows and said, “Really?!”

Now, I’m not claiming that I made a raisin eater out of the hubby that night but I will say that he is forever sold on Shoo-Fly Pie.

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Quick Tip: Feel free to use a store-bought pie crust to make this recipe a bit easier to master, however, homemade tastes best 🙂

The other day, I was in attendance at a close family friend’s funeral.

Unfortunately, my friend’s grandmother had passed away. These things are so sad but I can take comfort in the fact that my friend’s grandma lived a long and fulfilling life. She accomplished so many different things and was such a beacon of light to our small community. The church was so packed it was busting at the seams with folks wanting to pay their last respects to this dear lady. The day was more of a celebration of life rather than a sullen and somber funeral service. It was quite beautiful if I do say so myself.

After the funeral, all in attendance were invited to a special luncheon in the church basement in honor of my friend’s lost loved one. There were all sorts of salads, cakes, and other goodies. However, the one food that really caught my eye was this large platter heaped with small slider-like sandwiches.

Each little sandwich had a slice of meat, cheese, and a soft bun. I took two of the sandwiches as they were small. After my first bite, I got a huge smile on my face as the sweetness of the bun warmed my heart. I knew my friend’s grandmother would have appreciated these little sandwiches as she loved simple lunches such as these 🙂

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Quick Tip: Add a slice of pineapple to these sandwiches for a Hawaiian treat!

Do you want to know something? The Amish community is so giving and generous. Not only are they super sweet to their own people but they also reach out to other communities to help during times of need. Last summer there was a massive house fire in my hometown. The family that was affected were not from the Amish community. They were “English” as the Amish call them. Anyway, the entire community rallied around this family to help bring relief during this time of strife and tragedy and this included the Amish folks. Such an outpouring of love!

I noticed a few of the Amish ladies had brought this family some Mason jars filled with dry ingredients. These ingredients appeared to be the fixins’ for some sort of soup. There was a card attached containing cooking instructions on the rim of the jar.

As I peered into the jar and studied its content I realized that these kind women had made the family shelf-stable soup otherwise known as “Amish Friendship Soup”. How neat! I later learned how to put together the soup ingredients for myself and have been giving this lovely little treat away ever since. Enjoy!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Recipe Lion.

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Quick Tip: Use ANY type of veggies that you fancy in this marvelous soup!