Amish-Country Cookbook

Bob and Sue Miller grew up in a small Amish community in Sugarcreek, Ohio. Christian teaching and good home cooking were part of their upbringing, a heritage which continued when they established their own home. Twenty-seven years ago, the Millers purchased property on U.S. 20 in Middlebury, Indiana. Back then it was a 24-hour truck stop named Everett's Highway Inn. But the Millers saw other possibilities. After renovation, the restaurant reopened on January 1, 1971 as Das Dutchman Essenhaus, a six-day Amish restaurant, complete with Amish and Mennonite cooks and wait-staff. The history of Das Dutchman Essenhaus is a story of growth--growth of a family as well as a business. When the Millers moved to Indiana, they had two small children. Today their family includes five adult children with their spouses and seven grand-children. The Essenhaus has grown from a staff of 24 to nearly 450 during the tourist season. What began as a small restaurant has expanded into one of Indiana's largest and finest restaurants, a bakery, a country inn, numerous shops and a wholesale food business. After enjoying a memorable dining experience, many guests ask about the unique recipes prepared in the Essenhaus kitchens. The Millers have responded with cookbooks containing their own original recipes and others gathered from their employees --many never published before. Amish Country Cookbook, volumes 1, 2 and 3 will help you create the good taste of Das Dutchman Essenhaus right in your home.