This first book in 'Amish Cooking Class' series effectively blends simple storytelling and relevant plotlines dealing with real life issues. Fans of Brunstetter’s previous works will eat this one up. This is a light and easy read, like a delicious pie, that will make for a delightful afternoon reading with well-formed characters and sympathetic situations to draw from. All of the characters are dealing with realistic struggles, and it is interesting to see how they come together to help each other. There is such a cozy feel to the story, but it is not a fluff message. The cooking students easily pull the reader in, and the yummy recipes may leave you racing to the kitchen after reading this book. Readers will be hard pressed not to take this book to the dinner table after reading the mouth-watering recipes included.įans of The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club series are likely to love Brunstetter’s latest. The mix of well-drawn Amish and “English” protagonists adds a flavorful accent to the narrative. To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at Praise For…īrunstetter maintains the warmth and love of her other fiction. She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. With over 12 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nation's most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. She has written more than 100 books translated in four languages.

Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre.

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