The Amish Pantry Experience

A couple months ago we were driving home from a volleyball tournament and I saw a BAKERY sign.  Yippee!  Being the sweet-treat-lovin’ woman that I am, I followed the sign.  I figured our hard working volleyball player needed a treat after a strenuous morning on the court.    

That sign led us to an average looking farm house that had an “OPEN” sign on the door.  Hmm, I wondered if we were in the right place.  Could this farm house actually be a bakery?

I opened the car door and realized I would have to walk past a whole bunch of chickens to get into the bakery, but I could tell by the aroma in the air it was indeed a bakery, and I’d spent 2 hours on bleachers with a toddler.  I was determined and went for it.  Turns out the chickens could care less that I was there and I made it to the door without any troubles.

I opened the door to this place that we later discovered is called The Amish Pantry.  

OH my goodness. I couldn't believe my eyes!  Cinnamon rolls, cookies, fudge, breads, flavored crackers, spices, cofffffffffeeeee and more.  It all looked so beautiful and smelled so good! 

I can’t even put into words how glad I am that we stopped there that day.  It turns out this was their first day open.  They had two 3 day old goats that needed names.  They were looking for a boy name that started with a C.  My little guy piped up and said “I know, you could call him CARTER, that’s my name!”  So now we go back each week to say hello to Carter the goat. 

On our first trip there I asked if I could take some pictures of this unique little place, so I could tell my friends about it.  As I went back to the van to get my camera, my husband opened his mouth and landed me a gig as their Social Media Coordinator, or whatever. 

Basically this just means I take some half-way decent pictures and post them to a Facebook page I created for The Amish Pantry.  Okay, it’s slightly more complicated than that, but I am loving it so far.  I am so grateful that the owners, Frank and Roxann, have allowed me to take on this adventure.  It’s truly encouraging for me to be able to grow my skills through this “job” (I use that term VERY loosely, it’s mostly just fun) and still be able to be with all my babies each and every day. 

Each time we visit their farm we learn a little more about the owners.  We hear stories from all sorts of people, that just like us, saw the sign and stopped to check it out.  We’re always making new friends because of this welcoming place. 

If you’re curious what this place is all about, visit TheAmish Pantry’s Facebook Page where I’ve uploaded dozens of pictures, and Roxann shares stories from the bakery. 

Forewarning, it’s not your typical bakery experience, and it’s really not all about the sweets (although the sweets are amazing).  There’s something so much more special about this place than any other place around here.  It just feels like home.  I’d love if you stop out and try it for yourself.  If you do, please leave a review on the Facebook page, or back here on my blog.   

If you need recommendations on what to get, my favorites are the Rye bread (Trim Healthy Mama style), 7 grain bread, Flavored cinnamon rolls (only available on Saturdays), and the coffee.  Oh that coffee is darn good! 

Indoor Seating is limited, but cozy.  If you love intermixing with new people, pull up a chair at any old table and someone is sure to join you soon. 

The Outdoor Seating is plentiful.  Just grab a spot anywhere on the lawn. 

The Saturday Breakfast menu includes Biscuits and Gravy, or Breakfast Sandwiches.  Both equally delicious!