Megan | Feb 21

Discover the Heart & Hearth of Amish & Mennonite Cooking

There’s something truly special about the way food brings people together — the aroma of fresh bread, the comfort of a hearty supper, and the joy of sharing both with friends and family. At Neighbors Mercantile, we celebrate that sense of community by offering a curated collection of Amish and Mennonite cookbooks that inspire simple living, wholesome ingredients, and delicious home cooking.

Whether you’re pulling out your favorite cast-iron skillet or flipping through pages filled with time-tested wisdom, these books capture the heart of homestyle kitchens everywhere.

Hope’s Table: Everyday Recipes from a Mennonite Kitchen — A Best-Seller Worth Craving

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If there’s one cookbook our community keeps coming back to, it’s Hope’s Table. This beautifully crafted book makes every recipe feel attainable — even for home chefs who are just getting comfortable in the kitchen. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, Hope’s Table guides you through wholesome dishes with artistic flair. From savory dinners to sweet treats, this book blends practicality with heart, making it an essential staple on your shelf.

✨ Perfect for: Everyday meals, gathering dishes, and anyone looking to cook with intention.

Amish Baking at Home Cookbook: Recipes and Memories from My Heritage by Naomi Stutzman Gingerich — Simple Ingredients, Timeless Flavors

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There’s a peaceful charm in Amish baking — warm kitchens, fresh flour, and recipes that have been passed down through generations. Amish Baking at Home Cookbook invites you to explore that tradition. With recipes rooted in simplicity and authenticity, this book brings the essence of Amish kitchens right to your countertop. Think hearty breads, tender rolls, and desserts that taste like nostalgia in every bite.

✨ Perfect for: Bakers who love classic favorites and comfortable techniques.

The Heart of the Homestead: Cultivating a Spirit of Simple Living Through Homemaking, Recipes, and Family by Ruthann Zimmerman— A Glimpse Into Tradition

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Life on the homestead is all about celebration, sustenance, and shared meals that reflect a rich heritage. The Heart of the Homestead embodies this spirit, offering a collection of recipes that span from everyday favorites to special-occasion dishes. With a deep focus on family-centered cooking, this book is a tribute to the rhythms and flavors of traditional Mennonite living.

✨ Perfect for: Home cooks who cherish meaningful meals and cultural connection.

The Cherished Table: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Kitchen by Lovina Eicher — Gather Around

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Food tastes best when shared, and The Cherished Table honors that beautifully. Bursting with recipes that bring loved ones together, this title blends Amish warmth with timeless culinary wisdom. Whether it’s brunch with neighbors or a holiday feast, The Cherished Table helps you create moments worth remembering.

✨ Perfect for: Family celebrations, cozy dinners, and inspired hosting.

Why Our Amish & Mennonite Cookbooks Are So Loved

At Neighbors Mercantile, we know good food is about more than just ingredients — it’s about the stories, traditions, and time spent together around the table. These cookbooks aren’t just collections of recipes; they’re gateways into homestead kitchens where every dish tells a story.

From simple breads to soulful suppers, each title in our Amish & Mennonite collection brings a little extra warmth into your home.

Holidays at Home: Christmas 2026 Trends We're Loving

There's something special about decorating for Christmas. Pulling out the ornaments you've collected over the years, finding the perfect spot for your favorite wreath, and adding those little touches that make your home feel ready for the holidays.

At Neighbors Mercantile, Christmas planning starts long before the first snowflake falls. As we've been selecting our collections for 2026, we've noticed a few decorating trends that have us especially excited for the season ahead.

This year, we're seeing a beautiful mix of handmade charm, nostalgic traditions, rich colors, and timeless pieces. Some styles feel like Christmas at Grandma's house, while others bring a more polished, elegant touch. And the best part? You don't have to choose just one.

Here are four Christmas decorating trends we're loving for 2026.

Putting Up the Harvest: A Beginner’s Guide to Canning & Preserving

There’s something special about this time of year. Gardens are overflowing, farmers market baskets are full, and suddenly you have more cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet corn, and green beans than you know what to do with.

That’s where preserving comes in.

For generations, families have found ways to make the summer harvest last a little longer. And while canning may be the first thing that comes to mind, you can also freeze, dry, pickle, ferment, and even freeze-dry your favorite foods.

The best part? You don't need to be an expert—or have a kitchen full of equipment—to get started.

Nordic Ware vs USA Pan: What’s Right For You?

When it comes to reliable, American-made bakeware, two names consistently rise to the top: Nordic Ware and USA Pan. Both brands are known for durability, performance, and thoughtful design—but they take very different approaches to materials and baking styles. Whether you’re a casual home baker or a detail-oriented cake enthusiast, choosing between them comes down to how (and what) you love to bake. Here’s what you need to know before you decide.

Treasure Hunting in Nappanee? Make Neighbors Mercantile One of Your First Stops

If you're planning to visit Nappanee for the annual Experience Nappanee celebration, be sure to add Neighbors Mercantile to your garage sale route.

From Thursday, July 9 through Saturday, July 11, we'll be joining the city-wide Embrace the Pace Garage Sales with a special outdoor garage sale featuring hundreds of deeply discounted items. The city-wide garage sales are part of the larger Experience Nappanee 2026 celebration, a weekend filled with local shopping, live music, family activities, food trucks, and community events throughout downtown.

Bringing Spring to Life with Real Touch Greenery

There’s something about spring that makes us crave fresh starts—open windows, lighter spaces, and a little more life in every corner of our homes. Our Spring Real Touch Greenery collection was curated to do just that: bring the beauty of the outdoors in, without the upkeep.

Designed to look and feel incredibly lifelike, real touch greenery offers the softness and texture of fresh stems with the ease of everyday styling—no watering required. Whether you're refreshing your home for the season or preparing for special gatherings, these pieces make it simple to create a space that feels alive, welcoming, and effortlessly styled.

Stronger Days on the Line: Meet Poly-Grip Clothespins

At Neighbors Mercantile, we believe everyday tools should work as hard as you do. Whether you’re embracing a slower, more sustainable rhythm or simply tired of flimsy clothespins that snap, twist, and fail when you need them most—there’s a better way to hang your laundry.

Enter Poly-Grip Clothespins: thoughtfully designed, American-made, and built to last.

Sourdough at Home: A Beginner’s Guide from Neighbors Mercantile

There’s something special about sourdough. The smell of a loaf baking in the oven, the crackle of a golden crust, the tangy flavor that only time and fermentation can create—it’s bread the way it was meant to be.

At Neighbors Mercantile, we believe sourdough isn’t just food. It’s a craft, a rhythm, and a connection to simpler, slower living. Whether you’re brand new or ready to try again, this guide will walk you through the why, the how, and the what you need to get started.

Timeless Toys: Built for Play Today and Memories Tomorrow

At Neighbors Mercantile, we believe the best toys aren’t the ones that light up, beep, or need batteries—they’re the ones that spark imagination, stand the test of time, and get passed from one set of small hands to the next.

There’s something special about a toy that doesn’t just belong to one child, but becomes part of a family story. The scuffed wheels, the worn paint, the tiny fingerprints—those are signs of a childhood well played. That’s why we’re proud to offer a collection of timeless, classic toys designed to last for years, even generations.

Bring the Beat Outdoors — Meet Turtlebox Audio at Neighbors Mercantile

At Neighbors Mercantile, we’re all about gear that keeps life loud, rugged, and ready for adventure — and that’s exactly why we carry Turtlebox Audio speakers. These aren’t your average Bluetooth boxes — they’re engineered for real outdoor use: rain, dirt, beach days, campfires, tailgates… you name it. Born from a garage idea to build the ultimate outdoor speaker, Turtlebox Audio has carved a niche as best-in-class for rugged performance and bold sound that travels with you.