From a customer 

Dear Margaret,

The lazy Susan arrived and it is very nice. I especially like the smooth turning action and how nicely it looks on my oak table.

All the best,
An unlazy Susan :)

Amish Lazy Susan with Rail 

Available in 3 sizes in Oak or Cherry

This very popular lazy susan has the traditional hand-turned pegs that make up the rail, with a nice ogee edge, on a smooth turning lazy susan base. 12", 14" 16"

Plain Round Lazy Susan with Rail, Three Sizes, in Oak
Plain Round Lazy Susan with Rail, Three Sizes, in Cherry

Amish Folk Art Fancy Woven Basket Lazy Susans 

An inherited family tradition- An exclusive!

I have been very fortunate to offer these incredible hand made, fancy woven lazy susans (and other baskets) by an Amish couple who uses ancient family methods to make them.

Each is hand signed by the artisan, each is unique, and each is collectible!

Amish Artisan Hand-Fancy-Woven Lazy Susan in Three Sizes

IMPORTANT: Shopping With the Amish 

Important information for you to know

Shopping with the Amish, especially by mail order is DIFFERENT than with other vendors.

These are hand crafted in workshops, by craftsmen who use little or no technology.

As a practice, they do not apply the final finish on their pieces until order. What does this mean to you? It adds a week on the delivery time, which is needed for the finish to cure. The craftsman won't wrap it for shipping until the finish is completely ready, otherwise the finish would be ruined.

So, it adds a week to shipping time.

Amish Lazy Susan with Heart Napkin Holder & Salt and Pepper 

Solid Oak

This 14 inch round lazy susan is 6 inches high with the napkin holder. It also comes with two matching hand turned wooden shakers for salt and pepper.

The pegs are hand-turned, and the base is assembled all by hand. Shown in a harvest stain.

Amish Lazy Susan with Lamp & Salt & Pepper 

This is the style the Amish use themselves

If you go to the Blue Gate or other Amish restaurants, you'll find them using this lazy susan at all of their dinner tables. They also use these at home. Since they don't use electricity as we do, the lamp provides some soft light for peaceful dinner times. These include the salt and pepper shakers.

Available in oak or cherry, with several lamp shade colors. 12 x 13.25

Lazy Susan with Lamp & Shakers, in Oak
Lazy Susan with Lamp & Shakers, in Cherry

Shade colors:

red with apples; cream with apples; blue with pink flowers; cream multi; green with pink flowers; hunter green plaid (small plaid); tan/blue plaid (small plaid); tan/red plaid (small plaid); sunflowers; tan/blue plaid (larger plaid); tan/red plaid (larger plaid); tan/green plaid (larger plaid)

Amish Round Rail Lazy Susan 

Three sizes

This round lazy susan has a turned peg rail and napkin holder. It comes in 12, 14 and 16 inches round in cherry or oak.

Plain Round Lazy Susan with Rail & Napkin Holder, Three Sizes, in Oak
Plain Round Lazy Susan with Rail & Napkin Holder, Three Sizes, in Cherry

Amish Flat Lazy Susan 

Three sizes oak or cherry

Some decor needs a very plain lazy susan. This comes in three sizes: 12, 14 or 16 inch round, so you can have one the right size for your table. These are also useful in a tight cabinet where you can't reach everything. Solid Oak or cherry.

Plain Round Flat Lazy Susan, Three Sizes, in Oak
Plain Round Flat Lazy Susan, Three Sizes, in Cherry

Amish Lazy Susan Apple Shaped 

Solid Oak

This is an interesting 'spin' on a traditional style. Apple shaped lazy susan with turned peg rail.

Two sizes-

large is 16 x 16 x 4
small is 12 x 12 x 4

Apple Shaped Lazy Susan, Small,in Oak
Apple Shaped Lazy Susan, Large, in Oak

Amish Heart Shaped Lazy Susan in Two Sizes 

Solid Oak

This is an interesting 'spin' on a traditional style. Heart shaped lazy susan with turned peg rail.
Two sizes-

large is 16 x 16 x 4
small is 12 x 12 x 4

Heart Shaped Lazy Susan, Small, in Oak
Heart Shaped Lazy Susan, Large, in Oak

Amish Mission Lazy Susan 

Oak or Cherry

This is the lazy susan I have and everyone loves it! Its roomy enough for all the condiments we use, large enough for everyone to reach, but not so large to get in the way. Everyone comments on this beautiful piece. It measures 12.5 x 12.5 x 5.5 and is available in oak, cherry or quarter sawn white.

Mission Lazy Susan in Oak
Mission Lazy Susan in Cherry

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Huge selection at this Amish mall including these lazy susans and an enormous number of other things, for every room and every person.

The Shelf Life of Baking Products 

All-purpose white flour. Shelf life: Up to a year on the shelf or indefinitely in the refrigerator or freezer. (King Arthur flour suggests adding a couple of bay leaves to flour to keep away pests.)

Baking powder. Shelf life: 18 months unopened; six months opened.

Baking soda. Shelf life: Two years unopened; six months opened.

Brownie and cake mixes. Shelf life: One year.

Brown sugar. Shelf life: Four months.

Cocoa. Shelf life: Indefinitely, unopened; one year opened.

Confectioners' sugar. Shelf life: 18 months.

Extracts. The shelf life of most extracts, except vanilla, is approximately four years. Vanilla has an unlimited shelf life.

Granulated sugar. Shelf life: Indefinite.

Honey. Shelf life: Indefinite, though it may crystallize and harden. Microwave the opened jar or let it warm slowly in a pan of water to restore it to its liquid form.

Molasses. Shelf life: One year unopened; six months opened.

Beautiful Amish Built Things 

Hand crafted in the old fashioned way

Amish Mission Mirrors

The Amish make many mirrors, but have a special  preference  for the mission style.  Good mission  design is  very  strong, which allows for  thicker, heavier and optically perfect mirror glass.  These mir...

Amish Tables

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Amish Bread Boxes

Amish are prolific bread bakers, and they understand how to use and store bread.  Here are some of the best Amish  bread boxes in  the country, all hand made, all solid wood.  Order  through  the  Online Amish Mall P...

How long are canned goods good for? 

Amish Cooking, Eating & Information 

More to come...

Amish Recipes

There is a lot made of certain Amish recipes, and it seems that every Amish recipe book and site has the same ones. That list is so short that it is a miracle the Amish can survive on such a limited diet! The truth is that the Amish have far more rec...

Amish Pet Food: SAFE & Organic

Our pets are exposed to all  the chemicals we are, and maybe even more.  Thankfully, the Amish have created an organic pet food business, using their free range chicken, hormone, antibiotic and pesticide free, and using organic grains from...

Amish Heritage Food: Delicious, Comforting & Organic

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Foods That Freeze Well 

Fresh meat and poultry. Separate and wrap individually using plastic freezer wrap or coated freezer paper and then pack into plastic freezer bags. Ground beef and pork keeps three to four months; steaks and roasts, six to 12 months. Pork chops and roasts keep four to six months. Whole chickens can be stored for one year; chicken parts about nine months.

Chicken, beef, fish or vegetable stock. Freeze in small quantities. Or pour cooled stock into ice-cube trays and then transfer to a plastic freezer bag when stock is solid. One ice cube equals about 2 tablespoons. Eight cubes will give you about 1 cup of stock. Keeps for up to one month. If you re-boil your stock for 5 minutes, you can freeze it again.

Fish. Lean fish like cod, flounder and haddock keeps up to six months; fatty fish such as blue, perch and salmon keeps two to three months.

Bread. Instead of tossing the bread into the freezer in its original packaging, slice whole loaves and cut bagels in half. Then rewrap in plastic freezer bags. That way you can toast the bread straight from the freezer. Bread can be frozen for about six weeks.

Hard cheeses, such as cheddar, Edam, Gouda, Swiss, pecorino Romano and Parmesan do well in the freezer. Thaw four to six hours, though you can grate pecorino and Parmesan while frozen. These cheeses keep up to four months. Blue cheese can be stored for about three months; texture and taste will be affected.

Butter and margarine. Stock up when it's on sale. Store in its original packaging and a plastic freezer bag. Keeps for four to six months.

Nuts that are unshelled keep 12 months; shelled nuts about six months.

The Amish Appreciate Your Business 

Old Fashioned Lifestyle

The Amish craftspeople appreciate your business and your kindness. They support their families by their farming, their workshops, and their crafts.

Pantries & Refrigerators 

Winter is one of the best times for a thorough cupboard, refrigerator and freezer clean-out.

When it comes to bottled spices and dried herbs:

Avoid storing products over the stove, dishwasher, sink or near a window. Choose a cool, dry place, away from the exposure to heat, moisture and direct sunlight.

Members of the red pepper family (capsicums), such as paprika and chili powder, should be refrigerated to help retain color and guard against infestation.

The shelf life of properly stored spices and herbs is approximately three to four years for whole spices and seeds, two to three years for ground spices, one to three years for leafy herbs, and one to two years for seasoning blends.

Freezing does not extend the shelf life. If stored in the freezer, and repeatedly removed for use, bottles may develop condensation, which can accelerate loss of flavor and aroma.

Do not sprinkle spices and herbs directly from the bottle over a steaming pot, which will hasten flavor and aroma loss. Make sure a spoon is completely dry when you dip it into the spice bottle. Added moisture may cause caking or flavor loss.

Condiments Books for Your Kitchen! 

My Gourmet Pages 

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Chocolate :: The Gourmet Guide

From the moment the aroma rises to your nose, to the sensual bliss of the feel and taste, fine chocolate is a gastronomic experience like no other. The focus of this lens is on the finest chocolates available. Understanding the differences between th...

Luxury Soap :: The Buyer's Guide.

After a hard day, coming home and drawing a bath is one of the most renourishing things for one's psyche. But, the great indulgence is in the soap you choose. From high lather producing shea soaps, to a hard milled, exfoliating lather of a handmade o...

Salt :: The Gourmet Guide

The BEST barbecuing secret around, natural sea salts with incredible flavor, high potency minerals naturally!  Prepare your meats, vegetables and marinades with flavorful earth salts- no one will know how you do it! "Until recently salt was...

Cigars :: A beginner's buying guide.

If you've never had your boss, client or friend open his or her humidor to offer you a cigar, if you're a man, one day you will. It's the subtle details that will tell you if you are taking a $5 dollar gift or a $20 treasure. There are several cigar...

Make Your Own Condiments! 

Condiment Safety Information 

Very nice resources!

McCormick - Home Page

Flavorful, easy recipes featuring McCormick spices, cook's reference, spice encyclopedia and spice storage tips from the trusted brand of spices and seasonings.

United States Department of Agriculture - Home

Helpful information about food, food management, and shelf life of various foods.