Married family, children, aunts, uncles, grandparents, all are invited. But then, our homes are built to accommodate 200 people for church services, so we are set up for big groups. Little boys under six sit with their fathers. Before leaving, there is a snack of cookies and coffee. The Amish teach separation from the world, personal simplicity.
Some groups farm with horses and live without electricity, telephones and cars.
1 pound walnut meats, coarsely chopped 2 tsp. Stir in well-beaten egg yolks and vanilla. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into a greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.