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A Brief History and Etymology of Buffets

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

 
The buffet is a server or serving table and cabinet used in the dining room. Derived from the French “buffe” and the Italian “buffetto” the true etymology of buffet is lost but may refer to translated terms like “cuff” or “hood”. Since it was a serving piece at wrist’s height and often had a covering […]

What Exactly Is an Amish Jelly Cupboard? A Brief History of Its Origins

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

 
It is that time of year when cooks and gardeners are stocking up their shelves with the literal fruits of their labor. Jellies, jams, preserves and fruit butters have all been canned over the summer and fall and are now ready to store for use over the long winter. History shows that a variety of […]

Organize Your Morning With An Amish Vanity Dressing Table

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

  
From full bedroom suites to beautiful tables, desks and vanities the Amish woodcrafters build timeless designs in furniture that is not only attractive in form but in function, making life better and easier. Anyone who is pressed for time in the morning knows how important having designated areas for dressing, putting on makeup and prepping […]