Amish dietary requirements? (carrot cake)

[JaxieS]

Hi all, I am new here and just wanted to ask a question I am visiting my sister in a few days for her birthday and she has an Amish friend who will also be there. I am wanting to bake a carrot cake but wondering if Amish people have any dietary requirements/restrictions? (no dairy etc) as I am not very educated on the subject. Thanks very much and have a good rest of your evening.

 

[LovelyLinda]

Welcome to Discuss Cooking lovely As far as I know, no they do not have restrictions. Your sister's friend however may have their own requirements for health or so-on so you could message your sister. Have a good evening to you aswell.

 

[JaxieS]

Welcome to Discuss Cooking lovely As far as I know, no they do not have restrictions. Your sister's friend however may have their own requirements for health or so-on so you could message your sister. Have a good evening to you aswell.

Thanks Linda. Good idea I will ask my sister just in case, don't want anyone to miss out on my gram's famous carrot cake recipe!

 

[Aunt Bea]

Check a few Amish recipe sites.

IMO Amish people enjoy junk food and processed food as much as the rest of America.

 

[JaxieS]

Check a few Amish recipe sites.

IMO Amish people enjoy junk food and processed food as much as the rest of America.

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Thanks Bea! I won't worry much about it then. Quite a funny photo

 

[CosyCarol1985]

Hi! I actually grew up in an Amish home. (Im not Amish anymore) Most of the food that they eat is pretty normal. I would try to not used highly processed ingredients but apart from that there are no dietry restrictions in the Amish faith. I hope this helps!

 

[JaxieS]

Hi! I actually grew up in an Amish home. (Im not Amish anymore) Most of the food that they eat is pretty normal. I would try to not used highly processed ingredients but apart from that there are no dietry restrictions in the Amish faith. I hope this helps!

Thanks Carol! I tend to use wholesome ingredients. I like the traditional country lifestyle plus highly processed ingredients can make my stomach upset at times.