Category Archives: Recipes

Happy Holidays – A Recipe for your Family Feast

The holidays are a time for gathering; friends, family and good food are what come to mind for us. From Thanksgiving through New Years, people gather to celebrate the holidays, relying on yearly traditions and time tested recipes to make … Continue reading

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The Icing on the … Raisin Bread!

November is National Raisin Bread month. If you search hard enough, you can find a food that is “celebrated” each and every month of the year. Since raisin bread is something we bake on premise in our Miller’s bakery, it … Continue reading

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Shoofly Pie ~ A PA Dutch Original

Ahhhh, shoofly pie. A true PA Dutch original dessert. If you come to Lancaster County, you must try shoofly pie. It’s not hard to find, as most restaurants and bakeries make and serve it year round. Some prefer it warm, … Continue reading

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Nuts Over Pecan Squares!

Did you know that pecans are the only major tree nut that grows naturally in North America? How about that the first US pecan planting took place in 1772 in Long Island, NY? And that the natural antioxidants in pecans … Continue reading

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PA Dutch Chicken Pot Pie

Having not grown up in PA, my idea of chicken pot pie has always been those little “pies” filled with chicken, veggies and gravy. You can get them frozen in a box or homemade from some restaurants. When I moved to … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Anyone?

I’ll be honest, I had no idea that rhubarb had such an extensive history. Living in Lancaster County, I know that there are entire festivals and days dedicated to this mysterious plant. There are recipe contests and pie eating contests … Continue reading

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Miller’s Baked Apples

As an employee of Miller’s, I get the privilege of eating our food often. I most definitely have a sweet tooth, but sometimes after a big meal, cake or pie is just too much. That’s when I head for the … Continue reading

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“As American As Apple Pie”

It wasn’t until the 18th and 19th centuries that Apple Pie became a symbol of American prosperity and national pride. Long before that, dating back to 1381, the English were making their version of what we now call Apple Pie. … Continue reading

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National Culinary Arts Month – Contest Time!

We’re having a contest! (sung to the tune of that old Sam Cooke song “Having a Party”…) In honor of July being National Culinary Arts Month, we’ve decided to have a contest! We figured that anyone reading this blog must … Continue reading

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Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake? Yes please!

I may be a little biased, but Miller’s Bakery makes a pretty fabulous Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake. I realize this is a bold statement, especially coming from a person that typically doesn’t like cheesecake. There’s just something about this particular cheesecake; … Continue reading

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