amish

decorating with handmade ornaments, baking Amish treats, and singing hymns. Community events: barn-raisings, church services, and holiday gatherings. Traditional attire: plain dresses, bonnets, and beards, emphasizing humility and simplicity. Emphasis on Fa

gredients: 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Gala) 1 sheet of pie crust or homemade pastry 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter Optional: raisins or nuts Preparation: Core and peel apples, leavin

rayals. The genre often blends fact and fiction, sometimes perpetuating stereotypes or misconceptions about Amish life. The "Otherness" and Exoticism The portrayal of Amish characters as "innocent" or "pure" can sometimes border on exoticism, othering the community