Der Dutchman

Comfort Food and More at Der Dutchman’s restaurant. Last week I mentioned the two Amish restaurants a few blocks apart from each other in Sarasota, Florida. We chose to eat lunch at Yoder’s, which I’ve affectionately given the pet name: Yoder’s Gravy Ladle in honor of their generous fine gravy (see last week’s post). Immediately … More Der Dutchman

Yoder’s Restaurant

Amish food and comfort food are synonymous to me. While in the Sarasota area of Florida, we had our choice of two Amish restaurants within a few blocks of each other. Yoder’s and Der Dutchman. Yoder’s was in a simple clapboard and brick building. Der Dutchman had more of a polished corporate look. My husband … More Yoder’s Restaurant

Venice Pier

As far as I’m concerned the best time to be on a beach is at sunset—provided the beach faces west. Since we were on the gulf side of Florida this certainly worked. The Venice Pier afforded us an extra treat with the appearance of two dolphins. They were probably attracted by the activity of the … More Venice Pier