In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Lancaster is a destination where a rich history, scenic beauty, and unforgettable ...

Should you wish to take home a culinary souvenir, Dietrich's Meats and Country Store has an extensive selection of Pennsylvania Dutch specialties including every pickled pig part possible from ...

Christians worldwide celebrate Shrove Tuesday. It's the last day before the 40-day Lent period of fasting and prayer.

Folks at Easton Baking Co. in Easton work all day and into the night preparing for the annual Fastnaucht Day celebration.

What started in 1950 as three folklorists inviting outsiders to see what Pennsylvania Dutch living was all about blossomed ...

Fastnachts are pastries that are similar to doughnuts but more dense. HistoryFasnacht Day is an annual Pennsylvania Dutch celebration that falls on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday.

Fastnachts are a specific type of donut and are known as a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition. They are similar to beignets and doughnuts, but are often larger and without a hole in the middle.