Monthly Archives: April 2017

Meats, Potatoes, The Essential Amish Kitchen

Easter, a wedding and the first book signing headline Lovina’s week

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Everyone has gone to bed and I am still here at the kitchen table, writing. I think I am almost caught up in answering all my reader mail. The ones I have left need a recipe they lost. The recipes take time to write out, so please have patience with me. Sometimes my friend, Ruth, … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles

Verena’s vacation memorable, but she’s happy to be home with family

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Dear Readers, This is Verena, age 19. My mother asked me to write the column this week. Recently my life has been so busy with working Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the daycare. I also babysit for my friend’s three little boys whenever they need a sitter. I love children, so it makes me happy that … Continue Reading ››
Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Spring break brings emptier nest for Eichers; plus exciting birth to announce!

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It has been rainy and cool all week—not the best weather for the children while they are on spring break from school! I was hoping we could get the yard raked up this week, but I’m sure we will have nicer days to work outside. There is plenty to do otherwise. The boys have been … Continue Reading ››
Salads

Lovina’s daughter heads east; children learning to like dandelion greens

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It is good to see the sun shining today after some dreary weather. Next week Joseph, Lovina, and Kevin will be home for spring break from school. Saturday is already the first day of April. I am hoping for a warmer week while the children are home. We want to get the yard cleaned up and … Continue Reading ››
The Essential Amish Kitchen

Lovina’s Book Signings

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Lovina’s Book Signings

If you've been wanting to meet Lovina and you live in the northern Indiana/southern Michigan area, you are in luck! Lovina has agreed to do a number of book signings in this area this spring/summer 2017. Put one or more of these on your … Continue Reading ››