All posts by Lovinas Amish Kitchen

Lovina Remembers Aunt Lovina

March 31, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 1 Comment

Yesterday we finished up with the rest of the beef. My husband Joe, son Joseph, and sons-in-law Tim and Dustin had dressed two beefs on March 11—that was the day we heard Aunt Lovina passed away. We waited to start on ours until we were back from Ohio. Dustin and Loretta split half of their … Continue Reading ››

Cakes, Desserts

Daughter Lovina Fills In as Lovina Prepares to Leave for a Funeral

March 24, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 12 Comments

It’s Monday morning and I do not have much time to write, so daughter Lovina will finish this column. It is with great sadness that I share the news of my Aunt Lovina’s death. She had recently moved from Ohio to Kentucky to live with her daughter and family. She lost her second husband Abe two … Continue Reading ››

Snacks

Daughter Verena Shares Stories from Living on Her Own

March 17, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 8 Comments

Hello readers! This is Lovina’s daughter Verena writing. It is currently 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. I am two months in on living by myself. So far, everything is going pretty good for me, and I do not mind being on my own. I go home a lot, and I also visit my sisters a … Continue Reading ››

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Lovina Keeps Busy with Deer Jerky and Snack Sticks

March 10, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

It is a nice sunny day on this first day of March. We had a mild February, and now I wonder if March will make up for it with snow. The temperature is mid 40s already before noon. I am having a hard time sitting down to write this column with too much work waiting on … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles

Lovina Recalls Fond Childhood Memories

March 3, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 3 Comments

We have had mild winter weather so far this month. This morning it is raining, and the mercury in the thermometer is down to 30 degrees. It’s cold enough to turn to ice. Hopefully, everyone will have safe travels if it does freeze. My husband Joe and sons Benjamin and Joseph have left for work. I … Continue Reading ››

Breakfast, Casseroles

Lovina Explains the Process for Butchering Pigs

February 24, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

Today is granddaughter Andrea’s (Tim and Elizabeth’s) first birthday. Friday evening, we will go to Tim and Elizabeth’s for supper in honor of her birthday. She has the biggest eyes and the sweetest smile. Tim came tonight to pick up their lard press which we used last Saturday when we butchered pigs. He brought along grandson … Continue Reading ››

Breakfast, Casseroles

A Day in the Life with Lovina and Her Family

February 17, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

Diary of February 7th 4:00 a.m. The alarm rings, and it’s time to start another day. Dustin, Loretta, and Denzel, seven months, come over. Loretta and Denzel lay on the recliner to take a nap since it’s still so early. Dustin leaves for work. Loretta has another appointment with the doctor tomorrow. They want to see if … Continue Reading ››

Breakfast, Casseroles

Lovina Mourns the Loss of Loved Ones

February 10, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 1 Comment

Friday, January 31, is a day that brings sad memories to our family. Two years ago, sister Susan died at age 44; five years ago, brother Amos died at age 56. Both were still so young and are still greatly missed. Joe and I, daughter Verena, daughter Loretta, Dustin, and baby Denzel started out with Heather … Continue Reading ››

Salads

Lovina and Family Enjoy Another Christmas Gathering

February 3, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

January 24! First of all, happy birthday wishes to sister Liz, who turns 54 today, and also to daughter Susan, who shares the same birthday. She turns 27 today. It’s unbelievable that our secondborn is that old already. A lot has happened in her young life, but with God’s help she was able to go … Continue Reading ››

Desserts

Lovina and Family Celebrate a Late Christmas

January 27, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 16 Comments

On January 14 we had our family home for a late Christmas. With the preparations of daughter Susan and Ervin’s wedding, we decided to wait until later. We told everyone to be here around 9:30 a.m. for a brunch. Our brunch was simple but still good. We had a breakfast casserole made from eggs, potatoes, bacon, … Continue Reading ››