All posts by Lovinas Amish Kitchen

Christmas time treat recipes

December 18, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 18 Comments

Lovina Eicher’s son-in-law Mose was injured in a car accident on Wednesday, December 9. His injuries were severe, and he passed away the morning of December 14. Lovina asks readers to hold Susan and children Jennifer, age 2, and Ryan, age 1, in prayer. She writes, “Susan is a widow at age 24 but she … Continue Reading ››

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Giving thanks together even in hard times

December 11, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 9 Comments

Lovina’s husband, Joe, grilled their turkey this Thanksgiving. Photo provided.

Thanksgiving Day was not too eventful for us this year. My husband Joe put a turkey on the grill, and we relaxed and took the day off. Let us pray next year will be … Continue Reading ››

Meats, Side Dishes

A week filled with family time and visiting

December 4, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

It is a Friday night and we had a nice, sunny day in the 60s. I spent the day with our children who have muscular dystrophy at their annual appointments in Ann Arbor. It was a long day, leaving home at 5:30 a.m. and returning at 3 p.m. It’s also a stressful, tiresome day for … Continue Reading ››

Breads and Muffins, Casseroles, Pies, Side Dishes

Thanksgiving preparations at the Eicher homestead

November 27, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

Thanksgiving Day is coming upon us. A great day to spend with family! My sister Emma and I take turns hosting Thanksgiving dinner for our families and sisters Verena and Susan. This year sister Liz and Levi and daughter Suzanne have plans to join us since they will be in the area that day. We had … Continue Reading ››

Breads and Muffins, Desserts

Family visits and Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

November 20, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

Sons Benjamin, 21, and Joseph, 18, both have left for work. It is 5 a.m. and I decided I’ll write this column while all is still quiet. The weather has taken a big change overnight. Yesterday, and for over a week, we have had nice, sunny, warm weather. Now this morning the temperature is in … Continue Reading ››

Desserts, Pies

Autumn leaves, deer hunting, and apple pie

November 13, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 3 Comments

We are having nice, sunny autumn weather with temperature in the 60’s by the end of the day. It’s a good time to get the leaves raked and the yard cleaned up before the snow flies. We did have a coating of snow on Sunday, but it didn’t accumulate much. I also have some tulip bulbs … Continue Reading ››

Desserts

Fun and games with grandchildren as family gathers

November 6, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

Supper is over, evening devotions have been said, and everyone has either gone to bed or is showering, reading, or just relaxing as I write this column. Our supper had ham and beans on the menu. I took a few ham bones out of the freezer and decided to make a big kettle of ham and … Continue Reading ››

Candy, Desserts

Lovina’s daughter Verena shares her story

October 30, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 12 Comments

Over the years I have written about my daughter Verena’s brain concussion and the almost seven years that she had post-concussion syndrome. I also wrote about our children who have limb girdle type 2 muscular dystrophy. Readers have asked why my daughters use mobility scooters. Here … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Meats

Painting project combines work with family visits

October 23, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

Supper is over with, and I need to start writing this column. We had potato soup, side pork (from our pork we butchered last winter), cheese, and crackers. Daughters Loretta, 20, and Lovina, 16, aren’t home tonight. Loretta’s friend Dustin’s family is having a belated birthday supper for him, so that is where they are. … Continue Reading ››

Noodles, Soups

Autumn orchard visit for apples and grapes

October 16, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

In this week’s column Lovina shares about the process of juicing grapes with two large steamers, pictured. Photo provided.

We have entered October, which brings us closer to the end of 2020. Leaves are falling, farmers are harvesting corn, gardens are being cleared out and … Continue Reading ››