Category Archives: 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 ››

Casseroles, Side Dishes

Lovina Shares More from Susan and Ervin’s Wedding

January 20, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

A brand new year lies before us—2023. What does it hold in store for us? Do we thank God enough for all the many blessings he sends to us? This is now 11 days since the wedding of daughter Susan and Ervin. The five children are enjoying living together in one house. It’s like having their … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles

Cherishing Time and Memories of Loved Ones

November 4, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

It’s 5 a.m., and the temperature is 39 degrees. Yesterday we had a cold, rainy autumn day. We also had a few snow flurries and a little ice this week. Old Man Winter is just around the corner, it seems. Our tomato and pepper plants still didn’t get a killing frost, so we are still … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Vegetables

Celebrating More Summer Birthdays & Anniversaries

July 29, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

On July 15 our family all gathered here for supper in honor of our 29^th anniversary. (July 15 is also brother Albert’s 58^th birthday.) A delicious supper was made on the grill, including banana poppers, wings, and chicken. Daughter Liz and Tim brought a nice, decorated cake. Abigail, 5, was so excited to give us … Continue Reading ››

Breakfast, Casseroles, Potatoes

Daugher Lovina’s 18th Birthday & Hosting Church

May 27, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 7 Comments

Today—May 18—is daughter Lovina’s 18th birthday. Lovina was born soon after we moved to Michigan. It’s hard to believe it’s been 18 years. She has grown into a lovely young lady with a great sense of humor. Her special friend Daniel is an important part of her life and she has enjoyed his friendship for … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles

Spring Cleaning and Tending to the Garden

May 13, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

We are into the first week of May. The grass is growing fast with all the rain April brought us. We need to buy a new mower. Ours last year was getting repaired constantly. I couldn’t believe what new ones are selling for now. It seems like one thing or another is giving up or … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Vegetables

Caring for each other when family members are ill

January 21, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

The menfolk just left for work so I decided to write this column while all is quiet. Dustin and daughter Loretta and daughters Verena and Susan and grandchildren Jennifer and Ryan spent the night here. Loretta wasn’t feeling the best last night, so they decided to stay. I’ll try to be a nurse to her. Jennifer … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles

Daughter Lovina takes a turn at writing

December 24, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 22 Comments

Dear readers, I’m Lovina’s youngest daughter (also Lovina). I feel very privileged to share the same name as my mom. I’m proud of how far she has come in life and hope to maybe write a newspaper column someday like she does. It’s a lot different being the only girl living at home right now. I like … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Meats

A Bridal Shower and Chicken Club Brunch Ring

November 5, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

This column will wrap up my writing for October already. Daughter Loretta and Dustin have been married a month on Monday. Where does the time go? Do we take enough time out of our busy lives to thank God for all the blessings we have? When our lives don’t go as we expect, it is … Continue Reading ››