Category Archives: Meats

Mourning a Loss in the Community

September 8, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 6 Comments

Another week has gone by, and it’s already time to write another column. Last week was very hot and humid, making for some restless nights. This week, temperatures are cooler and even chilly in the early morning hours with the mercury dropping to 50 degrees. It makes for some nice sleeping with the coolness at … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Meats

Cherished Memories and Celebrations with Loved Ones

June 23, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

Daughter Lovina, 19, is making supper as I get caught up with some odd and end jobs. The menu includes fried eggs, fried potatoes, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, toast, butter, and fresh strawberry jam. A delicious breakfast for supper. The strawberry jam tastes so good. My friend Ruth brought us a dish of some she made. Daughter … Continue Reading ››

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Continuing Preparations for Ervin and Susan’s Wedding

December 15, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 1 Comment

The menfolk have left for work, and I need to pen this column before getting started for the day. On my agenda today is to cut out my dress, cape, apron, and also daughter Lovina’s for the wedding. Ervin and Susan’s wedding is in three weeks, and it seems I keep pushing the sewing off. Last … Continue Reading ››

Meats, Side Dishes, Soups

Early springtime fun with the grandchildren—and more beef

March 25, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

Another week has already passed us by, and it is time to pen this column again. My plans for today are to wash daughter Elizabeth and Tim’s laundry. Daughter Lovina assisted her with her work for several hours yesterday. I went to pick Lovina up and brought the laundry home. Today sounds like it will be … Continue Reading ››

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Preparing and enjoying a bounty of beef

March 18, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 3 Comments

It is a very beautiful day outside with the sun shining so brightly. The sun is welcome anytime and is much appreciated for our solar system. With gas prices so high, we don’t like to use the generator more than necessary. We run a generator to charge up our battery packs when the sun doesn’t … Continue Reading ››

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Welcoming a New Baby into the Family

February 25, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 10 Comments

Lovina bonds with her newest granddaughter. Photo provided.

Last night, my husband Joe and I went to meet our new granddaughter, Andrea Ruby. Such an exciting moment. Andrea Ruby was born February 14th to daughter Elizabeth and Tim, weighing eight pounds, three ounces, and … Continue Reading ››

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Taking time to visit sisters

February 11, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

The world outside looks very scenic with everything coated with snow. It is still snowing, and we have around six inches already. It sounds like we are getting quite a bit more. School is closed for a few days, and some factories are sending their workers home before lunchtime. My husband Joe and sons Benjamin … Continue Reading ››

Meats, Soups

Different Ways to Prepare the Thanksgiving Turkey and Eat the Leftovers

December 10, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 3 Comments

December—the final month of 2021! The Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone. We are mostly caught up with the leftover food from it. I made a stew with the turkey carcass from the turkey son-in-law Dustin made for us in his deep fryer. Everyone loved the stew, and it really is great way to get the … 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 ››

Meats, Potatoes, Side Dishes

Travels and wedding celebrations

September 17, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

Another week has passed by since my last column. We made it to Kentucky and Tennessee for both weddings and are now back in Michigan. We were thankful for safe travels to and from the weddings. Dan’s (who died in the accident with son-in-law Mose) wife Jodi was our driver and she did a wonderful … Continue Reading ››