Category Archives: Salads

Amish Family Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes

Spring salads and fun with grandchildren

I am writing this on the last day of March. Will April bring us nice days? We will accept what we get. My husband Joe planted peas and radishes in the garden so we will wait and see if it grows garden goodies. It sounds so good. We had our first meal of dandelion salad this … Continue Reading ››
Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetables

Grandchildren add fun and happiness

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We have entered the month of July. The year 2019 is halfway in the past. July 1 was daughter Loretta’s birthday. She turned 19 years old. Son Benjamin is also 19, until his birthday on July 14. It always brings back memories from that year they were born. My dad passed away at age 69 six weeks before … Continue Reading ››
Salads

Hosting church brings surprise guests and plenty of fellowship

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Today is the 59th birthday of my oldest sibling, sister Leah. Birthday blessings to her! Since we live two hours apart and I won’t get to see her, I sent a card and letter to her by mail. Our children who still live at home spent today helping daughter Susan and her husband, Mose, in preparation … Continue Reading ››
Potatoes, Salads

Prayer and fasting give way to joyous Easter for Eicher family

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We are in the last week of March with Friday being Good Friday and Easter is Sunday, April 1. It’s an early Easter this year. My oldest sister Leah and Paul were married 37 years ago on April 16. I remember that Good Friday was April 17 in that year (1981) and was the day after … Continue Reading ››
Salads, Uncategorized

So many Amish weddings lately that it’s hard to keep up

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It is a typical October day. Leaves are gradually changing color, evidence that autumn is here and making such beautiful scenery. Also, the sunsets have been absolutely breathtaking lately. Laundry will be on the list to do today. I should be helping sister Emma today with her painting, but I am trying to heal a sore … Continue Reading ››
Salads

Canning, cleaning, and “flying” horses fill Lovina’s week

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It is 10:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. Everyone has headed to bed except the girls and me. I forgot all about writing this column until after daughter Elizabeth, Timothy and Abigail left for home. They came over for a while after supper. We had so much fun with Abigail. I was helping her walk and let go … Continue Reading ››
Salads

That time the toddler conspired to free the baby from the playpen . . .

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Another week has gone by, and it’s time to get another column on its way. This will wrap up June already. Half of 2017 is now history. We are invited to a wedding in Berne, Ind., tomorrow for Lana, the daughter of one of Joe’s cousins. She is getting married to my cousin’s son, Abe. It … 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 ››