Category Archives: Side Dishes

June Gatherings and First Garden Fruits

June 11, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

We have entered the month of June. Is it possible that 2021 is almost halfway through? I managed to get my gray dress suit sewed last week, and I still have a shirt I want to sew for my husband Joe. The wedding is Friday at the home of neighbors Joas and Susan, for their daughter … Continue Reading ››

Side Dishes, Vegetables

Secret Pal Revealing and Remembering Sister Susan

May 21, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

My husband Joe and I and son Kevin spent last weekend at daughter Susan’s house. Our community sets up “secret pals” for widows, widowers, people with disabilities, etc. This means Susan has had a secret pal since December. Secret pals send gifts to their receiver for a year. Usually they go from May to May, and … Continue Reading ››

Potatoes, Side Dishes

One day at a time for Eicher family

March 11, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 10 Comments

Another morning of sitting here watching the sun rise with tears rolling down my face. I’m wishing that I could turn the clock back to December 8^th, the day before our life so drastically changed. Back before that awful tragedy, back before our dear son-in-law Mose was in that terrible accident that completely shattered daughter … Continue Reading ››

Meats, Side Dishes

In loving memory of Sister Susan

February 12, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 26 Comments

Our hearts are once again mourning the loss of a dear loved one. Sister Susan, age 44, lost her battle and passed away on January 31. Three years ago on the same day, brother Amos died unexpectedly at age 56. Please keep praying for God to give us the strength we need to go on. Sisters … 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 ››

Side Dishes, Vegetables

Home renovations and harvest season continue

September 4, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 1 Comment

A busy time of the year—we are in the midst of canning season. We are filling lots of jars and freezers with a bountiful harvest. Many meals will be made from the harvest, the fruits of our labor. Do we appreciate enough what the Good Lord provides to us? We have so much to be … Continue Reading ››

Side Dishes, Vegetables

August brings cooler mornings and wedding feasts

August 21, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

Friday, August 14th is daughter Elizabeth and Timothy’s 5th anniversary. Happy anniversary to them and wishing them many more happy healthy years together. May God continue to be their guide! They have three children: Abigail, who will turn 4 on September 10, Timothy (T.J.), 1 1/2 years, and baby Allison, 7 months. So very precious … Continue Reading ››

Side Dishes, Vegetables

Hot summer days and extended family gatherings

July 17, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

It’s another hot day with high humidity here in Michigan. Every day the temperature has been in the 90’s. Yesterday afternoon we did get a much-needed rain shower. We would have needed to start watering the garden, so the rain was much appreciated. Because our house is surrounded by shade trees and a wraparound porch, … Continue Reading ››

Side Dishes, Vegetables

July birthdays, family reunions, and tomato gravy

July 10, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 7 Comments

It’s July 1—today we enter the month of July, and 2020 is already halfway over. It has been quite a year to remember. I do not think many of us want to repeat such a year. When I see people in town shopping with masks on, what I miss the most is not being able … Continue Reading ››