Hosting the Amish Men’s Choir and Caring for Family

January 19, 2024 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 6 Comments

There is a winter weather advisory out this morning. It felt good to be in the warm house and hear the blowing wind from the inside. My husband Joe and son Joseph left for work. I’m sure the roads were a challenge for the drivers.

Soups

Lovina and Family Gather for Christmas and Ring in the New Year

January 12, 2024 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 6 Comments

A brand-new year is before us. What does 2024 hold in store? A new year always feels like a new beginning. A time to try harder to break bad habits, a time to start fresh. Most importantly, to spend more time reading God’s words every day and remembering those less fortunate in life. We have … Continue Reading ››

Meats, Snacks

Daughter Loretta Shares About Her Family

January 5, 2024 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 7 Comments

Dear readers, This is Loretta. Mom asked if I would like to write her column. I would say I'm a little overdue writing the column, but I know it helps Mom since she is busy getting ready for church services. On December 24, Mom is planning on having us children stay the night and having Christmas … Continue Reading ››

Desserts

Daughter Susan Shares about a Month Full of Plans with Family

December 29, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 11 Comments

I'm Lovina's daughter Susan. I wanted to help Mom out and write an article for her. I'm not sure how Mom does it, knowing what to write every week. I have a hard time just doing one article. This Monday morning, the children are all in school except Ervin Jay. He's sleeping in the swing right now. He loves the … Continue Reading ››

Lovina Shares Six Cookie Recipes!

December 22, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

In this column, I will share cookie recipes. I hope you will enjoy them! Brown Sugar Cookies 3 cups brown sugar 1 cup lard or butter, softened 2 eggs 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 cups sour milk 2 teaspoons baking powder 5 cups flour, sifted Pinch of salt Cream together brown sugar, lard or butter, and eggs. Stir baking soda into sour milk. Sift baking … Continue Reading ››

Candy

Lovina and Her Family Announce the Name of Midnight’s Colt

December 15, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

Daughter Verena will be 26 on December 10. Grandson Timothy (T.J.) will be five on December 17, granddaughter Allison will be four on December 27, and my husband Joe will be 55 on December 22. Happy birthday to all of them! Church services will be held here in three weeks on December 24. There is so … Continue Reading ››

Meats

Lovina and Family Enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving

December 8, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 6 Comments

This morning Dustin and daughter Loretta brought their boys here while they went to Loretta’s dentist appointment. The ground is covered with several inches of snow since yesterday. Denzel, 16 months, went brrr, brrrr when he came in the house. They had a chilly buggy ride to town, although they do have a heater in … Continue Reading ››

Cakes, Desserts

A welcome addition to the family

December 1, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 12 Comments

I ended up not going to the comfort knotting last week. Instead, I went with daughter Susan and Ervin to the hospital. Now I have exciting news to share. Ervin Jay Yoder Jr. was born to Ervin and Susan at 6:17 p.m. on November 14. He weighs 7 pounds, 11 ounces, and is 19.5 inches … Continue Reading ››

Side Dishes, Vegetables

Lovina Attends a Comfort Knotting

November 24, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

It’s Tuesday morning around 5:30 a.m. and son Benjamin is getting ready to go to work. Yesterday was his first day of work in over two months. He certainly is looking forward to a paycheck again. He was pretty sore last night after work. His leg is still in a boot—the doctor told him to … Continue Reading ››

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Lovina and Family Enjoy a Fall Day Together

November 17, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

Today grandson Byron (son of daughter Loretta and Dustin) is 3 months old. He weighs 10 pounds, 12 ounces now. He’s a sweet little smiley baby. He’s cooing and an active little boy. Denzel loves his little brother but sometimes looks annoyed to have to share everyone with Byron. He likes to give Byron something … Continue Reading ››