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Desserts

Everyone pitches in after lightning strikes sisters’ home

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Oh how good to see the sun shining this morning! We had rainy, dreary weather all weekend and until this morning (Wednesday). Is it possible that we have already entered the month of May? Bread dough rising for 20 loaves of bread to sell … Continue Reading ››
Side Dishes

Busy spring days mean accepting that one person can’t do everything

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It is past time for me to get this column on its way. There’s so much that should be done, but a person can only do so much. One day at a time! We did manage to get our windows cleaned on Saturday. It doesn’t take long for them to get dirty, especially because of the … Continue Reading ››
The Essential Amish Kitchen

Lovina’s Book Signings

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Lovina’s Book Signings

If you've been wanting to meet Lovina and you live in the northern Indiana/southern Michigan area, you are in luck! Lovina has agreed to do a number of book signings in this area this spring/summer 2017. Put one or more of these on your … Continue Reading ››
Breakfast, Casseroles

Heartfelt sympathy for family of 13-year-old relative after tragic death

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The calendar tells us spring is here but the weather thinks differently. It has been cold so far this week. Son-in-law Mose is boiling maple syrup as fast as he can keep up in the evenings. Son Benjamin keeps the fire under the cooker going all day and adds more sap as it cooks down. … Continue Reading ››
Cookies, Desserts

Lovina’s daughter shares the news and a recipe for whoopie pies

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Hi! This is Verena, 19, filling in for Mom this week. I had the urge to do some writing, and I thought Mom would be happy to have a break. This last week has been absolutely beautiful spring weather. It’s hard to believe it’s only February. I will be happy to see summer come. I started working … Continue Reading ››
Meats

Week marred by illness brightened by kind gesture

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We have entered the month of February. The temperature has dropped to the teens again, and we have had several more inches of snow. Last Friday the girls and I helped daughter Elizabeth with the final preparations for hosting church services on Sunday, January 29. Joe and I and the children went again Saturday so Joe … Continue Reading ››
Snacks, The Essential Amish Kitchen

Can you ever have too much birthday cake?

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Yesterday, January 24, was daughter Susan’s twenty-first birthday! My sister Liz also has a birthday on the same day. She turned forty eight. A happy birthday to both! Friday evening, Mose’s family brought in supper here at Mose and Susan’s. It was a surprise for Susan. They … Continue Reading ››
Breakfast, Casseroles

Heaps of dessert but no salad at your last potluck? Take a lesson from Lovina and friends

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Six weeks ago today I had my surgery. I am feeling pretty good but am still being careful about my blood clot. It gets better every day. On Sunday I went to church for the first time since my surgery. I appreciated all the “welcome backs” and concerns for my health. On our way home Joe … Continue Reading ››
Candy, Desserts

Eichers exchange names for Christmas

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Today wraps up the month of November! While the children were waiting for the bus this morning, they said that Christmas is only 25 days away. I am having a harder time getting into the season this year. Even though we enjoy getting together with family and sharing gifts, let us always remember the true … Continue Reading ››
Meats, Snacks

Tragic buggy accidents: Grief for others weighs on Eicher hearts

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Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day. The children have their Thanksgiving feast at school today. Their cooking class teacher has to have a lot of patience to show all the students how to prepare this meal. Daughters Verena, Loretta, son Benjamin, and I plan to attend the feast. It is rainy here so Benjamin doesn’t have construction … Continue Reading ››