Tag Archives: Amish life

Candy, Desserts

A fun day out for Amish garage sales

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 Son Joseph’s ride is late, so I decided to write this column while we wait. Some of the neighbors are without electricity from some storms that blew down trees. We didn’t get much of anything here. We had a little rain which we needed badly. Yesterday was a long, tiring, but fun day! My sister Emma … Continue Reading ››
Amish Family Recipes, Breakfast, Casseroles

Spring memories while staying home

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As I’m writing this on April 16, I remember that thirty-nine years ago today my oldest sibling, sister Leah, and Paul were joined in holy matrimony. I was in third grade at the time and remember seeing my mother cry as the bishop was uniting Paul and Leah in marriage. I could not understand why … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins

Fishing outings and home projects

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We are all still home from the “stay home, stay safe” order due to the coronavirus. We were to host church services this past Sunday but church services in our community were postponed until further notice. Maybe too often we take going to church for granted. It didn’t seem right to not meet with our fellow … Continue Reading ››
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 ››
Potatoes, Soups

Gardening and games at home

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Today was such a beautiful sunny day with the temperature around 60 degrees. Everyone is home due to the coronavirus precautions. It seems so different to not set an alarm. Of course, we sleep later since no one is leaving home. The boys took advantage of the nice day and hauled a lot of manure out … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins

Morning Maple Muffins from the new Lovina Eicher cookbook

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 It’s a rainy Wednesday evening here in Michigan. Supper is over and the girls are washing dishes. I decided to sit here at the kitchen table and get started on this column. The girls are talking to each other, so my mind wanders over to them, making the task of writing a little difficult. The … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Meats

Spring Cleaning and Fresh Breezes

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Last week my sisters Verena and Susan did a good job cleaning the windows in the upstairs bedrooms. We like to take the screens out and bring them to the basement to spray off with soap and hot water. The summer dust accumulates on them. Just before lunch time Uncle Joe and Aunt Betty from Geneva, … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles

Welcoming the new year and a new granddaughter

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This is the final day of 2019. A new year lies before us. What does it hold in store for you and me? Only God knows the answer. May He be our guide as we enter the new year in 2020. He has bestowed so many blessings upon us. Let us be forever thankful! We awoke … Continue Reading ››
Cookies, Desserts

Outrageous Chocolate Chip Cookies on a winter day

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Diary of November 20, 2019
Lovina’s family enjoys the heat from their coal stove on these fall days with cooler temperatures. Photo: provided
3:00 a.m. Alarm rings! I pack my husband Joe and son Benjamin’s lunches for work. Joe goes to the basement to add … Continue Reading ››
Candy, Desserts

Winter Weather and Chocolate Pecan Caramels

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The leaves are not all off our trees yet. We didn’t get around to raking up the ones on the ground, either. “Old Man Winter” arrived before we were prepared. In the last few days it snowed and snowed. I would guess that we received about … Continue Reading ››