Tag Archives: Lovina’s Amish Kitchen

Casseroles

Life with children is more than just the work waiting for us

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We are all home on this Wednesday. Our thermometer still shows -14 and the wind chill is -45. It is cold and windy with snow blowing. We are staying pretty warm here in the house. It is a little cooler in here than other days with that strong wind blowing outside. We hardly see any … Continue Reading ››
Side Dishes, Soups, The Essential Amish Kitchen

Surgery for Kevin and more ahead as winter finally arrives

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 We finally have real winter weather. Snow! Cold! Wind! Needless to say it feels good to be inside a warm cozy house this morning with the outside temperature at 23 degrees. Daughter Lovina, 14, just left for school. Son Benjamin left for his job at the RV factory around 4:30 a.m. and the rest of the … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins, Cakes and Frostings

Any guesses who shouted “Happy New Year” to the neighbors?

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Lovina's newest grandchild, Timothy, has a cozy outfit to keep him warm riding in the buggy.
A brand-new year lies before us! What does it hold? Last year brought us two more grandchildren who bring us joy. But Joe and I each had a … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins

A little bundle of joy before Christmas makes Lovina a grandma again

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First, I need to share our very exciting news: my husband Joe and I are grandparents for the third time! We welcome our first grandson, Timothy Josiah, born to daughter Elizabeth and Timothy on December 17. He weighed 7 pounds and is 19 inches long. He was born at 5:11 a.m. by C-section. I went to … Continue Reading ››
Cakes and Frostings, Desserts

Lovina’s friend Ruth offers sneak peek into Amish wedding preparations

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In this week’s column Lovina’s English (non-Amish) friend Ruth Boss gives us a glimpse into Lovina’s busy week as head cook for her niece’s wedding. This week I helped with preparations for the wedding for Lovina’s niece Emma. As an outsider, I am impressed by how beautifully orchestrated these events are. Family, neighbors and the … Continue Reading ››
Meats

Lovina answers reader questions about Amish clothing traditions

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This week my husband Joe, and son Benjamin, 19, are off all week for Thanksgiving. Son Joseph, 16, has off Thanksgiving Day and Friday, as well as Lovina, 14, and Kevin, 13 from school. So it seems as if this week will go faster than usual. Saturday our three sons and Joe went to help at … Continue Reading ››
Cookies and Bars, Desserts

Tim’s sister-in-law lands 17 point buck with a bow

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Tim’s sister-in-law lands 17 point buck with a bow We awoke this morning to more snow, adding to our already snow-covered white world. It has been snowing all morning. We had our first snow earlier than usual and it is staying with all the cold temperatures. Last Friday, … Continue Reading ››
Pies

The lowdown on the services of a wedding wagon

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The lowdown on the services of a wedding wagon November is bringing cold rainy weather. Leaves are all over our front yard from all the big trees there. The beauty of the season is upon us! Congratulations to niece Emma and Menno! They set December 7 for their wedding date where they will exchange vows in holy … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Side Dishes, Vegetables

Garage sales yield great bargains, including gifts for the grandchildren (of course)

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Daughter Lovina, 14, and son Kevin, 13, just left for school. It’s cold and windy outside, and the temperature has dropped to 54 degrees. We had just enjoyed a few nice warm and sunny days until yesterday, when it was rainy and cooler. Daughters Elizabeth and Susan … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins, Desserts

Grandma Lovina’s dilemma: Which granddaughter to pick up when the buggy arrives?

It’s 6:45 a.m. and daughter Lovina, 14, and son Kevin, 13, just left for school. It’s still quite dark outside. Daylight Savings Time lasts until November, so it seems most of the school year it’s dark when they leave with the bus. I think this is my favorite time of the day. After the morning rush … Continue Reading ››