Tag Archives: Lovina’s Amish Kitchen

Soups, Vegetables

Eichers attend early “Bethlehem” play by the Amish community

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Eichers attend early “Bethlehem” play by the Amish community Supper was later than usual tonight. The men were working on Mose and Susan’s house, sanding drywall. Mose and Susan bought the paint for the house today. Hopefully by Friday we can start painting. Daughter Elizabeth, Abigail and Nikiah (the little girl Elizabeth babysits for) came here … Continue Reading ››
Cakes and Frostings, Desserts

When mothers can’t sleep until all the children are home

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When mothers can’t sleep until all the children are home It is Thursday morning and time to get this column written. Time goes so fast from week to week. How can it be Thanksgiving Day next week already? We will be hosting the Thanksgiving meal here for … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins

Autumn’s “slow time” a reminder that Lovina has been writing column for 15 years

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Autumn’s “slow time” a reminder that Lovina has been writing column for 15 years We are finally seeing the sun shine after a dreary, rainy week. Why does life always seem better when the sun is shining? With our water system, freezers and other appliances working off solar power, the battery gets low when there isn’t … Continue Reading ››
Cakes and Frostings

When daughters do something their mother never even wanted to do

We have entered the eleventh month of the year already. 2017 is going fast but then every year does. It really seems like the older you get the faster it goes. We will be having a change around here with daughter Susan and Mose being homeowners and moving in the near future. Saturday we will go … Continue Reading ››
Desserts

Mighty the horse that rides to town on a lovely autumn day

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Today is our son-in-law Timothy’s birthday. He is married to our oldest daughter, Elizabeth. We wish him a happy birthday and many more happy, healthy years! Foremost on our minds is the family of one of daughter Susan’s former classmates, Tyler. Tyler was a seaman in the navy. While on his way home from the navy … Continue Reading ››
Salads, Uncategorized

So many Amish weddings lately that it’s hard to keep up

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It is a typical October day. Leaves are gradually changing color, evidence that autumn is here and making such beautiful scenery. Also, the sunsets have been absolutely breathtaking lately. Laundry will be on the list to do today. I should be helping sister Emma today with her painting, but I am trying to heal a sore … Continue Reading ››
Soups, The Essential Amish Kitchen, Uncategorized

Distractions from toddler are hard to resist

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A cool Wednesday evening—we finally have a break from the heat. Tonight was a nice evening to go to the local u-pick for grapes. Tomorrow we will steam the grapes into juice. We make grape juice concentrate. Sugar and water can be added to suit your … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, The Essential Amish Kitchen

A day in Lovina’s Life: Diary of September 20, 2017

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A day in Lovina’s Life: Diary of September 20, 2017 3:00 a.m. Alarm rings telling us it’s time to start another day. Mornings come around too quick. I pack Joe’s lunch and put on a pot of coffee so he can take some to drink on his way to work. 3:45 a.m. Joe and son-in-law Mose leave … Continue Reading ››
Canning and Freezing, Side Dishes, Snacks

After buying wedding groceries, groceries for church services are “nothing”

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Monday after we were done hanging out the laundry we took time out of our busy schedule to watch the solar eclipse. We didn’t have any special glasses but held three pair of dark sunglasses together to see the moon pass in front of the sun. It was amazing to see! Only God can arrange … Continue Reading ››
Snacks, Vegetables

Abigail acting her age, plus other tales from the Eicher family

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Church services are set to be here August 27. We are still busy with all the preparation it takes to host the services. I know that we could still have the services without cleaning, but this is one way to have a deadline every year to give your house a thorough cleaning. My sisters Verena, Susan, … Continue Reading ››