Category Archives: Desserts

July birthdays and zucchini bars

August 7, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

It’s Wednesday morning and the humidity has gone, leaving us with a much cooler morning. We had a light shower this morning, which we needed. Our hay was out last night, and hopefully the rain didn’t affect it too much. It seems quiet around here this morning, with Mose, Susan, Jennifer, and Ryan not staying here … Continue Reading ››

Desserts, Pies

Annual family gathering and easy peach cream pie

July 31, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 6 Comments

On Saturday, July 11th, we all were awake and ready by 5:30 a.m., waiting for our ride on the bus to Monroe, IN to sister Leah and Paul’s house for the annual Coblentz gathering. Lo and behold, 6 a.m. rolled around and still no bus. Finally, we saw a bus pass by and soon after … Continue Reading ››

Desserts, Pies

Wedding memories and Mother’s raisin pie

July 24, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 7 Comments

July 15 was our twenty-seventh anniversary. Lots of memories throughout the years since Joe and I were married.

Tables decorated for Lovina and Joe Eicher’s wedding in 1993. Photo provided.

This is what my mother wrote in her column in July 1993 about our wedding. … Continue Reading ››

Candy, Desserts

A fun day out for Amish garage sales

June 19, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

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 ››

Cakes, Desserts

Summer brings outdoor church and rhubarb treats

June 12, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

We have turned another page on our calendar. June is here! Our hay is cut and now we have the challenge of getting it raked and baled before it rains again. Yesterday was pretty warm with the temperature reaching the 90s. This morning at 4:30 a.m. the thermometer shows 72 degrees. It feels good to have … Continue Reading ››

Desserts, Pies

Birthdays and Rhubarb Custard Pie

May 22, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

We are having a cool May, making it a challenge to put any plants out in the garden yet. Yesterday the temperature hit the mid-60 mark, but the air had a chill in it. Son Joseph doesn’t have to work today, so I will probably go to town with him this morning to get him new … Continue Reading ››

Cakes, Desserts, Pies

Mail from readers brightens Lovina’s day

May 1, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

Another week has passed and not much has changed around here. We did have the temperature go down in the 20s one night. My husband Joe didn’t expect it to get that cold and had his plants in the greenhouse. Unfortunately, it is too late for some of his plants. It was so disappointing for … Continue Reading ››

Breads and Muffins, Desserts

Family Cheese Favorites and Apple Cinnamon Bread

February 7, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

On January 31, it was two years since brother Amos passed away in his sleep and shocked all of us. He was only 56 years old and left his wife Nancy, children, grandchildren, one brother, and six sisters to mourn. He is so greatly missed by many. We know God makes no mistakes, so we … Continue Reading ››

Cakes, Desserts

Eicher family celebrates a winter birthday with chocolate fudge cake

January 24, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

Diary of January 15, 2020 3:00 a.m. Alarm rings—time to start a new day. My husband Joe and son Benjamin, 20, get ready for work. They refuel both coal stoves for the day while I pack their lunches and make grilled cheese sandwiches for their breakfast. 3:35 a.m. Joe and Benjamin leave for work. I go back … Continue Reading ››

Desserts

Beginning a new year and a new decade

January 17, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

A new year, a new decade lies before us. What does it hold for us? Only God knows. A new year always seems like a fresh start or new beginning to break some old habits or make new resolutions. It doesn’t take a new year to start fresh, though. Our God is such a great … Continue Reading ››