Category Archives: Casseroles

Keeping Warm in a Cold Spell

January 26, 2024 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 7 Comments

At 10 a.m. the temperature is still only at zero degrees with a wind chill of -17 degrees. The last several days we have had even colder temperatures and wind chill down to -27 degrees. It’s been a challenge to heat for everyone. It seems the wind gets in everywhere. Grandson Ryan seems to be doing … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Vegetables

Lovina and Family Camp Out to Celebrate a Special 50th Birthday

July 14, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

First of all, a happy 23rd birthday to daughter Loretta! We wish her many more years of happiness. The month of July is bringing us some hot weather. July 4 was a hot day as well. On July 3, our whole family—except son Benjamin—and sister Emma’s whole family and sister Verena all gathered at Emma’s house. … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Meats

Cherished Memories and Celebrations with Loved Ones

June 23, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

Daughter Lovina, 19, is making supper as I get caught up with some odd and end jobs. The menu includes fried eggs, fried potatoes, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, toast, butter, and fresh strawberry jam. A delicious breakfast for supper. The strawberry jam tastes so good. My friend Ruth brought us a dish of some she made. Daughter … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles

Lovina Recalls Fond Childhood Memories

March 3, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 3 Comments

We have had mild winter weather so far this month. This morning it is raining, and the mercury in the thermometer is down to 30 degrees. It’s cold enough to turn to ice. Hopefully, everyone will have safe travels if it does freeze. My husband Joe and sons Benjamin and Joseph have left for work. I … Continue Reading ››

Breakfast, Casseroles

Lovina Explains the Process for Butchering Pigs

February 24, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

Today is granddaughter Andrea’s (Tim and Elizabeth’s) first birthday. Friday evening, we will go to Tim and Elizabeth’s for supper in honor of her birthday. She has the biggest eyes and the sweetest smile. Tim came tonight to pick up their lard press which we used last Saturday when we butchered pigs. He brought along grandson … Continue Reading ››

Breakfast, Casseroles

A Day in the Life with Lovina and Her Family

February 17, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

Diary of February 7th 4:00 a.m. The alarm rings, and it’s time to start another day. Dustin, Loretta, and Denzel, seven months, come over. Loretta and Denzel lay on the recliner to take a nap since it’s still so early. Dustin leaves for work. Loretta has another appointment with the doctor tomorrow. They want to see if … Continue Reading ››

Breakfast, Casseroles

Lovina Mourns the Loss of Loved Ones

February 10, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 1 Comment

Friday, January 31, is a day that brings sad memories to our family. Two years ago, sister Susan died at age 44; five years ago, brother Amos died at age 56. Both were still so young and are still greatly missed. Joe and I, daughter Verena, daughter Loretta, Dustin, and baby Denzel started out with Heather … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Side Dishes

Lovina Shares More from Susan and Ervin’s Wedding

January 20, 2023 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 5 Comments

A brand new year lies before us—2023. What does it hold in store for us? Do we thank God enough for all the many blessings he sends to us? This is now 11 days since the wedding of daughter Susan and Ervin. The five children are enjoying living together in one house. It’s like having their … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles

Cherishing Time and Memories of Loved Ones

November 4, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

It’s 5 a.m., and the temperature is 39 degrees. Yesterday we had a cold, rainy autumn day. We also had a few snow flurries and a little ice this week. Old Man Winter is just around the corner, it seems. Our tomato and pepper plants still didn’t get a killing frost, so we are still … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Vegetables

Celebrating More Summer Birthdays & Anniversaries

July 29, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

On July 15 our family all gathered here for supper in honor of our 29^th anniversary. (July 15 is also brother Albert’s 58^th birthday.) A delicious supper was made on the grill, including banana poppers, wings, and chicken. Daughter Liz and Tim brought a nice, decorated cake. Abigail, 5, was so excited to give us … Continue Reading ››