Category Archives: Casseroles

Daugher Lovina’s 18th Birthday & Hosting Church

May 27, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 7 Comments

Today—May 18—is daughter Lovina’s 18th birthday. Lovina was born soon after we moved to Michigan. It’s hard to believe it’s been 18 years. She has grown into a lovely young lady with a great sense of humor. Her special friend Daniel is an important part of her life and she has enjoyed his friendship for … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles

Spring Cleaning and Tending to the Garden

May 13, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

We are into the first week of May. The grass is growing fast with all the rain April brought us. We need to buy a new mower. Ours last year was getting repaired constantly. I couldn’t believe what new ones are selling for now. It seems like one thing or another is giving up or … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Vegetables

Caring for each other when family members are ill

January 21, 2022 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 4 Comments

The menfolk just left for work so I decided to write this column while all is quiet. Dustin and daughter Loretta and daughters Verena and Susan and grandchildren Jennifer and Ryan spent the night here. Loretta wasn’t feeling the best last night, so they decided to stay. I’ll try to be a nurse to her. Jennifer … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles

Daughter Lovina takes a turn at writing

December 24, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 22 Comments

Dear readers, I’m Lovina’s youngest daughter (also Lovina). I feel very privileged to share the same name as my mom. I’m proud of how far she has come in life and hope to maybe write a newspaper column someday like she does. It’s a lot different being the only girl living at home right now. I like … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Meats

A Bridal Shower and Chicken Club Brunch Ring

November 5, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

This column will wrap up my writing for October already. Daughter Loretta and Dustin have been married a month on Monday. Where does the time go? Do we take enough time out of our busy lives to thank God for all the blessings we have? When our lives don’t go as we expect, it is … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Side Dishes, Vegetables

Wedding Celebration and Gratitude for Help

October 15, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 6 Comments

Dustin and Loretta had perfect weather for their wedding day. All week was nice and sunny, which we were so grateful for. We ended up with around 450 here for the noon meal and 550 for the evening meal. We could seat 350 people in one setting. Around 100 or more people eat before, such as … Continue Reading ››

Breakfast, Casseroles

Warm days for tilling and planting

May 7, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen

Today was our first day of 80-degree weather this year and we enjoyed the great outdoors. Daughters Susan and Verena and grandchildren Jennifer and Ryan came last night and are staying again tonight. Susan and I worked on getting everything organized for the garage sale we are having here Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Susan has … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles

Easter egg fun with grandchildren

April 9, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

It’s the last day of March. The rain during the night brought colder temperatures this morning. Friday will be Good Friday so everyone will be off work. Sunday is Easter—we give thanks to our dear Savior Jesus Christ who died on the cross so we can be saved from our sins. We have so many … Continue Reading ››

Casseroles, Meats, Noodles

Mourning another loss in the community

February 26, 2021 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 8 Comments

The mercury dipped down below zero degrees this morning. Brrr! It is cold outside and even colder with the wind chill. Yesterday we woke up to over ten inches of snow, which cancelled work for everyone. Daughter Susan and her children Jennifer and Ryan were here since Sunday. She brought her laundry, and we both helped … Continue Reading ››

Breads and Muffins, Casseroles, Pies, Side Dishes

Thanksgiving preparations at the Eicher homestead

November 27, 2020 Lovinas Amish Kitchen 2 Comments

Thanksgiving Day is coming upon us. A great day to spend with family! My sister Emma and I take turns hosting Thanksgiving dinner for our families and sisters Verena and Susan. This year sister Liz and Levi and daughter Suzanne have plans to join us since they will be in the area that day. We had … Continue Reading ››