Category Archives: Salads

Potatoes, Salads

Prayer and fasting give way to joyous Easter for Eicher family

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We are in the last week of March with Friday being Good Friday and Easter is Sunday, April 1. It’s an early Easter this year. My oldest sister Leah and Paul were married 37 years ago on April 16. I remember that Good Friday was April 17 in that year (1981) and was the day after … 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 ››
Salads

Canning, cleaning, and “flying” horses fill Lovina’s week

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It is 10:00 p.m. Wednesday evening. Everyone has headed to bed except the girls and me. I forgot all about writing this column until after daughter Elizabeth, Timothy and Abigail left for home. They came over for a while after supper. We had so much fun with Abigail. I was helping her walk and let go … Continue Reading ››
Salads

That time the toddler conspired to free the baby from the playpen . . .

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Another week has gone by, and it’s time to get another column on its way. This will wrap up June already. Half of 2017 is now history. We are invited to a wedding in Berne, Ind., tomorrow for Lana, the daughter of one of Joe’s cousins. She is getting married to my cousin’s son, Abe. It … Continue Reading ››
Salads

Lovina’s daughter heads east; children learning to like dandelion greens

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It is good to see the sun shining today after some dreary weather. Next week Joseph, Lovina, and Kevin will be home for spring break from school. Saturday is already the first day of April. I am hoping for a warmer week while the children are home. We want to get the yard cleaned up and … Continue Reading ››
Candy, Meats, Salads, Snacks

Lovina unveils three recipes from her forthcoming cookbook

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In order to take a little time off from writing this column, I’m sharing three recipes from my cookbook coming out in April, (Herald Press). I, and about half my family, were down with the flu as my deadline for the column approached this week, so this “vacation” comes at a good time. There is … Continue Reading ››
Salads

Cleaning house for Susan’s wedding, Eichers save worst bedroom for last . . .

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We are wrapping up the month of June. The year 2016 is now already halfway done. Amazing how time seems to go faster and faster. The wedding for Mose and Susan is only five weeks away. It’s getting too close way too fast for me! We still want to make noodles for the wedding, and there … Continue Reading ››
Desserts, Salads

On Lovina’s birthday, another summer wedding gets “published”!

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It is 6:42 a.m. and our three youngest just left with the bus for another day at school. They are counting the days left of this term. Eight and one-half days left! I still have a hard time getting used to the bus coming this early. All the years our children went to school the … Continue Reading ››
Salads

After Mother’s Day, Lovina’s all set for fishing: license, rod, and life jacket!

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Hi. This is Lovina’s 18-year-old daughter, Verena. I hope all you readers are doing great! Part of my Mother’s Day gift to my dear mother is writing the column for her this week. I also gave her a lighted crystal cube that says “I Love You Mom.” Dad and all of us children gave her two … Continue Reading ››
Salads

Time Enough: Signs of spring and a new baby “Lovina”!

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Our time changed to what we call “fast time” on Sunday. I do not like the changing of clocks back and forth. I wish it would stay one way or the other. My husband Joe tilled one of our gardens on Saturday. He is getting spring fever and is eager to get some potatoes planted. I … Continue Reading ››