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Casseroles, Potatoes

May showers and tater tot casserole

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 Today daughters Verena, 22, Loretta, 19, Lovina, 16, son Kevin, 14, and I went to assist niece Emma in preparing for hosting the next church services. Sister Emma and son Steven, niece Elizabeth, and sisters Verena and Susan were also there helping, along with my daughters Elizabeth and Susan and their children. Emma told us all … Continue Reading ››
Desserts, Pies

All that goes with preparing for a wedding—and birthdays and Mother’s Day too

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We had a nice sunny day in the 70s. That was a welcome change after some cool rainy weather the past week. Yesterday was also nice and sunny, making laundry dry fast. It was rainy on Monday so I spent my day sewing and we postponed washing laundry until Tuesday. I had a good day with … Continue Reading ››
Breakfast, Casseroles, Vegetables

Final cleaning tasks—including 42 windows—before holding Sunday services

The first day of May has arrived with it being a rather cloudy day. At 7 a.m. the sun is now out and shining so bright. Daughter Verena and sons Benjamin and Joseph left tonight to attend a local wedding. They invited (as most couples in this community do) the youth for a 7 p.m. supper. Joseph came … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Meats, Potatoes

Find out what’s new at the Eicher household!

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The sun is shining bright but the mercury is only at 16 degrees. We have had our share of cold weather. I am very excited to share the news that Joe and I are grandparents for the second time! Jennifer Susan was born at 7:46 a.m. on January 15, 2018, to daughter Susan and Mose. She … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins, Breakfast, Cakes, Casseroles, Desserts

With husband and children on vacation, Lovina serves up extra recipes

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We recently butchered our old laying hens and canned around fifty quarts of chicken broth. My husband, Joe, and our children are home on vacation the week of July 4. So this week I’m sharing some extra recipes. The Eicher family canned chicken broth … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Meats, Noodles

Son’s eighth-grade graduation tugs at Lovina’s heartstrings

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It’s a sunny pleasant evening in June. The temperature stayed in the low 70s today. Tomorrow evening we will be putting in hay. It has been a good week for haymaking. Last night our family attended the eighth-grade graduation for the class of 2017. Son Joseph was among the twenty students who graduated. Sixteen boys and … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Noodles

Pie-baking, wagon-riding and book-signing usher in the month of June

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We turn another page on the calendar today. Month number six already in 2017! Tomorrow is the big day for niece Rosa and Menno. I wish them many happy, healthy years together. May God be their guide through the good and bad times in their marriage. It takes effort from both sides to make a marriage … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles

Verena’s vacation memorable, but she’s happy to be home with family

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Dear Readers, This is Verena, age 19. My mother asked me to write the column this week. Recently my life has been so busy with working Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the daycare. I also babysit for my friend’s three little boys whenever they need a sitter. I love children, so it makes me happy that … Continue Reading ››
Breakfast, Casseroles

Heaps of dessert but no salad at your last potluck? Take a lesson from Lovina and friends

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Six weeks ago today I had my surgery. I am feeling pretty good but am still being careful about my blood clot. It gets better every day. On Sunday I went to church for the first time since my surgery. I appreciated all the “welcome backs” and concerns for my health. On our way home Joe … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Meats

Surprise puppies pop up for Elizabeth’s family

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Thanksgiving Day is only two weeks away*. Unbelievable! Time goes so fast. And today baby Abigail is two months old. I went to the doctor to have the rest of my staples removed. I still have the blood clot in my leg so I need to be careful with that. I’m trying to take one day … Continue Reading ››