Tag Archives: Lovina Eicher

Breakfast, Casseroles, Meats

Giving everything a thorough cleaning—but not without enjoying the company

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Thursday morning and it’s almost 5 a.m. This column needs to be written, although my eyes still want to close for some more sleep. At least it’s not 3 a.m. That is the one thing I don’t miss from my husband not working at the RV factory. Son Joseph, 16, is waiting on his ride to go … Continue Reading ››
Canning and Freezing, Cookies, Desserts

Busy hours fill the day: Diary for April 17, 2019

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4:00 a.m. I get up to pack lunch for son Joseph, 16, and make him breakfast before he leaves for work. They are working an hour away so they will start out earlier than usual. 4:30 a.m. Joseph leaves for work. I go back to bed until I need to get up to wake the children … Continue Reading ››
Breads and Muffins, Side Dishes, Vegetables

Garage sales and that first batch of dandelion greens

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It is 5:30 a.m. on a Thursday here in Michigan. It sounds windy outside. Temperature shows 38 degrees. It feels good to have heat coming up through the vent from our coal stove in the basement. After having 70-degree weather the house was too warm, so we let the fire in the stove go out. Yesterday … Continue Reading ››
Condiments and Sauces, Meats

Helping hands make light work; words of encouragement lighten spirits

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Yesterday daughters Elizabeth and Susan and their children came for the day. We cleaned Loretta and Lovina’s bedroom upstairs. We washed off the walls and ceiling, cleaned the furniture, washed the curtains and bedding, cleaned out the closet, and so on. On Saturday my sisters Verena and Susan came to help us, so we cleaned Verena’s … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, The Essential Amish Kitchen, Vegetables

Remembering a beloved neighbor, and her first plate of cookies

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Remembering a beloved neighbor, and her first plate of cookies Daughters Verena and Loretta are making supper. On the menu is tater tot casserole, rare beef, and cheese. The casserole is a new recipe they are trying out. Rare beef is thinly sliced steak from our beef we butchered. It’s heavily salted and peppered, then … Continue Reading ››
Cookies, Desserts

When the factory doesn’t have work, try not to worry

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It’s 4:30 a.m. and son Benjamin, 19, just left for work. My husband Joe left over an hour ago to travel to his job. Joe has been working at the RV factory for over 14 years now. He has a 45-minute drive to and from the factory. With the road conditions this winter we can’t … Continue Reading ››
Condiments and Sauces, Meats

Puzzles, laundry training, ouchies: Lovina, while recuperating, won’t get bored

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It is now eight days since my surgery and I seem to be doing better every day. I had a few days after the surgery that I was running a high temperature so that made everything seem worse. Now I have a bad head cold but it is also getting better. Abigail, 2, and baby Timothy … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles

Life with children is more than just the work waiting for us

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We are all home on this Wednesday. Our thermometer still shows -14 and the wind chill is -45. It is cold and windy with snow blowing. We are staying pretty warm here in the house. It is a little cooler in here than other days with that strong wind blowing outside. We hardly see any … Continue Reading ››
Desserts, Pies

Eight inches of snow and family birthdays bring January to a close

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Twenty-three years ago today, January 24, we were blessed with our second daughter, Susan. Susan is now a wife and mother. Time goes too fast for me! Happy 23rd birthday, Susan! Today is also my sister Liz’s 50th birthday. Liz is a little over two years older than I am. I am not looking forward to … Continue Reading ››
Casseroles, Meats, Potatoes

Lovina asks about oldest reader; plus life heads back to a welcome routine

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All is quiet here at the Eichers this morning except the yapping of daughter Verena’s Yorkie puppies. They are really playful but she is eager to sell them as they are now eating well on their own. If anyone knows of someone needing a nice house companion, let me know. These dogs do not shed … Continue Reading ››