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Amish kitchen: A January day at the Eichers'

Kylie, 1, is walking everywhere now. When she comes, we close the gate on the stairway and shut the bathroom door. She loves ...
It is a nice sunny January morning with the temperature at 30 degrees. My husband Joe, son Benjamin, and son-in-law Daniel ...
Daily activities include household chores, caring for her son Kevin, and preparing meals for her family. 4:30 a.m. Our alarm ...
A comforting Ohio favorite where home-style meals and legendary pies turn any evening into an easy, satisfying win.
Lovina Eicher shares family life, Old Christmas celebrations, and a simple cookie recipe in her Amish Kitchen column.
Oct. 1, 2002 (23 years ago), I wrote my first column. I thought it would be interesting to all the new and old readers. My mother penned the Amish Cook column for 11 years. I was a teenager at home ...
I, daughter Lovina, decided to write Mom’s column for her today. It’s been a while since I wrote and a lot has changed. Daniel and I are married now. We’ve moved into our small place on a secluded ...
Oh my! Three days left until daughter Lovina and Daniel’s wedding. Everything is starting to fall into place, but once again, I feel nervous that I might have forgotten something. I’m sure I have, but ...
First of all, happy 30th birthday to son-in-law Dustin. His birthday was Oct. 8. Wishing him many more happy, healthy years. Dustin and Loretta live across the road from us, and he has been a great ...
Son Joseph and Grace had a nice day for their wedding day. The temperature was cooler, making it nice for the cooks. The food was delicious! The menu consisted of bread, butter, jam, mashed potatoes, ...
I am Lovina’s “English” friend Ruth, and I had the opportunity to help Lovina shop for food, take pictures of the wedding preparation and then attend Daniel and Lovina’s wedding on June 21. Lovina ...
My husband Joe, son Kevin and I are home alone this Sunday evening.