The Amish have been living a version of self-sufficiency that most people only dream about. Without depending on modern ...

This is Lovina’s daughter Verena writing. It is such a beautiful Monday evening. The leaves are changing color more and more.

Fall used to be daughter Verena's favorite season. Now, that's summer. She also shares a recipe for venison chili.

On Oct. 1, 2002, 23 years ago, I wrote my first column. I thought it would be interesting for all the new and old readers.

Image Credit: Shutterstock. The Amish kitchen runs on human power. Instead of electric mixers, blenders, and grinders, they ...

Cream together brown sugar, lard or butter and eggs. Stir baking soda into sour milk. Sift baking powder, salt and flour together. Add milk and dry ingredients alternately to the creamed mixture. Drop ...

Daughter Verena turned 26 on Dec. 10. Grandson Timothy (T.J.) will be 5 on Dec. 17, granddaughter Allison will be 4 on Dec. 27, and my husband Joe will be 55 on Dec. 22. Happy birthday to all of them!

Sister-in-law Nancy’s 62nd birthday is on April 23. Brother Amos passed away suddenly six years ago, leaving Nancy a widow. May you have a wonderful birthday, Nancy! Last Friday evening, Joe and I ...

Last week I wrote about how chilly it was and this week we are wishing we had some of that cool air. It has been a warm muggy week. We had a thunderstorm and quite a bit of rain during the night.

Lovina Eicher’s son-in-law Mose was injured in a car accident on Dec. 9. His injuries were severe, and he passed away the morning of Dec. 14. Lovina asks readers to hold Susan and children Jennifer, ...