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Lovina's 8-year-old granddaughter pens the column
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (614+ words) Hi, I am Jennifer Susan and I am 8 years old. I like to read and write and hold my baby sister Sharlene. She likes when I feed her corn pops. Sometimes I rock her to sleep and sometimes I play…...
Lovina shares memories of the move to Michigan
1+ week, 6+ day ago (429+ words) We will be extra busy cleaning and preparing to host communion services here in three weeks, so I decided to get an extra column written. It's always nice to be a week ahead when my schedule looks full. I decided…...
Verena writes the column this week, helping busy mom
1+ week, 41+ min ago (561+ words) Hello readers! This is Lovina's daughter Verena writing once again. Mom has been extra busy preparing for church services, so I decided to help her out by writing the column and give her an extra week of not having to…...
Instant Pot Jewish brisket adds sweet, savory flavor
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (774+ words) Aleksey Zozulya / Voracious via AP This image released by Voracious shows a recipe for brisket from "The Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook" by Jeffrey Eisner. Cookbook author Jeffrey Eisner has an Instant Pot Jewish brisket recipe with tender meat in a…...
Lovina spends a special day with her daughters
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (478+ words) On Wednesday, all five of my daughters spent the day here. It had been a while since we all were together for a day. Elizabeth has three children in school and Susan has five children in school. That fills up…...
Maple syrup season is on tap
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (722+ words) MIDDLEFIELD " Maple season is arriving earlier in Northeast Ohio and celebrations are already underway. While March has traditionally been "Maple Month," producers said they are already seeing strong sap flow. "We're doing our programs a little earlier," said Karie Wheaton,…...
Lovina shares winter days and memories held close
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (852+ words) It is Monday evening, just after 7 p. m. here at the Eicher homestead. Supper is over and dishes are washed. It is time to call it a day. On the menu was turkey, scalloped potatoes, cheese and homemade vanilla ice cream. We…...
Daughter Verena writes about Thanksgiving in their home
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (562+ words) This is Verena writing. Mom is in the middle of frying chicken for supper. I peeled potatoes that are now cooking for mashed potatoes. I decided it would be a nice surprise for her if I wrote the column and…...
Busy with church services, shared meals and successful hunting
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (431+ words) Sunday morning our family all attended church at sister Emma's house. It was hosted by my nephew Ben and Crystal. It felt so good to all be in attendance. I love seeing my family all in one place making memories....
HINTS FROM HELOISE: Cooking for one needn't be wasteful
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (486+ words) DEAR HELOISE: I am 102 years of age and live by myself. Cooking for one is difficult. I have containers that hold a serving of mac and cheese, sliced roast and gravy, meat sauce, etc. One pound of ground meat pats…...