Lettuce Eat Local: Y? or Y not?
Amanda Miller
Columnist
Lettuce Eat Local
“Why?” you might ask. To which I could respond, “Why? Y!” It’s not often the question gives its own answer, but...
Lettuce Eat Local: It’s A Wasabi Winter
Amanda Miller
Columnist
Lettuce Eat Local
It’s still winter out there.
The snow was gorgeous. I was particularly delighted the one night when those fat flakes were falling...
Lovina’s daily diary for a January Friday
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen
Lovina Eitcher,
Old Order Amish
Cook, Wife &
Mother of Eight
Diary for January 10, 2025
4:40 a.m. Our alarm rings, telling us it’s time to start...
Lettuce Eat Local: So Vanilla
Mmm, wrinkly beans soaked for months in a volatile fermented liquid, turning it a nice light brown color. That doesn’t strike your fancy? How...
A busy week for the Eichers heading into Christmas
By Lovina’s Amish Kitchen
On Sunday, we attended church at niece Verena and Melvin’s house. Verena is Joe’s oldest sister MaryAnn and Jake’s daughter. Melvin...
Lettuce Eat Local: Quark The Herald Angel Sings?
Amanda Miller
Columnist
Lettuce Eat Local
You can never be sure what mood Benson will be in as he comes galloping, stomping, or sneaking up the stairs...
Lovina Recalls Earlier Days—and Chores—Before the Family Moved to Michigan
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen
Lovina Eitcher,
Old Order Amish
Cook, Wife &
Mother of Eight
It is Tuesday morning, and the sun is trying to peep through. Hopefully we will...
Lettuce Eat Local: Mmm it’s Milk!
Amanda Miller
Columnist
Lettuce Eat Local
“Okay close your eyes, and then take a sip.”
In general, this is the sort of directive you should never obey. I’m...
Lovina Attends Local Christmas Bazaar and the Family Readies for Winter
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen
Lovina Eitcher,
Old Order Amish
Cook, Wife &
Mother of Eight
The last few days have been rainy. The many, many leaves that have not been...
Lettuce Eat Local: What doesn’t Kale you
Amanda Miller
Columnist
Lettuce Eat Local
They say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
Until just now, I didn’t realize that that quote’s source wasn’t the nebulous...