Monthly Archives: September 2007

Butterscotch Sauce

Posted on September 8, 2007 by Michie

Just the way Mom made it…   Butterscotch Sauce 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed2/3 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup butter2/3 cup evaporated milk1/8 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla Combine the sugar, syrup and butter and cook, stirring constantly … Continue reading →

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Wordy's Strawberries and Cucumbers

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Michie

There are combinations of foods that I would never think of going together, and this particular recipe is one of those. I wrote about this on my last blog (before it was accidentally deleted), and want to share it again. … Continue reading →

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Just a little aside ….

Posted on September 7, 2007 by Michie

I received an email today from a person who has a very popular food blog, and one that I have read for a long while.  I was taken aback at the tone of the email, and the contents.  Basically, I … Continue reading →

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Baked Peaches with Granola

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Michie

End of summer brings in bushels of peaches. Here is one of my favorite ways to make baked peaches. Enjoy! Baked Peaches with Granola 4 large ripe peaches 5-6 tablespoons butter3/4 cup granola1 teaspoon sugar2-3 tablespoons water Wash and cut your peaches in … Continue reading →

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Half-Hour Marinated Pork Chops

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Michie

I no longer have access to a grill, unfortunately.  I have missed it quite a lot.  I used it year-round.. nothing like chicken hot off the grill in mid-January.  The ease of a gas grill made using it year round … Continue reading →

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Shrimp With Snap Peas & Water Chestnuts

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Michie

I like to stir fry — it’s so quick and easy, and with just using one pan, cleanup is simple, too.  The trick to making any type of food that can be cooked in a wok is to have every … Continue reading →

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