Monthly Archives: December 2008

Conversions, Charts, and Cooking Tables

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Michie

I have several posts  here on TFT that I know a lot find by searching.  I thought I would post a few links here, so everyone knows where to find what they are looking for. Measurement Conversion Table, which includes … Continue reading →

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Long Island Iced Tea

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Michie

Long Island Ice Tea – created in the 1970’s on Long Island, New York doesn’t actually contain tea, but is supposed to taste similar.  It’s a hugely popular drink, served almost everywhere.  I’m sharing this recipe as Sander is going … Continue reading →

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Sweet and Sour Mix

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Michie

Many cocktails call for a sweet and sour mix, or as it may be known’ sour’ or ‘sour mix’.  I’ve put a few variations of the mix recipe here — two are “no heat” versions, and one needs a 5 … Continue reading →

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Merry FMAS!!

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Michie
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Monkey Bread, aka Pull Aparts, Pully Bread, Picky Bread and Pinch Me Bread

Posted on December 24, 2008 by Michie

There are some things that I make that are almost painfully simple.  And after reading some of the blogs this past week with all the complicated recipes — from liver pate to potato confiet, I really am almost embarrased to … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wassail

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Michie

Christmas Wassail 5 apples 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 cup port 4 12-ounce bottles of ale or dark beer, plus 1/4 cup 4 cinnamon sticks 4 cloves 1 Lemon, zest only 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground all … Continue reading →

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