Author Archives: Michie

About Michie

I write two blogs - This Food Thing, (www.thisfoodthing.com) and This Life I Lead (www.thislifeilead.wordpress.com).

Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Michie

This blog is usually about the recipes I have to share, and the experiences I have had.  However, with the economic climate, jobless rates, and the recession/depression we are in, I thought it necessary to provide this list. DONATE!!! Food … Continue reading →

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Simply Roasted Vegetables

Posted on November 19, 2008 by Michie

One simple and easy dish to make for Thanksgiving Day is just roasted vegetables.  I say this with a bit of surprise, because, when talking to people about this recipe, it took me aback at how many people don’t know … Continue reading →

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Simple Baked Cream Corn

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Michie

I have always liked cream corn — from a can, or from scratch.  This recipe is a mix of both.  It uses canned cream corn, but makes nice addition to it. I’ve made this the day before Thanksgiving, and kept … Continue reading →

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Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes with Onion, Peppers and Bacon

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Michie

This recipe is a good one to use for the holidays — it can be made a day or two in advance. A strange, but interesting variation, is to use shredded potatoes, instead of mashed, either homemade or the type … Continue reading →

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Grandma's Pumpkin Juice

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Michie

This drink is just a nice one to have for the kids – it always makes Thanksgiving Day more festive and fun. What my Gram used to do was something similar — she would take what was left after making … Continue reading →

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Acorn Squash with Cranberry and Apples

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Michie

I love the mix of apples & cranberries.  The pair just seem to go together so well.  A Thanksgiving recipe that includes them together is always the first thing I seem to try.  This recipe was shared with me a … Continue reading →

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