Author Archives: Michie

About Michie

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

Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal

  Like I’ve said in a previous post, I didn’t really like oatmeal much as a child.  It wasn’t until last year that I gave it another chance.  That said, I’ve been experimenting ;) It’s pumpkin season, and one of … Continue reading

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Scale, Half and Double Quantity Amounts in a Recipe (Chart)

I was trying to quickly scale a recipe, and found this old chart hidden among my recipe files.  I thought it might come in handy for those that are looking to do the same. Original Recipe Measure Half Scaled Measure … Continue reading

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pH Values of Common Items

Item pH Value Acid rain 5.2 Ammonia water 11.6 Apple juice 2.9 – 3.3 Baking soda 8.0 Borax 9.2 Distilled water 7.0 Drinking water 6.5 – 8 Eggs 7.6 – 8 Grapes 3.5 – 4.5 Grapefruit juice 3 – 3.3 … Continue reading

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Introduction to Tea

Introduction to Tea The topic of tea will be continual — I plan on at least 5 posts – A basic introduction; All about pots, filters, & containers; How to prepare teas, The different kinds of teas (which may end … Continue reading

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Roasted Tomato and Blue Cheese Soup

Soups are the ultimate comfort food, perfect in the Autumn, Winter and Spring, and even on a Summer day.  This soup is one of those year-round soups.  Even if it is too hot to use the oven to roast the … Continue reading

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Tilapia with Avocado and Tomato Relish

I was raised on Mrs. Pauls Fish Sticks, white salted cod, canned tuna, canned salmon (with those nasty little bones), and the occasional bit of fried shrimp.  It was meat and potatoes..we had beef, chicken and pork — fish wasn’t … Continue reading

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