Author Archives: Michie

About Michie

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

Summer Fruit Bruschetta with Banana Bread and Cream Cheese Vanilla sauce

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Michie

Another simple fruit recipe, perfect for breakfast, brunch or dessert.  Change out the fruits seasonally, and you’ll be surprised at the variation of flavors you can come up with. Summer Fruit Bruschetta with Banana Bread and Cream Cheese Vanilla sauce … Continue reading →

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Tomato & Gouda, with Spicy Horseradish Mustard on Toasted Rye

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Michie

Sometimes the simple, basic foods you have laying around can be brought together to create, even by accident, something really good.       Tomato & Gouda, with Spicy Horseradish Mustard on Toasted Rye   1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Honey Cooler

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Michie

This is a very quick and easy recipe to make – literally about 10 minutes from prep to serving.  It’s great to serve on a hot summer day, and easy enough to make in large batches for a barbeque.    … Continue reading →

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Chilled Roasted Vegetables with Portobello Mushrooms and Honey-Shallot Vinaigrette

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Michie

This is one of my favorite things in summer to eat.  I love to grill the vegetables, changing out the vegetables according to what is is season.  It looks really lovely plated.  This is fantastic to serve with grilled fish … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Juice

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Michie

Just a quick post to link to an interesting article by Cooking Light, via CNN about the benefits of juice, talking about the nutritional benefits of juices, as well as the differences between 100% Juice, juice drinks and juice cocktails, … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day, Fondue, and Heaven with Chocolate

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Michie

This past Sunday, as you may know, was Mother’s Day in the US.  It was a beautiful day — sunny, warm and lovely – As perfect a day as there has been lately. My son and I had a fantastic … Continue reading →

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