Author Archives: Michie

About Michie

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

Graham Cracker Crust

This is just a simple recipe, easy to make .. used for quick pies, and desserts. Graham Cracker Crust 1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons butter, melted Mix together graham cracker crumbs, … Continue reading

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Roosamanna (Semolina Pudding) (Our Thanksgiving dessert)

Thanksgiving dessert is traditionally pumpkin pie.  I was all prepared to make it for our Thanksgiving – all the ingredients purchased and ready to go… that is until my son insisted on Roosamanna.  It’s a simple dessert, and one that … Continue reading

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Cranberry-Orange Pecan Bread

It’s been quite a while since my last post — Work, my son, real-life has been so busy over the past 6 weeks or so. I’m finally coming up for air, and with a huge sigh of relief. I’m looking … Continue reading

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars 2 cups peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)4 cups powdered sugar (10x sugar or icing sugar)1/2 cup butter3 cups of a crunchy cereal, like rice chex2 cups chocolate chips1/2 cup of chopped peanuts In either a sauce … Continue reading

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Fruits and Vegetables in Season – Month by Month

Living as I have the past couple of years, I’ve come to know when fresh fruits and vegetables are available in the area I live in.  The list below is not mine, but one somebody sent me a long time … Continue reading

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Fruits and Vegetables in Season – Season by Season

Fruits and Vegetables in Season – Season by Season Spring: Apricots (start) Artichokes Arugula Asparagus Beets Carrots Chard and other greens (particularly in colder regions) Cherries (seasons starts some places at the end of spring) Fava beans Fennel Fiddleheads Garlic … Continue reading

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