Author Archives: Michie

About Michie

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

Butterscotch Sauce

Just the way Mom made it…   Butterscotch Sauce 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed2/3 cup light corn syrup1/4 cup butter2/3 cup evaporated milk1/8 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon vanilla Combine the sugar, syrup and butter and cook, stirring constantly … Continue reading

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Wordy's Strawberries and Cucumbers

There are combinations of foods that I would never think of going together, and this particular recipe is one of those. I wrote about this on my last blog (before it was accidentally deleted), and want to share it again. … Continue reading

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Just a little aside ….

I received an email today from a person who has a very popular food blog, and one that I have read for a long while.  I was taken aback at the tone of the email, and the contents.  Basically, I … Continue reading

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Baked Peaches with Granola

End of summer brings in bushels of peaches. Here is one of my favorite ways to make baked peaches. Enjoy! Baked Peaches with Granola 4 large ripe peaches 5-6 tablespoons butter3/4 cup granola1 teaspoon sugar2-3 tablespoons water Wash and cut your peaches in … Continue reading

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Half-Hour Marinated Pork Chops

I no longer have access to a grill, unfortunately.  I have missed it quite a lot.  I used it year-round.. nothing like chicken hot off the grill in mid-January.  The ease of a gas grill made using it year round … Continue reading

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Shrimp With Snap Peas & Water Chestnuts

I like to stir fry — it’s so quick and easy, and with just using one pan, cleanup is simple, too.  The trick to making any type of food that can be cooked in a wok is to have every … Continue reading

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