Author Archives: Michie

About Michie

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

Pickled Sugar Snap Peas

Posted on July 12, 2007 by Michie

I got a big bag of sugar snap peas at the market, and after eating as many as I could (because I adore these raw), I decided that I could not possibly eat the rest by myself. So, out came … Continue reading →

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Old Fashioned Corn Dogs

Posted on July 11, 2007 by Michie

Old Fashioned Carnival Corn Dogs 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 cup sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 egg 1 cup milk 1 quart vegetable oil 16 hot dogs 16 wooden … Continue reading →

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Roasted Garlic and Basil Pasta Sauce

Posted on July 10, 2007 by Michie

A light pasta dish — and one of my favorites. I serve this with Chicken Piccata always – it has enough body to hold up to the bold flavors of the lemon sauce, but a light enough flavor that it … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Bread

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Michie

Holly asked for gluten free bread..and here is a recipe that my friend Mark uses.  I’m unsure of his source, but I know he’s used this recipe for a couple of years. Gluten Free Bread 1 cup of brown rice … Continue reading →

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Buckwheat Pasta – Gluten Free

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Michie

Gluten Free flour is usually found as a mix of rice and tapioca flours. I’ve bought different versions at a local health food store.  And there are products on the market now being sold in standard supermarkets, such as Tom Sawyer All … Continue reading →

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Hot Italian Sausage

Posted on July 8, 2007 by Michie

2-1/2 pounds ground pork 3/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon ground paprika 2 tablespoons oil (Coconut preferred) 1/2 teaspoon anise seed 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Place the … Continue reading →

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