Author Archives: Michie

About Michie

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

Postings and Thanksgiving Recipe Collection

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Michie

  It’s been a long while since I posted — My life has been rather hectic and busy over the last few months.  Hopefully, it will begin to slow down soon. I haven’t been doing all that much cooking, but … Continue reading →

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TIP: Quick Corn on the Cob, for One

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Michie

In this household, I cook just for myself quite a lot, and though I love corn on the cob, I don’t usually cook it since it either requires a big pot of boiling water, or a grill. Recently (okay, the … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Michie

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Pie 1 Cup flour 1 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 cups quick cook oats 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup butter 4 1/2 cups rhubarb (either frozen or fresh) 2 cups strawberries, sliced 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons … Continue reading →

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Orange Juice & Vanilla Ice Cream Cocktail

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Michie

Yummy!!!! Quick and easy to make, this ice cream cocktail can be “spiffed up” to be super fancy, or something just to surprise the kids on a spring or summer day. Orange Juice & Vanilla Ice Cream Cocktail, for the … Continue reading →

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TIP: Clarified Butter (Ghee)

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Michie

I like to use butter when I sauté or fry in some recipes.  Nothing tastes better than mushrooms sautéed in butter, and when making Chicken Picatta, the chicken must be cooked in butter – thats part of the wonderful flavor.  But unless you are … Continue reading →

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Maple Walnut Blondies

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Michie

Maple.  To me, that brings to mind the warmth of the kitchen on a Sunday morning, with pancakes and maple syrup.  And the memory of my mother’s oatmeal cookies. She used to make oatmeal, maple flavored cookies with butterscotch chips, … Continue reading →

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