Author Archives: Michie

About Michie

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

Spring has sprung – Brussels Sprouts, with Apple Cider Vinegar

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Michie

I really do love Brussels Sprouts.  A member of the cabbage family, these have been cultivated over the years to be dense, leafy “miniature green cabbages”.  They have a sweet, but earthy taste that is not easily describable.  I will … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Tools: Calphalon Everyday Pan

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Michie

I am one of those people who don’t believe in buying a “set” of pots and pans, unless it is a really good set, with the essentials. I don’t really think you need a 1 cup pot, or a 20 … Continue reading →

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Traditional Egg Bread (Challah)

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Michie

I use this for Runza as well as the traditional Challah bread.  This recipe is directly from a New York Times recipe publication quite a few years ago. Traditional Egg Bread (Challah) 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup warm water 3 teaspoons … Continue reading →

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White & Milk Chocolate Peppermint Bark Candy

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Michie

One of my favorite things at the holiday is the taste peppermint.  And nothing is better than peppermint and chocolate,  and a cup of hot cocoa.   However, the place we usually get peppermint bark is at Williams-Sonoma and is … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Covered Peppermint Patties

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Michie

I love these things.. I love all mint-chocolate recipes, and especially this one, as it is really just yum.  It is, as most of my recipes are, simple and easy to do.  It does take some time, and is a … Continue reading →

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Good Eats Roast Turkey Recipe

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Michie

This is Alton Brown’s Good Eats Recipe for Turkey. Good Eats Roast Turkey Recipe Recipe courtesy Alton Brown 1 (14-16 pound) frozen young turkey For the brine: 1 cup kosher salt 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 gallon vegetable stock … Continue reading →

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