Author Archives: Michie

About Michie

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

Thanksgiving Recipe Collection

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Michie

A few of my Thanksgiving Recipes as a collection: Thanksgiving Day Cranberry Orange Pecan Bread Grandmas Pumpkin Pie Juice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Dinner: How To Cook A Thanksgiving Turkey Sausage & Mushroom Sage Dressing /Stuffing Simple Baked Cream Corn Twice … Continue reading →

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Cuban Style Black Beans and Rice

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Michie

The first time I had this, I wanted to eat it and eat it, and eat it, and eat it.  I made my mouth sing and my belly way too full (after 3 bowls!!).  The recipe comes from my ex-Father-In-Law, … Continue reading →

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Frugal Recipes – Great Depression Cooking

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Michie

I recently saw a link, via reddit.com, which pointed to a YouTube video for “Indulge in Frugality:  Great Depression cooking with Clara“”. Clara is a 94 year old woman, who shows how to create some frugal recipes, dating back to … Continue reading →

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Tuna Noodle Casserole

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Michie

My previous job kept me insanely busy and a bit too stressed out to even want to cook, let alone write anything recipe related on my blog.  There just wasn’t enough time or energy for either cooking or blogging.  But, … Continue reading →

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Overnight Oatmeal Pancakes (Hotcakes)

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Michie

Pancakes, in the US, are usually sweet versions.  You can find savory pancakes but it really is not the norm.  The variations of recipes are just amazing, using all sorts of ingredients such as cornmeal, buttermilk, buckwheat, almond flour, wheat … Continue reading →

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Oven Roasted Red Potatoes with Peppers, Cilantro and Thyme

Posted on January 27, 2009 by Michie

Quick to make, Oven Roasted Potatoes are simple to make.  The usual recipe – garlic & Rosemary is nice, but gets a bit old.  This is one I’ve been using for quite a long time, and is full of interesting … Continue reading →

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