Tag Archives: Misc

Scale, Half and Double Quantity Amounts in a Recipe (Chart)

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Michie

I was trying to quickly scale a recipe, and found this old chart hidden among my recipe files.  I thought it might come in handy for those that are looking to do the same. Original Recipe Measure Half Scaled Measure … Continue reading →

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pH Values of Common Items

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Michie

Item pH Value Acid rain 5.2 Ammonia water 11.6 Apple juice 2.9 – 3.3 Baking soda 8.0 Borax 9.2 Distilled water 7.0 Drinking water 6.5 – 8 Eggs 7.6 – 8 Grapes 3.5 – 4.5 Grapefruit juice 3 – 3.3 … Continue reading →

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The Fun Of Cooking

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Michie

I write another blog — one that Sander and I just started, and our topic this week was about cooking, so I thought I would post my part of it here.  To read the full article, and Sanders part of … Continue reading →

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A Year Already!!

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Michie

  It’s been a year since I started This Food Thing!! I started this blog for a few reasons… The first is because a friend urged me into it, knowing that I like to cook, and thinking others may be … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Juice

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Michie

Just a quick post to link to an interesting article by Cooking Light, via CNN about the benefits of juice, talking about the nutritional benefits of juices, as well as the differences between 100% Juice, juice drinks and juice cocktails, … Continue reading →

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Mothers Day, Fondue, and Heaven with Chocolate

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Michie

This past Sunday, as you may know, was Mother’s Day in the US.  It was a beautiful day — sunny, warm and lovely – As perfect a day as there has been lately. My son and I had a fantastic … Continue reading →

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