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Sesame Noodles with Broccoli

By Eliot, on January 28th, 2017%

Today’s recipe is based on one from Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals that Brought Me Home by Jessica Fechtor, the current Cook the Books selection. . . . → Read More: Sesame Noodles with Broccoli

Cooking for Picasso: A Book Review

By Eliot, on January 7th, 2017%

Follow three generations of French women and their connection with Picasso in this novel of intrigue, destiny, and of course food and art. . . . → Read More: Cooking for Picasso: A Book Review

Karma and Chai

By Eliot, on December 12th, 2016%

Here’s another book review of Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken by Monica Bhide. For the perfect gift, I’ve paired this book with a homemade chai spice. . . . → Read More: Karma and Chai

Spirits of Christmas

By Eliot, on December 4th, 2016%

Along with a book review of Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, I am including a recipe for homemade limoncello. Either would make a great Christmas gift. Both would send the recipient over the moon! . . . → Read More: Spirits of Christmas

Pasta Arrabbiata for Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots (Cook the Books)

By Eliot, on November 28th, 2016%

Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots is a beautifully written book full of food. Here is my inspired-by dish for Cook the Books. . . . → Read More: Pasta Arrabbiata for Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots (Cook the Books)

The Lesser Bohemians: A Book Review

By Eliot, on October 30th, 2016%

A book review of a new classic (but without a recipe today)… . . . → Read More: The Lesser Bohemians: A Book Review

Apple Cranberry Chutney

By Eliot, on October 5th, 2016%

A cookbook review of Minnesota’s Bounty and a delicious winter chutney recipe. . . . → Read More: Apple Cranberry Chutney

Busy Day Cobbler

By Eliot, on September 24th, 2016%

Here is an easy and adaptable cobbler to accompany a cookbook review of Victuals by Ronni Lundy. . . . → Read More: Busy Day Cobbler

A Mexican Breakfast to celebrate The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on September 7th, 2016%

Join me in the first of two Frida events. Up today is my recipe for Huevos Rancheros with Chorizo to celebrate The Scecret Book of Frida Kahlo. . . . → Read More: A Mexican Breakfast to celebrate The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo for Cook the Books

Party of One with a recipe on the side

By Eliot, on August 14th, 2016%

Party of One, by David Holmes is a hilarious book, full of 90s music and pop culture. See how it inspired today’s dessert dish, Spiced Molten Chocolate Cake. . . . → Read More: Party of One with a recipe on the side