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TLC Book Tour: Apfelkuchen and Forty Autumns by Nina Willner

By Eliot, on September 8th, 2017%

I am including a recipe for Apfelkuchen along with my review of Nina Willner’s tale of a family separation for forty years by the Berlin Wall. . . . → Read More: TLC Book Tour: Apfelkuchen and Forty Autumns by Nina Willner

To Kill a Mockingbird Announcement for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on September 1st, 2017%

I’m hosting September’s Food ‘n Flix: To Kill A Mockingbird. Does that bring back memories of your junior high English class? . . . → Read More: To Kill a Mockingbird Announcement for Food ‘n Flix

Moroccan Sand Cookies

By Eliot, on August 27th, 2017%

These delicious cookies were inspired by Secondhand Lions, this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature film. . . . → Read More: Moroccan Sand Cookies

25 comments Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes almond flour, almonds, cookies, Food n' Flix, grape seed oil, semolina, shortbread, turbinado sugar

A Moscow Mule and Pickled Beets

By Eliot, on July 23rd, 2017%

I know this is a weird pairing, a Moscow Mule and pickled beets, but that’s how my mind works when I’m tasked to get inspired from Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya Von Bremzen for this round of Cook the Books. There’s RED pepper infused vodka and RED wine pickled beets ahead… . . . → Read More: A Moscow Mule and Pickled Beets

32 comments book review, Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes beets, book review, canning, chiles, cocktail, Cook the Books, Cook the Books Club, ginger beer, Infusions, limes, red wine, rosemary, vodka

Watermelon Fruit Salad with Mango, Blackberries and Basil

By Eliot, on July 3rd, 2017%

Here’s a salad perfect for the Fourth. It’s my contribution to this month’s Food ‘n Flix round featuring Dirty Dancing. . . . → Read More: Watermelon Fruit Salad with Mango, Blackberries and Basil

28 comments Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes basil, blackberries, Food n' Flix, honey, limes, mango, mangoes, salad, salads, watermelon

Review of My Kitchen Year with Painless Pasta

By Eliot, on June 30th, 2017%

I know this book has been out for a while, but I sat down last weekend and read it cover to cover. It’s another Reichl classic. . . . → Read More: Review of My Kitchen Year with Painless Pasta

14 comments book review, Clubs and Blog Hops, Cookbook Review, What we're growing, eating, and doing. basil, cookbook, cookbook review, garlic, mozarella, olive oil, pasta, Ruth Reichl, tomatoes

Volver Mojito

By Eliot, on June 10th, 2017%

Here is this month’s Food ‘n Flix post for Volver. You will want “to return” to this cocktail again and again. . . . → Read More: Volver Mojito

9 comments Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes cocktail, Food n' Flix, limes, mint, rum

Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Arugula and Chèvre

By Eliot, on May 29th, 2017%

Today’s recipe is featured in Life from Scratch by Sasha Martin, the Cook the Books current selection. . . . → Read More: Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Arugula and Chèvre

24 comments book review, Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes, What we're growing, eating, and doing. 2017 Challenge, acorn squash, arugula, Chevre, Cook the Books, Cook the Books Club, goat cheese, Life from Scratch, Sasha Martin, vinaigrette

Princess Buttercup’s Butter Cups for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on May 25th, 2017%

This month’s Food ‘n Flix feature film is the classic The Princess Bride. Here’s my inspired-by recipe. . . . → Read More: Princess Buttercup’s Butter Cups for Food ‘n Flix

19 comments Clubs and Blog Hops, Recipes almond extract, almond milk, butter, cake, cupcakes, dessert, Food n' Flix, pound cake, The Princess Bride

Life from Scratch, the Cook the Books Club Selection for April/May

By Eliot, on April 1st, 2017%

I hope you join CTB this round and read Martin’s quest to cook from all the world’s cuisine. . . . → Read More: Life from Scratch, the Cook the Books Club Selection for April/May

14 comments Clubs and Blog Hops, What we're growing, eating, and doing. book review, Cook the Books, Cook the Books Club, Life from Scratch, Sasha Martin, Writing Symposium

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