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A Simple Plowman’s Lunch: Beer, Onion and Cheese Bread

By Eliot, on January 23rd, 2012%

This the latest post for Cook the Books Club, my ramblings on “Outlaw Cook,” and a recipe for “Plowman’s Lunch” Quick Bread. . . . → Read More: A Simple Plowman’s Lunch: Beer, Onion and Cheese Bread

Christmas Gifts #2

By Eliot, on December 3rd, 2011%

Cook some wine, add some spices—voila! You have some “Vino Cotto” for a great gift. . . . → Read More: Christmas Gifts #2

Christmas Gifts #1

By Eliot, on December 1st, 2011%

Gifts from the Kitchen: Butterscotch Drops from a 1959 Cookbook.. . . . → Read More: Christmas Gifts #1

Grammy’s Doughnuts

By Eliot, on November 29th, 2011%

Making a family heirloom recipe with the mom.. . . . → Read More: Grammy’s Doughnuts

Happy Post-Thanksgiving Day

By Eliot, on November 25th, 2011%

My Black Friday activities are low-key, awaiting more family, and remembering the interesting day we had yesterday. . . . → Read More: Happy Post-Thanksgiving Day

Cranberry Muffins for a Thanksgiving Breakfast

By Eliot, on November 24th, 2011%

A quick muffin recipe for a light Thanksgiving morning breakfast. . . . → Read More: Cranberry Muffins for a Thanksgiving Breakfast

American Cookery—early foodie reads in America

By Eliot, on November 4th, 2011%

The “Gourmet” magazine of the early 20th Century. . . . → Read More: American Cookery—early foodie reads in America

Putting up the last of the garden

By Eliot, on October 26th, 2011%

Alas, we have had our first freeze. Here is my grandmother’s recipe for pickled green tomatoes and a great roasted pickled pepper recipe. . . . → Read More: Putting up the last of the garden

A little bit of pear honey.

By Eliot, on October 17th, 2011%

Making a little bit of pear honey. . . . → Read More: A little bit of pear honey.

Musings on a hot summer, my fall garden and surviving

By Eliot, on September 17th, 2011%

And, a mostly local breakfast. . . . → Read More: Musings on a hot summer, my fall garden and surviving

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