By Eliot, on September 24th, 2022%
I’m hosting this round of Cook the Books. When the other co-hosts and I were trying to choose the next four books last winter, I was at a loss. As I read book reviews and peruse through bookstores, I see lots of books that I want to recommend for Cook the Books. Then, . . . → Read More: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Magical Mushroom Pâté
By Eliot, on September 5th, 2022%
We had some rain (much needed). We’ve had some cooler weather. Will September bring more? We will have to wait and see. In the meantime, step into my August kitchen.
On a recent date night, we visited a quaint pizza place that made their own version of fireball. We noticed that almost everyone coming in . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” September 2022
By Eliot, on August 31st, 2022%
A review of a new novel about family, heritage, traditions and history. The book is set in Natchez, Mississippi and it’s a history we should all learn about. Keep reading for the review and a couple of cobbler recipes from the archives. . . . → Read More: Cobbler Recipes and Where Wild Peaches Grow
By Eliot, on August 30th, 2022%
Movies & Munchies is revisiting a great food film, Big Night—written, directed, and starring Stanley Tucci. . . . → Read More: Big Night Risotto (or Tomato Herb Risotto)
By Eliot, on August 14th, 2022%
The title of this cocktail has a few different stories behind it: a dog, an artist, a bottle of tequila and a riff on a favorite cocktail. . . . → Read More: Mexican Street Dog Cocktail
By Eliot, on August 5th, 2022%
Here’s a recipe for “Corn, Nectarine, Cucumber, Tomato, Radish, Beet, Feta and Arugula Salad with Habanero Vinaigrette” or simply Summer Salad, Version II. . . . → Read More: Summer Salad, Version II
By Eliot, on July 28th, 2022%
Not the most creative of titles but this is a good way to use up cucumbers and tomatoes from the garden. I also threw in a bonus recipe nod for another way to use shishito peppers. Keep reading. . . . → Read More: Summer Salad
By Eliot, on July 20th, 2022%
A Cook’s Tour is the current selection for Cook the Books. It was a melancholy read for me but I finally decided to make Banh Mi sandwiches and a Moroccan potato salad. I miss him. Anthony, RIP. . . . → Read More: Anthony Bourdain, always and forever
By Eliot, on July 15th, 2022%
Here’s an unsolicited, unsponsored book review today…just because. I’m in love with COOK90: The 30-Day Plan by David Tamarkin. I’m also highlighting a recipe, Cheesy Chicken Casserole, with just a few adaptations. . . . → Read More: Cook90: The 30-Day Plan for Faster, Healthier, Happier Meals and a recipe
By Eliot, on July 10th, 2022%
The July Movies & Munchies feature film is Encanto. There’s a lot of good Columbian food in the film along with a couple glimpses of elote! . . . → Read More: Elote (Street Corn) and Encanto
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