What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

Jalapeno Banana Bread

By Eliot, on August 7th, 2017%

Think jalapenos and bananas can’t play nice together…think again. . . . → Read More: Jalapeno Banana Bread

Garden Update

By Eliot, on August 2nd, 2017%

Check out our tomatoes, peppers, citrus, basil and other flowering things in our gardens. . . . → Read More: Garden Update

Meals in a Box

By Eliot, on July 18th, 2017%

This is a totally non-sponsored post but I am offering up some free meals to anyone interested. . . . → Read More: Meals in a Box

Tart Cherry Jellies (two for one today)

By Eliot, on July 8th, 2017%

Cherry-Rosemary-Almond Jelly and Cherry-Ginger Jelly—Two jellies from the same base recipe. . . . → Read More: Tart Cherry Jellies (two for one today)

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

Olive Oil and Sweet Wine Cookies

By Eliot, on June 15th, 2017%

…and the demise of another favorite culinary publication (and website). 🙁 . . . → Read More: Olive Oil and Sweet Wine Cookies

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

Pea Salad with Radishes and Feta

By Eliot, on April 29th, 2017%

It’s been a while since I posted but I certainly wanted to share part of our Easter Dinner menu…starting with this salad. . . . → Read More: Pea Salad with Radishes and Feta

Grilled Portobello and Red Quinoa Vegetable Salad

By Eliot, on April 8th, 2017%

There’s been a couple of oh-so-tiny desserts recently and one soup but we’re still on our 2017 Challenge of Rice Bowls and Salads. Here’s the latest recipe to hit our table as we strive for health and weight loss. . . . → Read More: Grilled Portobello and Red Quinoa Vegetable Salad

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