What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

Chopped Greek Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Pitas for May’s Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on May 20th, 2019%

Confessions. I thought I would get ahead of the game during the holidays (yes, I’m talking last December). I watch Mamma Mia! and recorded all of the food only to realize the May’s Food ‘n Flix was the sequel. Oops!

Well, here we go again. (And, at least I knew the back story!) 🙂

Wendy from . . . → Read More: Chopped Greek Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts and Pitas for May’s Food ‘n Flix

Tacos al Pastor

By Eliot, on May 10th, 2019%

Although the meat wasn’t Shawarma spit-grilled, this recipe for Tacos al Pastor is a great grilling meal. This recipe makes a lot so invite a crew over to enjoy it! . . . → Read More: Tacos al Pastor

May 2019 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on May 2nd, 2019%

Welcome to May. I have lots of tomatoes and peppers to put out in the garden (and by the time this posts, I certainly hope they are out of the greenhouse and vegging in the garden!

All Black Cherries

I have lots of Black Cherry tomatoes that I grew from seeds that I saved . . . → Read More: May 2019 “In My Kitchen”

Food ‘n Flix: Part Two—Chef Grant’s Best Burgers

By Eliot, on April 25th, 2019%

This isn’t molecular gastronomy but you must try this Charcuterie Burger with Sauce Gribiche and Apple as soon as you are able. Here’s my entree for the three-part Food ‘n Flix feature this month. . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix: Part Two—Chef Grant’s Best Burgers

My Garden Vow (along with some tips and newly gleaned knowledge)

By Eliot, on April 18th, 2019%

I recently attended a garden workshop, held at the Tulsa Garden Center and hosted by a local horticultural guru. I was excited to attend the paid event for a couple of reasons: I needed a jump start on my garden motivation AND we got a bit of swag.

I should have been anticipating the wealth . . . → Read More: My Garden Vow (along with some tips and newly gleaned knowledge)

April 2019 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on April 4th, 2019%

Cocktail mixtures, snack mixes, surprise tomatoes…these are what’s new in my kitchen this month. . . . → Read More: April 2019 “In My Kitchen”

Mixed Dried Fruit Oatmeal Cookies

By Eliot, on March 27th, 2019%

It has been some delightful and delicious months cooking the recipes of Ruth Reichl. A true GOURMET experience! IHCC bids a fond farewell to Ruth. Here’s my homage. . . . → Read More: Mixed Dried Fruit Oatmeal Cookies

March 2019 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on March 6th, 2019%

February found us finishing the remodel, replacing an ancient appliance, and scoring some more cookbooks (like I need anymore). Come see what’s in this edition of “In My Kitchen” for March 2019. . . . → Read More: March 2019 “In My Kitchen”

Food ‘n Flix Round Up for Crazy Rich Asians

By Eliot, on March 2nd, 2019%

Come check out the inspired-by meals from this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature, Crazy Rich Asians! . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix Round Up for Crazy Rich Asians

“In My Kitchen” February 2019

By Eliot, on February 7th, 2019%

Welcome to “In My Kitchen” for February.

February offers to be a extremely busy month around here. I have lots of work travel coming up, lots of out-of-town meetings, and lots of trainings to present. I’ll be glad to see March but I doubt it is much calmer.

At least I can say that January . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” February 2019