Eliot's Eats

Enchanted for October Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on October 26th, 2024

Here’s a delicious cocktail inspired by Enchanted that isn’t really poisonous, just very sippable! . . . → Read More: Enchanted for October Movies & Munchies

A Book Review: Daughter of Ruin

By Eliot, on October 14th, 2024

Welcome to a TLC Book Tour for Daughter of Ruin by Yvette Manessis Corporon. I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher for this stopover.

I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.

About the book:

• Publisher: Harper . . . → Read More: A Book Review: Daughter of Ruin

October 2024 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on October 10th, 2024

A roller coaster work ride, a trip to Cali, and a bit of gardening. . . . → Read More: October 2024 “In My Kitchen”

Movies & Munchies Plus Cook the Books: The Secret Life of Bees

By Eliot, on October 5th, 2024

Thanks to all that participated in this crossover event with Cook the Books and Movies & Munchies. While The Secret Life of Bees is bittersweet, the recipes were definitely on the sweet side this round.

Here’s what our creative crews posted:

Amy’s Cooking Adventure was first up with Honey Cookies. Amy rated the book four stars . . . → Read More: Movies & Munchies Plus Cook the Books: The Secret Life of Bees

Herb and Garlic Confit

By Eliot, on October 4th, 2024

I’ve been revisiting some recipes from the archives. I usually make a batch of garlic confit every summer after our garlic harvest. It’s really a great recipe to utilize the garlic that might not have been plucked in time and might have the cloves already separating from the neck.

This is a great condiment to . . . → Read More: Herb and Garlic Confit

The Secret Life of Bees. One recipe, two events.

By Eliot, on September 27th, 2024

I’m hosting two events that wrap up this month:

For Cook the Books, I’m hosting Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd for the August/September round. For Movies & Munchies, I’m hosting the 2008 movie with Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, and Alicia Keyes, et al.

The deadline for both events is September . . . → Read More: The Secret Life of Bees. One recipe, two events.

Cookbook Review: Keep It Zesty by Edy Massih

By Eliot, on September 10th, 2024

I hope that you’ve shown some grace with me as I review cookbooks this summer. While I’ve stated I’m doing the “best of,” I often throw in other books that catch my fancy. Thanks for putting up with that.

I’m truly back in the swing of the Best of 2024 Cookbook Reviews with Keep . . . → Read More: Cookbook Review: Keep It Zesty by Edy Massih

“In My Kitchen” September 2024

By Eliot, on September 7th, 2024

We started the month with a movie and a champagne sipping. We are lucky to have an independent, non-profit historic art house theater close by. To celebrate Widow Cliquot, Circle Cinema and a local wine and liquor store hosted a champagne tasting before the film. We were treated to two glasses of Veuve Cliquot.

. . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” September 2024

Find Me Falling and Pastitsio

By Eliot, on August 27th, 2024

Movies & Munchies has us falling this month, falling into a Harry Connick, Jr. Netflix film. . . . → Read More: Find Me Falling and Pastitsio

Cookbook Review: Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share by Valerie Bertinelli

By Eliot, on August 24th, 2024

I used to watch the Food Network 24-7. Then we got rid of cable about ten years. I really don’t know anything about the stars of that network now. So, while I obviously knew Valerie from my youth and watching her prime time on One Day at a Time, I did not know she hosted . . . → Read More: Cookbook Review: Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share by Valerie Bertinelli