A holiday all-purpose spice mix and The Cooking Gene for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on November 28th, 2018%

This month’s Cook the Books Club selection is The Cooking Gene, a fascinating and insightful read. . . . → Read More: A holiday all-purpose spice mix and The Cooking Gene for Cook the Books

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Pumpkin Apple Bread for IHCC

By Eliot, on November 4th, 2018%

Another great Ruth Reichl recipe from her Gourmet days for I Heart Cooking Clubs. . . . → Read More: Pumpkin Apple Bread for IHCC

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Freekeh Pilaf

By Eliot, on March 8th, 2017%

This dish is “freekeh” amazing! Recipe is from Yotam Ottolenghi’s Plenty. . . . → Read More: Freekeh Pilaf

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Mulling Spices

By Eliot, on December 19th, 2013%

What smells like Christmas to me?

That’s easy…cinnamon, cloves, and allspice.

What tastes like the holidays to me?

That’s easy…something warm, spicy and mulled.

These mulling spice mixes are easy to make and you can assure the freshness of all the flavors involved. To make small mulling packets to give as gifts, follow the recipe . . . → Read More: Mulling Spices

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