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Persian Ice Cream and Chocolate Bundt Cake

By Eliot, on May 25th, 2014%

Read on for delicious ice cream and cake recipes inspired by this month’s Cook the Books selection: Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas. . . . → Read More: Persian Ice Cream and Chocolate Bundt Cake

Meyer Lemon Pound Cake with Coconut Oil

By Eliot, on February 23rd, 2014%

I replaced the traditional ingredient of butter in a classic lemon pound cake recipe from Gourmet. . . . → Read More: Meyer Lemon Pound Cake with Coconut Oil

August Food ‘n Flix: A great Chocolate Coconut Cake (and an average Paprikash)…

By Eliot, on August 28th, 2013%

Two recipes today: A stellar coconut chocolate cake and a just okay chicken noodle dish. . . . → Read More: August Food ‘n Flix: A great Chocolate Coconut Cake (and an average Paprikash)…

Baking with Jam Round Up

By Eliot, on May 24th, 2013%

It’s time to clean out the preserve pantry before I start stocking it up again. Here are some super simple recipes for jam cakes, jam bars, jam cookies, jam muffins, and a jam ice cream. (And for an added bonus: preserve recipes for the upcoming season! . . . → Read More: Baking with Jam Round Up

Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Earl Grey Buttercream

By Eliot, on March 29th, 2013%

You may have surmised from my recent OCD posts that I am a bit competitive. No, really, I am. 🙂

Well, one of The Hubs’ colleagues at work has a girlfriend who runs a cupcake catering business. Her cupcakes are sublime. We have tasted many at different company functions and even purchased others from her . . . → Read More: Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Earl Grey Buttercream

Cherry Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

By Eliot, on February 14th, 2013%

Dark Sweet Cherry Cupcakes with Amaretto Buttercream . . . → Read More: Cherry Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

Has the internet taken the fun out of cooking?

By Eliot, on February 1st, 2012%

How is that for a provocative title, fellow food bloggers? Please give me a minute to explain my question. (And there is a recipe for a great cake here!) . . . → Read More: Has the internet taken the fun out of cooking?

Christmas Gift #6

By Eliot, on December 11th, 2011%

Going to a holiday get-together. Take this simple and easy Wine Fruit ‘n Nut Squares . . . → Read More: Christmas Gift #6

Christmas Gift #3

By Eliot, on December 5th, 2011%

Gifts from the Kitchen: The perfect gift for a beer connoisseur—gingerbread made with Guinness! . . . → Read More: Christmas Gift #3

Amaretto Coffee Chocolate Bundt Cake

By Eliot, on October 2nd, 2011%

An homage to Kerry Vincent: This is a fast and easy cake that tastes fabulous. I use it for impromptu gatherings, birthday parties and other festivities. . . . → Read More: Amaretto Coffee Chocolate Bundt Cake