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A weird sherbet for Food Americana and Cook the Books

By Eliot, on July 28th, 2023%

Today I feature a review of Food Americana by David Page and a retro Avocado Sherbet recipe. . . . → Read More: A weird sherbet for Food Americana and Cook the Books

Apple Cream Tart for Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2023%

May’s Movies & Munchies feature film is Mr. Church. Wendy from A Day in the Life on a Farm is hosting. Keep reading for this recipe which features an olive oil crust along with a creamy apple filling. . . . → Read More: Apple Cream Tart for Movies & Munchies

Pomegranate Tart for Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee

By Eliot, on May 1st, 2023%

For this stop on the TLC Book Tour, I was pleased to receive a gratis copy of Pomegranate.

All opinions and rants are my own and were not influenced by my free copy. Not only is the cover art amazing, but the story is a must read.

About Pomegranate

• Publisher: Atria Books (April . . . → Read More: Pomegranate Tart for Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee

The Kitchen Front and an Eggless Honey-Apple Cake Recipe

By Eliot, on March 24th, 2023%

Claudia is hosting the February/March selection for Cook the Books. You can read her announcement post here.

About the book:

Two years into World War II, Britain is feeling her losses: The Nazis have won battles, the Blitz has destroyed cities, and U-boats have cut off the supply of food. In an effort to . . . → Read More: The Kitchen Front and an Eggless Honey-Apple Cake Recipe

House of Eve and an antique pound cake recipe

By Eliot, on March 1st, 2023%

The House of Eve is the Reese Witherspoon February Book Club pick! This may be one of the best books I’ve read this year. Here’s a review along with a retro pound cake recipe. . . . → Read More: House of Eve and an antique pound cake recipe

Sweet Potato Pie from Never Meant to Meet You

By Eliot, on October 14th, 2022%

This stopover on the TLC Book Tour found me reading (and enjoying) Never Meant to Meet You by Alli Frank and Asha Youmans. From the authors of Tiny Imperfections comes a riotously funny, emotionally real look at race and religion, love and heartache, and the realities of parenting through it all. . . . → Read More: Sweet Potato Pie from Never Meant to Meet You

Cobbler Recipes and Where Wild Peaches Grow

By Eliot, on August 31st, 2022%

A review of a new novel about family, heritage, traditions and history. The book is set in Natchez, Mississippi and it’s a history we should all learn about. Keep reading for the review and a couple of cobbler recipes from the archives. . . . → Read More: Cobbler Recipes and Where Wild Peaches Grow

Midnight Chicken (& Other Recipes Worth Living For)

By Eliot, on January 11th, 2022%

The first two recipes that are worth living for (and a great way to start out 2022) are Maslen Bread and Whiskey & Rye Blondies. Midnight Chicken may end up being my go-to cookbook for all things comforting (and for the simple wisdoms of the kitchen). . . . → Read More: Midnight Chicken (& Other Recipes Worth Living For)

July 2021 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on July 5th, 2021%

I believe I skipped the last couple of months of “In My Kitchen” and while I didn’t gain a lot of new gadgetry in the kitchen, I still wanted to check in and share.

First, I was thrilled to announce on July 1st that I am a finalist in a Taste of Home cooking contest. . . . → Read More: July 2021 “In My Kitchen”

A Review: Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ

By Eliot, on May 6th, 2021%

I new cookbook, some new BBQ techniques and a plethora of new (and delicious recipes). Here’s what’s new “In My Kitchen.” . . . → Read More: A Review: Rodney Scott’s World of BBQ

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