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Olive Oil and Sweet Wine Cookies

By Eliot, on June 15th, 2017%

…and the demise of another favorite culinary publication (and website). 🙁 . . . → Read More: Olive Oil and Sweet Wine Cookies

Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Brandy-Caramel Drizzle

By Eliot, on October 10th, 2016%

Another apple recipe today as I work down that peck of apples. Here is a great cookie with all the flavors of fall. . . . → Read More: Apple Oatmeal Cookies with Brandy-Caramel Drizzle

Meyer Lemon Bars (with Graham Cracker Crust)

By Eliot, on November 15th, 2015%

Lucky me. I have a surplus of Meyer lemons. What’s a girl to do but make lemon bars. . . . → Read More: Meyer Lemon Bars (with Graham Cracker Crust)

St. Patrick’s Day Spiked Cupcakes with Boozy Frosting

By Eliot, on March 17th, 2015%

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! This month’s Food ‘n Flix selection is The Quiet Man, appropriately set in Ireland. These cupcakes are loaded, literally, and contain Guinness, Jameson’s and Bailey’s. . . . → Read More: St. Patrick’s Day Spiked Cupcakes with Boozy Frosting

Harvest Fruits-Maple Crisp with Cinnamon Cream for #winePW 5 “Fall Fruits and Wine Pairings”

By Eliot, on October 11th, 2014%

I think fall is my favorite season.

I love the cooler, crisp weather, the colors of fall…

I love the holidays—Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and Thanksgiving.

I love the flavors of fall—apples and pears, pumpkin, and warming spices.

So, a thank you to Culinary Adventures with Camilla who invited me to participate in #winePW 5 “Fall Fruits . . . → Read More: Harvest Fruits-Maple Crisp with Cinnamon Cream for #winePW 5 “Fall Fruits and Wine Pairings”

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges

By Eliot, on March 23rd, 2014%

For the Food ‘n Flix film this month, we all watched “Stranger Than Fiction.” I was inspired by Ana’s sultry description of baked goods to make these Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges. . . . → Read More: Chocolate Macadamia Nut Wedges

Dessert for a Feast (for Food ‘n Flix)

By Eliot, on February 25th, 2014%

The Food ‘n Flix pick this month was Babette’s Feast. This wonderful movie inspired me to make Kugelhopf. Keep reading for the film synopsis, Babette’s menu and my meager attempt at dessert. . . . → Read More: Dessert for a Feast (for Food ‘n Flix)

Meyer Lemon Almond Bars

By Eliot, on February 5th, 2014%

Meyer Lemon Almond Bars

I have been painstakingly nurturing a Meyer lemon tree for years now. It has survived being moved back and forth from the greenhouse to the patio, a couple of tremendous windstorms (one even turning it over and breaking the large clay pot it was in), leaf drop and curl, . . . → Read More: Meyer Lemon Almond Bars

Mango-Chai Yogurt Pops

By Eliot, on July 25th, 2013%

The Food ‘n Flix feature this month is Monsoon Wedding. I created a Chai popsicle to celebrate. . . . → Read More: Mango-Chai Yogurt Pops

Peach-Raspberry Crumble with Amaretto

By Eliot, on April 21st, 2013%

It is Secret Recipe Club time again. Check out this recipe for a crumble with coconut oil and Amaretto! . . . → Read More: Peach-Raspberry Crumble with Amaretto