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Green Juice Smoothie for Land of Milk and Honey

By Eliot, on January 7th, 2025%

It’s that time again for another Cook the Books post.

Cook the Books is a a bimonthly book club that focuses on a different foodie book each round. After reading, we cook something inspired by the book and post. You can find out more details about our group and how to participate here.

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.

Honey-Orange Cake and Memories of the Lost by Barbara O’Neal

By Eliot, on August 20th, 2024%

There is a lot of food in O’Neal’s newest novel. As a lot of the characters are vegetarians or aging “hippies”, it’s a lot of healthy fair, including this cake made with honey, eggs, flour and citrus zest. . . . → Read More: Honey-Orange Cake and Memories of the Lost by Barbara O’Neal

“Words of Wisdom” and a review of Drink Lightly

By Eliot, on August 13th, 2023%

I’m off on a new theme: recently published cookbook reviews. I’m starting with Drink Lightly by Natasha David. . . . → Read More: “Words of Wisdom” and a review of Drink Lightly

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

Chicken Stir-Fry with Celery and Green Beans

By Eliot, on June 29th, 2021%

Here’s a “thrown-together” recipe from my locally delivered farm bag. I had a pound of green beans and celery to use up. What I got was a keeper of a recipe. . . . → Read More: Chicken Stir-Fry with Celery and Green Beans

A Honeysuckle Cocktail for Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor

By Eliot, on May 24th, 2021%

Honeysuckle Season and an early spring cocktail. Read on for a book review and a refreshing libation for the April/May edition for Cook the Books. . . . → Read More: A Honeysuckle Cocktail for Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor

Olive Oil Poached Eggs with Toast Points and Hot Honey for Why I Never Finished My Dissertation

By Eliot, on April 14th, 2021%

It’s a first today at EE…the first collection of poetry that I’ve reviewed here and paired with a recipe. Enjoy this slim volume of verse along with a most excellent breakfast option. . . . → Read More: Olive Oil Poached Eggs with Toast Points and Hot Honey for Why I Never Finished My Dissertation

Blueberry-Blackberry Corn Muffins for Let the Willows Weep for TLC

By Eliot, on September 14th, 2020%

Parnell’s first novel, Let the Willows Weep, is a triumph in the genre of sad Southern novels. Her characters are drawn deep and you will laugh and cry with her heroine, Birddog Harlin. . . . → Read More: Blueberry-Blackberry Corn Muffins for Let the Willows Weep for TLC

Jelly of the Month Club (What a bonus!)

By Eliot, on December 4th, 2019%

Who would not love a membership to “Jelly of the Month Club”? Clark Griswold for one. Join me for my December 2019 Theme announcement plus this month’s Food ‘n Flix post. Here’s a recipe for the first installment: Mead Jelly. . . . → Read More: Jelly of the Month Club (What a bonus!)

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