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“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!)

Portuguese Honey Bread for IHCC’s Bread Basket

By Eliot, on November 23rd, 2018%

Bread is the theme of this week’s I Heart Cooking Clubs. I perused through Gourmet Today to find the perfect holiday recipe: Portuguese Honey Bread. It’s full of holiday spice, cranberries and citron. . . . → Read More: Portuguese Honey Bread for IHCC’s Bread Basket

Almond Breakfast Smoothie

By Eliot, on March 12th, 2018%

I review Lemons Are a Girl’s Best Friend along with a delicious breakfast smoothie from Janet Hayward’s recent publication. . . . → Read More: Almond Breakfast Smoothie

Libum (Roman Honey Cakes)

By Eliot, on January 9th, 2018%

Feast of Sorrow: A Novel of Ancient Rome by Crystal King is the December/January selection for Cook the Books. I was inspired to make a simple honey cake that was used as a sacrifice to the Roman gods. . . . → Read More: Libum (Roman Honey Cakes)

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