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Kale-Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Raisins and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

By Eliot, on September 22nd, 2019%

The Food Explorer: The True adventures of the Globe Trotting Botanist Who Transformed What America Eats is this round’s selection for Cook the Books Club. Here’s my salad inspired by food we may never have been able to experience without David Fairchild, the “food explorer” of the title. . . . → Read More: Kale-Quinoa Salad with Pistachios and Raisins and Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette

Hawaiian Meal for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on January 31st, 2019%

Deb at Kahakai Kitchen is hosting Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers by Sara Ackerman. Here’s my Hawaiian inspired meal of Kula Pickled Beet Salad and Huli Huli Chicken. . . . → Read More: Hawaiian Meal for Cook the Books

What to Eat When (and Turning Over a New Leaf Salad) for TLC Book Tours

By Eliot, on January 17th, 2019%

Let’s start out 2019 by at least throwing a few salads in and reading a health-focused book. . . . → Read More: What to Eat When (and Turning Over a New Leaf Salad) for TLC Book Tours

A Movable Thanksgiving Feast for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on November 22nd, 2017%

This month’s FnF film is Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Come along for the ride and to sample Garlic Confit Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast, Cranberry-Apple Relish with Honey, Cheddar and Pepper Muffins, Rosemary Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Shallots, Ginger Green Beans, Massaged Kale Salad w/Pomegranate and Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal Bars. . . . → Read More: A Movable Thanksgiving Feast for Food ‘n Flix

Smoked Oyster Shrimp (or Shrimp Dinner…with Cream)

By Eliot, on September 12th, 2017%

This post is a continuation from a recent post “Here’s something to blog about, Aunt Deb…”

To recap, I received some delicious looking pictures from one of the favorite nephews with instructions that I should blog about a creative recipe that his dad (the BiL) had created. But, I did not receive a recipe. After . . . → Read More: Smoked Oyster Shrimp (or Shrimp Dinner…with Cream)

Two Sheet Pan-Roasted Trifecta Vegetables

By Eliot, on May 21st, 2017%

Trying to get enough veggies into your diet? Here’s a simple and easy and quick way that will keep you in healthy colorful vegetables all week. The colors of this recipe prompted the title “trifecta.” Not only is it a beautiful dish, it’s also a win-win! . . . → Read More: Two Sheet Pan-Roasted Trifecta Vegetables

Spanish Tortilla with Mushrooms and Kale

By Eliot, on February 20th, 2017%

This earthy Spanish dish was inspired by Pan’s Labryinth, this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature film. . . . → Read More: Spanish Tortilla with Mushrooms and Kale

Southwest Quinoa and Kale Salad with NM Red Chile Vinaigrette

By Eliot, on November 3rd, 2016%

Still, it remains to be seen if we make our (usual) yearly trek to Northern New Mexico.

Moon over Inn on Alameda, December 2014

So, I am still wistfully thinking about our past trips and posting a few pictures as I revisit our past journeys.

El Santuario de Chimayó on Christmas Day, 2011

Garlic Scapes and Kale

By Eliot, on June 14th, 2016%

Nope, I’m not posting a salad recipe today either but this leafy green veggie dish is 100% locally grown in our own garden and yard. (And, it is delicious!) . . . → Read More: Garlic Scapes and Kale

Rustic Tortellini Soup for a Late #Blogger C.L.U.E.

By Eliot, on February 10th, 2016%

Sometimes I am totally clueless which unfortunately fits today’s post too well. You see, by 6:00 a.m. EST, I was supposed to have my Blogger C.L.U.E. post up and ready.

Other than my cluelessness, lack of time management and irresponsibility, I have no excuse.

My assigned blog for February was Sue from A . . . → Read More: Rustic Tortellini Soup for a Late #Blogger C.L.U.E.

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