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“Cooky” Mix

By Eliot, on December 11th, 2013%

A recipe for a “Cooky” master mix from a vintage (circa 1955) pamphlet along with a Lemon Drop cooky recipe. (I love being kitschy at Christmas!) . . . → Read More: “Cooky” Mix

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Avocado-Lime Popsicles

By Eliot, on June 6th, 2013%

It’s popsicle time and here is a cool, limey unexpected one. . . . → Read More: Avocado-Lime Popsicles

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Cranberry Ginger Whole Wheat Quick Bread

By Eliot, on December 31st, 2012%

I had grandiose ideas.

Yes, I had done the The Twelve Days of Christmas for 2010 and I had done fourteen Christmas gift posts last year.

This year promised to bring posts on “Gifts from the Kitchen 2012.” I had even written many drafts, some as far back as January 2012. I had lots of . . . → Read More: Cranberry Ginger Whole Wheat Quick Bread

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The main course: Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken

By Eliot, on June 15th, 2012%

The main course from our cooking class: rosemary lemon roasted chicken recipe. . . . → Read More: The main course: Rosemary Lemon Roasted Chicken

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Celebrating the weekend: Rosemary Lemonade with Vodka

By Eliot, on August 28th, 2011%

This is an adult version—-both because of the vodka and the rosemary infusion. . . . → Read More: Celebrating the weekend: Rosemary Lemonade with Vodka

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Getting ready for easy breakfasts and vacation brunches.

By Eliot, on July 31st, 2011%

Blueberry Lemon Spice Muffins and other breakfast and brunch ideas for a super easy time at a lake house. . . . → Read More: Getting ready for easy breakfasts and vacation brunches.

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Our new pets

By Eliot, on January 7th, 2011%

I was really beginning to worry about our lemon tree. After harvesting four nice lemons, it immediately bloomed again. And, then came out the aphids. It was covered with them (as was our hibiscus, fuchsia, and trumpet flower).

I hated the thought of spraying the entire greenhouse contents with insecticidal soap, so I went a . . . → Read More: Our new pets

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Refreshing Citrus Rice Salad

By Eliot, on September 7th, 2010%

Really cool and refreshing salad for the end of summer. . . . → Read More: Refreshing Citrus Rice Salad

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