A holiday all-purpose spice mix and The Cooking Gene for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on November 28th, 2018%

This month’s Cook the Books Club selection is The Cooking Gene, a fascinating and insightful read. . . . → Read More: A holiday all-purpose spice mix and The Cooking Gene for Cook the Books

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Pumpkin Apple Bread for IHCC

By Eliot, on November 4th, 2018%

Another great Ruth Reichl recipe from her Gourmet days for I Heart Cooking Clubs. . . . → Read More: Pumpkin Apple Bread for IHCC

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Low Sugar Quick Breads

By Eliot, on January 12th, 2017%

Low-Sugar Pumpkin Spice Muffins and Applesauce Cake with Walnuts and Cranberries, two healthy and easy diabetic friendly quick breads. . . . → Read More: Low Sugar Quick Breads

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Karma and Chai

By Eliot, on December 12th, 2016%

Here’s another book review of Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken by Monica Bhide. For the perfect gift, I’ve paired this book with a homemade chai spice. . . . → Read More: Karma and Chai

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Apple Marmalade

By Eliot, on November 27th, 2014%

Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful that I made this marvelous recipe for this most divine preserve! . . . → Read More: Apple Marmalade

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Maldivian Body Scrub

By Eliot, on December 3rd, 2013%

Ah, wouldn’t a trip to a tropical paradise be great right about now? Can’t carve out enough time to go during this holiday season? Make this spice scrub instead….. . . . → Read More: Maldivian Body Scrub

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Make your own pumpkin pie spice

By Eliot, on September 21st, 2011%

Get ready for autumn baking by having this spice on hand. Today’s project was pumpkin granola. . . . → Read More: Make your own pumpkin pie spice

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