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Potato Sandwiches with Pepperoni and Basil for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on July 27th, 2021%

This round’s selection is 97 Orchard: An Edible History of Five Immigrant Families in One New York Tenement by Jane Ziegelman. It was a very informative and very readable history of immigrant food from the 1850s to the 1930s. . . . → Read More: Potato Sandwiches with Pepperoni and Basil for Cook the Books

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Alice Hoffman’s Potato Soup and a review of The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook

By Eliot, on January 28th, 2021%

Today is Part II (sort of) of the Dec/Jan edition of Cook the Books. Yesterday I posted a recipe and review of Eat Joy. Today I’m posting a recipe and review for The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook. Both are extremely well done and edited by Natalie Garrett.

Deb (Kahakai Kitchen) had chosen Eat Joy for . . . → Read More: Alice Hoffman’s Potato Soup and a review of The Artists’ and Writers’ Cookbook

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Potato Salad with Kombu

By Eliot, on June 18th, 2018%

Here’s an interesting twist on potato salad, a staple for upcoming holiday picnics and BBQs. I am using it today to accompany a review of The Bar Harbor Retirement Home for Famous Writers (And Their Muses) by Terri-Lynne DeFino for TLC Book Tour. . . . → Read More: Potato Salad with Kombu

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Taste of Home Surprises

By Eliot, on September 24th, 2017%

A review of the latest Taste of Home holiday cookbooks along with some of my featured recipes: Pina Colada Cake and Herb-Vinaigrette Potato Salad. . . . → Read More: Taste of Home Surprises

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Multi-colored Potato Salad for the Fourth!

By Eliot, on July 4th, 2011%

A potato salad fit for the Fourth! I used our own potatoes, onions, and parsley—garden fresh! (Alas, the green pepper came from the farmers market.) 🙁 . . . → Read More: Multi-colored Potato Salad for the Fourth!

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The Weekend is Here…more cooking on the patio

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2011%

Grilled asparagus, potatoes, onions, and pork loin. . . . → Read More: The Weekend is Here…more cooking on the patio

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#21: Yukon Gold Baked Potato Soup

By Eliot, on February 11th, 2011%

Another potato soup recipe . . . → Read More: #21: Yukon Gold Baked Potato Soup

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Day 8: Back on track

By Eliot, on January 22nd, 2011%

Dilled Potato Soup Recipe . . . → Read More: Day 8: Back on track

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Oktoberfest on the Patio

By Eliot, on October 25th, 2010%

It was rainy and we didn’t want to put up with the inebriated! Recipes for homemade mustard, drunken onions, and Fried German Potato Salad. . . . → Read More: Oktoberfest on the Patio

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Comfort food: potato soup

By Eliot, on October 15th, 2010%

Getting ready for soup season. . . . → Read More: Comfort food: potato soup

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