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Ohana Style by Sheldon Simeon

By Eliot, on July 14th, 2026

I made two recipes from Ohana and could have made many, many more if my library loan had not run out! This is a keeper of a book! . . . → Read More: Ohana Style by Sheldon Simeon

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One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato

By Eliot, on July 7th, 2026

I pulled a chickpea sandwich spread to make from One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato. . . . → Read More: One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato

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Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2026

I discovered a great cookbook, an excellent spice purveyor, and an interesting and delicious fennel cocktail. . . . → Read More: Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook

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What I’ve been reading….

By Eliot, on June 21st, 2026

I’m just continuing my “What I’ve been reading” posts for mostly filler. I have honestly been reading and listening to some good stuff.

My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan

I watched the Netflix movie and was a little underwhelmed. Then I started the audiobook (read brilliantly by Whelan). How could Netflix have changed the . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading….

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I Sleep in My Kitchen

By Eliot, on June 9th, 2026

Daud’s book is full of great recipes, traditional ones and new creations! I made quite a few of her dishes! So good!!!!! . . . → Read More: I Sleep in My Kitchen

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Remarkably Bright Creatures for Movies & Munchies (and Lit Happens)

By Eliot, on May 30th, 2026

No seafood on the menu today. Just a breakfast sandwich inspired by Ethan and his little market. . . . → Read More: Remarkably Bright Creatures for Movies & Munchies (and Lit Happens)

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Call of the Camino for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2026

This is a great book to add to your summer TBR stack. Keep reading for a super easy Spanish tortilla made with potato chips! . . . → Read More: Call of the Camino for Cook the Books

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What I’ve been reading…

By Eliot, on May 21st, 2026

I started these “What I’ve been reading” posts in January. Basically and honestly I started it for filler because I just have not been cooking that much. (I have been making food, it just hasn’t been worthy of documentation.)

I do feel like I’m reading more than I ever have (and listening to . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading…

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Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch by Christopher Kimball

By Eliot, on May 18th, 2026

I made four recipes from this book and there’s one more to come. While this book was not the most entertaining cookbook to read, it did contain the best recipes of any that I have reviewed thus far. . . . → Read More: Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch by Christopher Kimball

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I Don’t Know How She Does It: Movies & Munchies Round-Up

By Eliot, on May 2nd, 2026

I’m posting up a day late so this post not only contains my mini strawberry-lemon pound cakes but also Wendy’s giant potato wedges! . . . → Read More: I Don’t Know How She Does It: Movies & Munchies Round-Up

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