By Eliot, on August 8th, 2026
What a blast from the past.
Retro music, fashion, the makeup, slang….
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off made me nostalgic for the 80s.
MTV, floppy discs, pay phones, answering machines, boomboxes, Fieros…
Jennifer Grey (before Dirty Dancing)…
Charlie Sheen as a drugged out bad boy…
Matthew Broderick is a total baby-face…
Love . . . → Read More: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off for Movies & Munchies
By Eliot, on August 4th, 2026
I would totally recommend this book if you like salads. That was my favorite section. I also made one of the stir-fry recipes from this cookbook. . . . → Read More: Come Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay
By Eliot, on July 29th, 2026
I’m sharing a few different recipes to celebrate Kitchens of the Great Midwest: Jalapeno Jelly, Red Pepper-Jalapeno Balsamic Jelly, Spicy Margaritas, and a Peanut-Butter and Jelly Bar. . . . → Read More: Kitchens of the Great Midwest for Cook the Books
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
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
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
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….
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
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)
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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