Eliot's Eats

Sundried Tomato and Artichoke Pasta for Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on June 29th, 2025

The Netflix movies I’ve been watching lately have been cute. Not great but a good way to spend an afternoon when it’s either raining torrentially or it’s too hot to go outside (already). We’ve been back and forth with those as our only weather patterns. Sigh. It’s going to be a long, humid, hot . . . → Read More: Sundried Tomato and Artichoke Pasta for Movies & Munchies

A Bakery in Paris for June/July Cook the Books

By Eliot, on June 28th, 2025

We are very pleased that Wendy from A Day in the Life on a Farm is our very special guest host for Cook the Books. It was wonderful that Wendy was able to step in and host for the June/July edition. She chose A Bakery in Paris by Aimee Runyan for this round. It . . . → Read More: A Bakery in Paris for June/July Cook the Books

A Review: by Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear by Hailee Catalano

By Eliot, on June 14th, 2025

I’m not even sure where I heard or read about this cookbook. It had to be on a “best of 2025” list. Regardless, I want to share about this book today. It deserves to be on a “best of” list for certain.

About the book:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERLearn to make elevated, professional-quality meals in . . . → Read More: A Review: by Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear by Hailee Catalano

Raspberry-Cornbread Muffins and a new Civil War novel: Measure of Devotion by Nell Joslin

By Eliot, on June 10th, 2025

Measure of Devotion is an intriguing and well-written Civil War drama about a mother’s devotion. . . . → Read More: Raspberry-Cornbread Muffins and a new Civil War novel: Measure of Devotion by Nell Joslin

The Taste of Things Roundup for Movies & Munchies, May Edition

By Eliot, on June 5th, 2025

I’m always on the hunt for a good culinary-themed movie and I think I may have hit the jackpot with The Taste of Things (France 2023). It’s a beautifully shot film that totally focuses on food (and love). I hosted that film for Movies & Munchies for May.

We had four participants this month.

A Review: Hardcore Vegetarianism by Laura Lee Flanagan

By Eliot, on June 3rd, 2025

I’m back in to the TLC Book Tours. It’s been a while. I was pleased to get a copy of Hardcore Vegetarianism to review.

It’s good to be back! I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher for this stopover. I was not paid for this review and all opinions, . . . → Read More: A Review: Hardcore Vegetarianism by Laura Lee Flanagan

The Taste of Things for Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on May 30th, 2025

…and trying to master the French omelette. . . . → Read More: The Taste of Things for Movies & Munchies

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches by Matty Matheson. Who is this guy?

By Eliot, on May 24th, 2025

Another new name for me. I feel like I used to be up-to-date on all the hip chefs out there. I blame my unhipness on not having cable anymore.

About the book:

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches is Matty Matheson’s third and most casual cookbook. The holy trinity of kitchen tables, these recipes are the . . . → Read More: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches by Matty Matheson. Who is this guy?

April/May Cook the Books: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

By Eliot, on May 23rd, 2025

Read on for a review of the book and my take on Tilly’s Famous Bacon and Onion Sandwiches using onion jam. YUM! . . . → Read More: April/May Cook the Books: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

The Apricot Lane Farms Cookbook (and a recipe)

By Eliot, on May 17th, 2025

…a review as I hunt for that elusive chickpea-bean salad recipe. I didn’t find that recipe but I found a keeper of a cauliflower steak one! . . . → Read More: The Apricot Lane Farms Cookbook (and a recipe)