Eliot's Eats

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

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

Breaking the Rules by Joe Sasto

By Eliot, on April 18th, 2026

His Crumble Rumble and Crunchy Caesar Salad and Garlic Streusel may be worth the price of the book. Be assured, there is a lot more than pasta in this book. . . . → Read More: Breaking the Rules by Joe Sasto

Something from Nothing by Alison Roman

By Eliot, on April 15th, 2026

I found and made the Toasted Rice Pilaf with Walnuts & Dates along with Crushed-Olive Chicken with Turmeric. SOOOOO good. This is a great cookbook. . . . → Read More: Something from Nothing by Alison Roman

April Events: Movies & Munchies plus Lit Happens and Cook the Books

By Eliot, on April 12th, 2026

Three events this month: Movies & Munchies, Lit Happens, and Cook the Books! Please join us! . . . → Read More: April Events: Movies & Munchies plus Lit Happens and Cook the Books

You’re In Good Company, a TLC Book Review

By Eliot, on April 10th, 2026

This is a book of essays, lessons, recipes and friendship. . . . → Read More: You’re In Good Company, a TLC Book Review

What I’ve been reading…

By Eliot, on April 5th, 2026

When I wasn’t posting very much in January about food, cooking or cookbooks, I started a monthly post featuring what I’ve been reading.

Since then, I’ve stepped it up a bit with cookbook reviews but here are the books I haven’t blogged about (yet).

Finding Freedom: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading…

Leap Year for Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on March 31st, 2026

A cute movie (perfect for March) and a delicious Guinness chocolate cake to celebrate. . . . → Read More: Leap Year for Movies & Munchies

Cookies for Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen

By Eliot, on March 29th, 2026

Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen by Annabel Abbs is the current selection for Cook the Books. Amy’s Cooking Adventures is serving as the guest host for this round. Thanks for joining us, Amy!

About the book:

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

Good Housekeeping Book Club Pick * A Country Living Best Book of Fall * A Washington . . . → Read More: Cookies for Miss Eliza’s English Kitchen

Recipes from the American South by Michael W. Twitty (and fried apples)

By Eliot, on March 28th, 2026

I reviewed another Twitty book many years ago for Cook the Books. As Recipes from The American South was on many “best of 2025” lists, I added it to my long library wait list. It finally arrived.