Roasted Garlic Skinny Smashed Potatoes

By Eliot, on November 29th, 2014%

This is my post for the Thanksgiving edition of Food ‘n Flix. Deb from Kahakai Kitchen chose “Pieces of April,” a quirky film about a quirky, dysfunctional Thanksgiving meal. . . . → Read More: Roasted Garlic Skinny Smashed Potatoes

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Apple Marmalade

By Eliot, on November 27th, 2014%

Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful that I made this marvelous recipe for this most divine preserve! . . . → Read More: Apple Marmalade

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Five Spice Apple Pie

By Eliot, on November 24th, 2014%

As a continuation from my fabulous birthday trip, we stopped on our way home at Louisburg Orchard and Cider Mill. We had previously purchased some Arkansas Black apples at the City Market in KC, but we wanted more. We found cheap Jonathan apples at the orchard’s shop.

What do you do when you buy a . . . → Read More: Five Spice Apple Pie

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Apple Butter Muffins

By Eliot, on November 21st, 2014%

Here is an easy muffin recipe to throw together for a holiday breakfast or brunch. . . . → Read More: Apple Butter Muffins

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Grandma’s Apple Butter

By Eliot, on November 18th, 2014%

I vowed to make the family’s favorite apple butter with part of our bushel of Jonathan apples. Here is an heirloom recipe that just might be in your family, too. . . . → Read More: Grandma’s Apple Butter

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Happy Birthday to Me Trip!

By Eliot, on November 15th, 2014%

I love traveling with The Hubs, even when it’s just a quick weekend getaway.

Case in point….this past weekend we incorporated a one night work trip with a one night fun trip. Voila! A birthday trip extraordinaire!

We love Kansas City and it is only about three and a half hours away. It had been . . . → Read More: Happy Birthday to Me Trip!

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Catch a C.L.U.E.: A new club for cooks (#BLOGGERCLUE)

By Eliot, on November 12th, 2014%

Welcome to a new foodie blogger club and please keep reading for a fantastic lemony and cheesey and creamy risotto…perfect for a Thanksgiving side. . . . → Read More: Catch a C.L.U.E.: A new club for cooks (#BLOGGERCLUE)

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Mushroom Pâté

By Eliot, on November 8th, 2014%

I posted this recipe recently as a topping for a pizza. As the holidays approach, it is worthy of another mention.

This might not be the most beautiful appetizer ever created, but if you like mushrooms, you will be all over this.

 

Mushroom Pâté recipe from Eating Well (Sept/Oct 2015)

3 T. extra . . . → Read More: Mushroom Pâté

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T-Bones in Ashes

By Eliot, on November 5th, 2014%

Grill it right int he coals….easy and delicious and primal…. . . . → Read More: T-Bones in Ashes

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Elixirs for Xmas: Winter-Spiced Vodka

By Eliot, on November 2nd, 2014%

I have always been fascinated with infusions but I have never attempted any. This year it will be different.

I am planning on giving many liquid gifts this year and have been doing some early preparations. For all my Elixirs for Xmas posts, click here.

This potent potable sounds especially delicious.

Winter-Spiced Vodka from . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Winter-Spiced Vodka

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