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Sweet Potato Pie from Never Meant to Meet You

By Eliot, on October 14th, 2022%

This stopover on the TLC Book Tour found me reading (and enjoying) Never Meant to Meet You by Alli Frank and Asha Youmans. From the authors of Tiny Imperfections comes a riotously funny, emotionally real look at race and religion, love and heartache, and the realities of parenting through it all. . . . → Read More: Sweet Potato Pie from Never Meant to Meet You

October 2022 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on October 8th, 2022%

I hate to start every IMK post with something like “I can’t believe it’s October,” but I really can’t believe it’s October. Since I work for a college access/awareness program, September is busy with College App Week and prepping families to get ready for October 1 and the FAFSA opening. Plus, I have eleven new . . . → Read More: October 2022 “In My Kitchen”

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Magical Mushroom Pâté

By Eliot, on September 24th, 2022%

I’m hosting this round of Cook the Books. When the other co-hosts and I were trying to choose the next four books last winter, I was at a loss. As I read book reviews and peruse through bookstores, I see lots of books that I want to recommend for Cook the Books. Then, . . . → Read More: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Magical Mushroom Pâté

A travel guide review—Camino de Santiago: Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Local Food & Wine

By Eliot, on September 12th, 2022%

The TLC Book Tour had me really touring for this review stop…all the way from France to Spain along the Camino de Santiago.

About the book: CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: SACRED SITES, HISTORIC VILLAGES, LOCAL FOOD & WINE (TRAVEL GUIDE)

Publisher: Moon Travel; 2nd edition (May 24, 2022)

Paperback: 568 Pages

Over 1,200 years old, 500 . . . → Read More: A travel guide review—Camino de Santiago: Sacred Sites, Historic Villages, Local Food & Wine

“In My Kitchen” September 2022

By Eliot, on September 5th, 2022%

We had some rain (much needed). We’ve had some cooler weather. Will September bring more? We will have to wait and see. In the meantime, step into my August kitchen.

On a recent date night, we visited a quaint pizza place that made their own version of fireball. We noticed that almost everyone coming in . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” September 2022

Cobbler Recipes and Where Wild Peaches Grow

By Eliot, on August 31st, 2022%

A review of a new novel about family, heritage, traditions and history. The book is set in Natchez, Mississippi and it’s a history we should all learn about. Keep reading for the review and a couple of cobbler recipes from the archives. . . . → Read More: Cobbler Recipes and Where Wild Peaches Grow

Big Night Risotto (or Tomato Herb Risotto)

By Eliot, on August 30th, 2022%

Movies & Munchies is revisiting a great food film, Big Night—written, directed, and starring Stanley Tucci. . . . → Read More: Big Night Risotto (or Tomato Herb Risotto)

Roasting Pan Suppers, a cookbook review

By Eliot, on August 18th, 2022%

This is an unsolicited book review. I bought this book for a gift just because I knew the recipient liked cookbooks and liked quick and easy dinners. I also love cookbooks and quick and easy meals so I read the book before I gifted it.

About the Book:

Over 70 delicious and hassle-free meals that . . . → Read More: Roasting Pan Suppers, a cookbook review

Mexican Street Dog Cocktail

By Eliot, on August 14th, 2022%

The title of this cocktail has a few different stories behind it: a dog, an artist, a bottle of tequila and a riff on a favorite cocktail. . . . → Read More: Mexican Street Dog Cocktail

“In My Kitchen” August 2022

By Eliot, on August 10th, 2022%

Welcome August and “In My Kitchen.” . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” August 2022

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