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Apple Molasses for To Kill a Mockingbird Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on September 30th, 2017%

Whether the topic is the film or the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic either way.

I am thrilled to be hosting this month’s round for Food ‘n Flix with this 1962 Academy Award winning classic. Besides securing Gregory Peck the Best Actor Oscar, this film started the careers of a number . . . → Read More: Apple Molasses for To Kill a Mockingbird Food ‘n Flix

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Fried Apples ‘n Onions (inspired by Farmer Boy)

By Eliot, on September 26th, 2017%

This recipe was inspired from Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the current Cook the Books selection. . . . → Read More: Fried Apples ‘n Onions (inspired by Farmer Boy)

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TLC Book Tour: Apfelkuchen and Forty Autumns by Nina Willner

By Eliot, on September 8th, 2017%

I am including a recipe for Apfelkuchen along with my review of Nina Willner’s tale of a family separation for forty years by the Berlin Wall. . . . → Read More: TLC Book Tour: Apfelkuchen and Forty Autumns by Nina Willner

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To Kill a Mockingbird Announcement for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on September 1st, 2017%

I’m hosting September’s Food ‘n Flix: To Kill A Mockingbird. Does that bring back memories of your junior high English class? . . . → Read More: To Kill a Mockingbird Announcement for Food ‘n Flix

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Moroccan Sand Cookies

By Eliot, on August 27th, 2017%

These delicious cookies were inspired by Secondhand Lions, this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature film. . . . → Read More: Moroccan Sand Cookies

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A Moscow Mule and Pickled Beets

By Eliot, on July 23rd, 2017%

I know this is a weird pairing, a Moscow Mule and pickled beets, but that’s how my mind works when I’m tasked to get inspired from Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya Von Bremzen for this round of Cook the Books. There’s RED pepper infused vodka and RED wine pickled beets ahead… . . . → Read More: A Moscow Mule and Pickled Beets

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Watermelon Fruit Salad with Mango, Blackberries and Basil

By Eliot, on July 3rd, 2017%

Here’s a salad perfect for the Fourth. It’s my contribution to this month’s Food ‘n Flix round featuring Dirty Dancing. . . . → Read More: Watermelon Fruit Salad with Mango, Blackberries and Basil

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Review of My Kitchen Year with Painless Pasta

By Eliot, on June 30th, 2017%

I know this book has been out for a while, but I sat down last weekend and read it cover to cover. It’s another Reichl classic. . . . → Read More: Review of My Kitchen Year with Painless Pasta

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Volver Mojito

By Eliot, on June 10th, 2017%

Here is this month’s Food ‘n Flix post for Volver. You will want “to return” to this cocktail again and again. . . . → Read More: Volver Mojito

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Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Arugula and Chèvre

By Eliot, on May 29th, 2017%

Today’s recipe is featured in Life from Scratch by Sasha Martin, the Cook the Books current selection. . . . → Read More: Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Arugula and Chèvre

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