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Food ‘n Flix Announcement for September: Frida

By Eliot, on September 1st, 2016%

I am happy to announce the September Food ‘n Flix feature film: Frida.

You may (or may not) know that September not only marks Mexican Independence Day (Spetember 16), but it also marks a collaborative event with Cook the Books. Last month, I announced that I was hosting the August/September round for . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix Announcement for September: Frida

Vampire Blood Cocktail

By Eliot, on August 29th, 2016%

Why am I posting a Halloween-like cocktail at the end of August? Because I like to plan ahead….Also, it is time for Food ‘n Flix and the August feature is Hotel Transylvania 2 hosted by Kimberly at Coffee and Casseroles. . . . → Read More: Vampire Blood Cocktail

Party of One with a recipe on the side

By Eliot, on August 14th, 2016%

Party of One, by David Holmes is a hilarious book, full of 90s music and pop culture. See how it inspired today’s dessert dish, Spiced Molten Chocolate Cake. . . . → Read More: Party of One with a recipe on the side

Cook the Books Announcement: The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo

By Eliot, on August 1st, 2016%

I am happy to announce this Frida event! . . . → Read More: Cook the Books Announcement: The Secret Book of Frida Kahlo

Spinach Salad with Sweet Peas, Strawberries, and Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

By Eliot, on July 28th, 2016%

The Food ‘n Flix feature film for July was Popeye (hosted by The Lawyer Cookbook). Here’s an homage in salad form to Popeye, his child and his love interest. . . . → Read More: Spinach Salad with Sweet Peas, Strawberries, and Maple-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chicago Style Pizza in a Skillet

By Eliot, on July 20th, 2016%

Only I could read an Irish novel and come away with an inspiration to do Chicago-Style Pizza. Join me for this round of Cook the Books. . . . → Read More: Chicago Style Pizza in a Skillet

Insalata Russa for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on June 29th, 2016%

The Italian film, “I Am Love,” was the June feature for Food ‘n Flix. I had a hard time distinguishing what was being torched (no innuendo intended) in the film but I finally landed on making this Russian salad. . . . → Read More: Insalata Russa for Food ‘n Flix

Grilled Cheese with Bread and Butter Pickles

By Eliot, on May 31st, 2016%

It’s time for Cook the Books. Kathleen Flinn is the featured author and I enjoyed her memoir of food, recipes and love from her adventurous and sometimes eccentric family. I probably chose the strangest recipe to feature this month….Grilled Cheese and Bread & Butter Pickles . . . → Read More: Grilled Cheese with Bread and Butter Pickles

Wicked Fruit

By Eliot, on May 25th, 2016%

This Wicked Fruit is laden with whiskey and Amaretto as inspired by this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature “The Witches of Eastwick.” . . . → Read More: Wicked Fruit

Unprejudiced Palate Italian Soup

By Eliot, on March 28th, 2016%

Although spring has sprung, it is still a good time for soup, especially with our up and down temperatures. I created a warming soup for a cold spring day and to celebrate this round of Cook the Books. . . . → Read More: Unprejudiced Palate Italian Soup

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