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December 2022 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on December 5th, 2022%

I plan throughout the year for December themed posts, subjects like the most original “12 Days of Christmas Treats,” jams , DIY and gift making (done a couple of times), some miscellaneous posts, and cookies. In the early years of the blog, things worked out well for my holiday posts (mostly).

Then, life just got . . . → Read More: December 2022 “In My Kitchen”

December Movies & Munchies Feature: Klaus

By Eliot, on December 1st, 2022%

Are you ready for the holiday film barrage? Start with Klaus to kick in the holiday spirit. . . . → Read More: December Movies & Munchies Feature: Klaus

Not Cooking with Fernet Branca

By Eliot, on November 30th, 2022%

Cooking with Fernet Branca is the October/November selection for Cook the Books. I struggled with the novel and coming up with an inspired-by recipe. I took the easy way out with a yogurt parfait. . . . → Read More: Not Cooking with Fernet Branca

A Matter of Happiness (and a classic bourbon cocktail)

By Eliot, on November 22nd, 2022%

A Matter of Happiness tells alternating tales of a 1920s trailblazer in Detroit with her modern day descendant in Kentucky bourbon country. It’s a story of determination for both. Of course, since it is set in Kentucky, there’s lots of bourbon. . . . → Read More: A Matter of Happiness (and a classic bourbon cocktail)

“Green Tea with a Kick” Hot Cocktail (for Turkey Hollow and Movies & Munchies)

By Eliot, on November 20th, 2022%

Take a family of city dwellers (minus one because the parents are divorcing), add an eccentric long-lost aunt, a tale of magical woods and you get a story of sasquatch proportions.

Movies & Munchies‘ November feature is Turkey Hollow, a Jim Henson romp through a mysterious hollow. It features the aforementioned dysfunctional family holiday as . . . → Read More: “Green Tea with a Kick” Hot Cocktail (for Turkey Hollow and Movies & Munchies)

Cookies for the Road (and for The Book of Maps)

By Eliot, on November 9th, 2022%

A road trip is the central plot of The Book of Maps so I included a great road trip staple, cookies. Read on for a book review and a recipe. . . . → Read More: Cookies for the Road (and for The Book of Maps)

November 2022 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on November 5th, 2022%

Welcome November! Not only is it my birthday month, but it’s the official start to the holiday season (IMHO).

Let’s start out with some beverages. I visited Iowa and family in mid October. I always bring back some local beers, mostly IPAs, but I also usually throw something in the cart that is a bit . . . → Read More: November 2022 “In My Kitchen”

It’s Great Pumpkin Bread, Charlie Brown!

By Eliot, on October 29th, 2022%

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown for Movies & Munches, October edition. . . . → Read More: It’s Great Pumpkin Bread, Charlie Brown!

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”

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