Garden « Eliot's Eats

Zucchini Bread

By Eliot, on August 2nd, 2013%

Is it just me, or does “zucchini” always look misspelled?

I’m just sayin’.

I started growing Astia Zucchini last summer after hearing about it on NPR. Renee’s Garden was being featured and this was a new seed variety for the company. I ordered it primarily because it was good for containers. The Hubs has some . . . → Read More: Zucchini Bread

Frittata of Zucchini

By Eliot, on July 29th, 2013%

We read MFK Fisher’s How to Cook a Wolf for this round of Cook the Books. Keep reading for an easy way to use up the surplus of zucchini I hope you are getting from your garden. . . . → Read More: Frittata of Zucchini

The Garden Tour

By Eliot, on July 27th, 2013%

Mom’s border garden of begonias and BEETS.

Over July 4th, we traveled to Iowa to see Mom, Sis and the boys (two nephews and a brother-in-law). I have previously featured a few of their garden specimens for Abigail’s Virtual Flowers so if you are an avid reader, you may see some repeats.

. . . → Read More: The Garden Tour

Garden at the Lake

By Eliot, on July 23rd, 2013%

A show stopping garden at Grand Lake and a spot to get sustenance before or after your visit. . . . → Read More: Garden at the Lake

Baby Lady Bugs

By Eliot, on June 19th, 2013%

Just some garden ramblings today. . . . → Read More: Baby Lady Bugs

Summer Orzo Salad

By Eliot, on June 8th, 2013%

I have a couple of great aunts that are my idols. Both are in their mid and upper 80s. Both still live on their own and you truly need to get on their social calendars months in advance if you want to go to lunch with them. Between bridge, church projects, volunteering, etc., they are . . . → Read More: Summer Orzo Salad

Moroccan Carrot-Chickpea Salad with Mint and Chives

By Eliot, on June 2nd, 2013%

We still have a plethora of carrots—I am talking three full plastic shopping bags full. I have made two carrot cakes, two batches of muffins, hummus and carrot wraps, and numerous carrot salads. But, I am always on the hunt for a better carrot recipe. . . . → Read More: Moroccan Carrot-Chickpea Salad with Mint and Chives

Baking with Jam Round Up

By Eliot, on May 24th, 2013%

It’s time to clean out the preserve pantry before I start stocking it up again. Here are some super simple recipes for jam cakes, jam bars, jam cookies, jam muffins, and a jam ice cream. (And for an added bonus: preserve recipes for the upcoming season! . . . → Read More: Baking with Jam Round Up

Pickled Carrots

By Eliot, on May 14th, 2013%

It seems like I can only grow carrots in bulk and in weird shapes. . . . → Read More: Pickled Carrots

Cinco de Mayo Margaritas

By Eliot, on May 4th, 2013%

If you have been a long time reader of EE, you may remember that The Hubs and I have a freud feud around May 5 of every year. (Seriously, I was not trying to be funny. I actually typed “Freud” first. Wow. I have to pause for a minute to read a LOT into that . . . → Read More: Cinco de Mayo Margaritas

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