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Thanksgiving Appetizers (or the Relish Tray)

By Eliot, on November 8th, 2025%

For the next three posts, I’m highlighting some “relish tray” appetizers from MSL November 2021. . . . → Read More: Thanksgiving Appetizers (or the Relish Tray)

The Holidays (vintage style)

By Eliot, on November 1st, 2025%

My new goal is to do another holiday theme for November and December. It’s been a while…. . . . → Read More: The Holidays (vintage style)

Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis, a review

By Eliot, on January 6th, 2024%

I decided to keep going with my reviews of new(ish) cookbooks. Obviously, I’m still rolling through those published in 2023. I’m not sure the featured book today made any “best of” lists, but it should have. I laughed out loud from page one.

I love nostalgia and I love retro and I love a good . . . → Read More: Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis, a review

100 Morning Treats by Sarah Kieffer, a review

By Eliot, on December 30th, 2023%

This may be it, dear reader…this might be the very last “best of” cookbook review. Obviously, 2024 is drawing nigh. It’s been a cool ride.

About the book:

Named a Best Cookbook of the Year by NPR, Epicurious, Library Journal, and a Best Cookbook of Spring 2023 by Bon Appetit, Forbes, and more.

From Sarah . . . → Read More: 100 Morning Treats by Sarah Kieffer, a review

Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

By Eliot, on November 27th, 2023%

While I wasn’t that impressed with Mall Cop, I was totally impressed with this apple pie. The family loved this pie, too. and I think it will become a Thanksgiving tradition. . . . → Read More: Sour Cream Apple Pie w/Walnut Streusel for M&M’s film, Mall Cop

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!

Cutting Board Conditioner

By Eliot, on December 24th, 2021%

Here’s a great homemade gift. I’m also recapping Christmases past…. . . . → Read More: Cutting Board Conditioner

Sourdough Coffee Cake

By Eliot, on June 16th, 2020%

For this installment of Cookbook of the Week I delved into the family archives. What I found was a great sourdough recipe that is delicious for breakfast. . . . → Read More: Sourdough Coffee Cake

Grandma’s Orange Slice Cake

By Eliot, on December 25th, 2017%

Here’s a recipe that I remember fondly from my youth, a 6-week process that Grandma would start after Halloween. . . . → Read More: Grandma’s Orange Slice Cake

National Ice Tea Day

By Eliot, on June 10th, 2016%

I am recycling, re-purposing, and reusing today. This post was originally done as a guest post for Food Stories way back in 2012. Here it is again in all its glory to celebrate National Ice Tea Day. . . . → Read More: National Ice Tea Day

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