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A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC

By Eliot, on August 31st, 2026%

I’m back on the TLC Book Tour and with such a great book— A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal.

I received a free review copy of this book from the author for this stopover. I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.

A Thousand Painted Hours is . . . → Read More: A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC

Come Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay

By Eliot, on August 4th, 2026%

I would totally recommend this book if you like salads. That was my favorite section. I also made one of the stir-fry recipes from this cookbook. . . . → Read More: Come Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay

Kitchens of the Great Midwest for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on July 29th, 2026%

I’m sharing a few different recipes to celebrate Kitchens of the Great Midwest: Jalapeno Jelly, Red Pepper-Jalapeno Balsamic Jelly, Spicy Margaritas, and a Peanut-Butter and Jelly Bar. . . . → Read More: Kitchens of the Great Midwest for Cook the Books

I Sleep in My Kitchen

By Eliot, on June 9th, 2026%

Daud’s book is full of great recipes, traditional ones and new creations! I made quite a few of her dishes! So good!!!!! . . . → Read More: I Sleep in My Kitchen

Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

By Eliot, on March 12th, 2026%

Lots of ragus, pasta dishes and pasta salads to choose from. I mad his Sausage & Tomatoes with orecchiette. I also whipped up one of the salad dressings in the book. . . . → Read More: Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

Gatsby’s Speakeasy: a little adult board book

By Eliot, on March 4th, 2026%

I’m taking a break today from the “best of“ lists to highlight a cute little book.

I got Gatsby’s Speakeasy for a gift at Christmas and I laughed out loud because it reminded me of a children’s board book. It’s been on display on my kitchen shelf since then. It’s a cute little book . . . → Read More: Gatsby’s Speakeasy: a little adult board book

A Spinach Dip to celebrate Boustany by Sami Tamimi

By Eliot, on March 1st, 2026%

I’m still reviewing books that made “best of“ cookbook lists in 2025. Today I’m reviewing Boustany: A celebration of vegetables from my Palestine by Sami Tamimi.

About the book:

A homage to Palestinian food and culture, Boustany, is the first solo cookbook from Sami, a champion of Palestinian food and culture.

Boustany translates . . . → Read More: A Spinach Dip to celebrate Boustany by Sami Tamimi

Rosemary-Parmesan Sourdough Crackers

By Eliot, on January 26th, 2026%

I make these crackers quite often and have been since 2018. I first highlighted them on a charcuterie board but I never really wrote down the recipe.

The Hubs has been maintaining and nurturing a sourdough for about eight months. He’s dedicated and has mastered a lot of recipes. I decided to revisit these . . . → Read More: Rosemary-Parmesan Sourdough Crackers

Two for one cookies

By Eliot, on December 22nd, 2025%

Actually, there are three cookie recipes here today: a basic butter cookie, an almond spice cookie, and a lemon cookie. . . . → Read More: Two for one cookies

Pine Nut Tassies

By Eliot, on December 15th, 2025%

Another recipe from a 2003 Gourmet magazine. Instead of an appetizer, I decided to make something sweet—Pine Nut Tassies. . . . → Read More: Pine Nut Tassies

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