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Anthony Bourdain, always and forever

By Eliot, on July 20th, 2022%

A Cook’s Tour is the current selection for Cook the Books. It was a melancholy read for me but I finally decided to make Banh Mi sandwiches and a Moroccan potato salad. I miss him. Anthony, RIP. . . . → Read More: Anthony Bourdain, always and forever

Cook90: The 30-Day Plan for Faster, Healthier, Happier Meals and a recipe

By Eliot, on July 15th, 2022%

Here’s an unsolicited, unsponsored book review today…just because. I’m in love with COOK90: The 30-Day Plan by David Tamarkin. I’m also highlighting a recipe, Cheesy Chicken Casserole, with just a few adaptations. . . . → Read More: Cook90: The 30-Day Plan for Faster, Healthier, Happier Meals and a recipe

Elote (Street Corn) and Encanto

By Eliot, on July 10th, 2022%

The July Movies & Munchies feature film is Encanto. There’s a lot of good Columbian food in the film along with a couple glimpses of elote! . . . → Read More: Elote (Street Corn) and Encanto

Maple-Oatmeal Bread for The Vanishing Type

By Eliot, on June 30th, 2022%

Here’s the latest TLC Book Tour stop for The Vanishing Type by Ellery Adams.

You can see all my TLC reviews here.

About the book:

Publisher: Kensington Cozies (April 26, 2022)

Hardcover: 304 pages

Entertainment Weekly hails the Secret, Book, and Scone Society series by New York Times bestselling author Ellery Adams as “a love . . . → Read More: Maple-Oatmeal Bread for The Vanishing Type

Uncorked and a virtual BBQ Feast

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2022%

I’m excited today because I’m hosting for the first time for Movies & Munchies (the sequel to Food ‘n Flix). We’re Facebook based now so check us out.

I chose Uncorked (a Netflix original movie) for the June edition. You can read the announcement post here.

The 2020 film follows Elijah, a young . . . → Read More: Uncorked and a virtual BBQ Feast

Niçoise Style Chopped Salad

By Eliot, on June 17th, 2022%

The farm bag delivery is the highlight of my Tuesdays. Most of the recipes that they feature are great. This one is pretty darn tasty (even though all the ingredients were not included in the bag). In hindsight, I should have thrown in the sliced mushrooms that came that week. (Please note the original recipe . . . → Read More: Niçoise Style Chopped Salad

Limoncello Sparkler

By Eliot, on June 13th, 2022%

Today’s cocktail is brought to you by It Takes a Villa by Kilby Blades, the latest TLC Book Tour read. It’s a steamy little book set in Italy with a strong American protagonist and a hunky Italian. 🙂 . . . → Read More: Limoncello Sparkler

Syrniki for Breakfast

By Eliot, on May 29th, 2022%

I’m cutting it close with both Cook the Books and Movies & Munchies posts for May. And, today’s post has something to do with both groups. You see, CTB’s last book was Red Sparrow. Most all of the members didn’t focus on any of the Russian food as the Ukrainian invasion has just occurred. Now . . . → Read More: Syrniki for Breakfast

Taste: My Life Through Food

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2022%

Taste is an excellent book with excellent recipes, especially Spaghetti with Lentils. . . . → Read More: Taste: My Life Through Food

“In My Kitchen” May 2022

By Eliot, on May 1st, 2022%

Welcome May!

Spring weather has been with us for some time in Oklahoma. Our last freeze was in mid April. I hope as this posts that I have the tomatoes and peppers in the garden, the bananas back in their bed, and all of the potted plants back on the patio. (Hopefully there might be . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” May 2022

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