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Our Family Wassail

By Eliot, on December 9th, 2013%

We make this hot beverage from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. It is a true family favorite. . . . → Read More: Our Family Wassail

Gingerbread Granola

By Eliot, on December 5th, 2013%

Holiday spices in a granola that’s good enough to gift. . . . → Read More: Gingerbread Granola

Ah, wouldn’t a trip to a tropical paradise be great right about now? Can’t carve out enough time to go during this holiday season? Make this spice scrub instead….. . . . → Read More: Maldivian Body Scrub

Caveman Fudge

By Eliot, on December 1st, 2013%

Yes, you read the title correctly. Have I peaked your interest? Want to know what the heck is Caveman Fudge. Keep reading… . . . → Read More: Caveman Fudge

Pressed Chicken with Squash and Tomatoes

By Eliot, on November 28th, 2013%

I am taking a time-out from my Christmas gift posts for this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature: “Who is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?” I was inspired by Moulineau, the French chef, and his pressed duck. Not having a duck press (what a contraption that was) or a duck for that matter, I ended up with pressed chicken. . . . → Read More: Pressed Chicken with Squash and Tomatoes

The Gift of Jam and Cake

By Eliot, on November 21st, 2013%

What would be the better gift? Cake or jam or both? . . . → Read More: The Gift of Jam and Cake

Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix (and some Spicy Margaritas)

By Eliot, on November 17th, 2013%

I almost forgot it was a SRC posting today! Doh! I need a drink! Here is a great Homemade Sour Mix that would make a great gift this holiday season. . . . → Read More: Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix (and some Spicy Margaritas)

Jalapeno Relish

By Eliot, on November 9th, 2013%

I am posting this late but as of the end of October, I was still picking peppers out of the garden. You never know what you are going to get with Oklahoma weather. It might be mild until Thanksgiving our you might be snowed in for the holidays.

Some were giants!

. . . → Read More: Jalapeno Relish

Garlic Confit

By Eliot, on November 6th, 2013%

During the end of June this summer, I harvested wagon loads of garlic.

The first wagon full.

Then I got smart and started trimming the stalks at the garlic bed.

The second load.

I ended up with two full baskets of garlic.

Basket one.

Basket . . . → Read More: Garlic Confit

Butter (DIY)

By Eliot, on November 3rd, 2013%

In my recent Día de Muertos post, I mentioned making my own butter for the Pan de Muerto recipe from Barbara Kingsolver’s Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.

I wanted to post the procedure here.

But first….a “remember when.”

In the early 80s my mom had her heart set on a KitchenAid stand mixer. Mom had many careers . . . → Read More: Butter (DIY)

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