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Cranberry Ginger Whole Wheat Quick Bread

By Eliot, on December 31st, 2012%

I had grandiose ideas.

Yes, I had done the The Twelve Days of Christmas for 2010 and I had done fourteen Christmas gift posts last year.

This year promised to bring posts on “Gifts from the Kitchen 2012.” I had even written many drafts, some as far back as January 2012. I had lots of . . . → Read More: Cranberry Ginger Whole Wheat Quick Bread

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A gift for the birds

By Eliot, on December 24th, 2012%

Hopefully the family won’t think this gift is “for the birds!” . . . → Read More: A gift for the birds

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I’m dreaming of a white chili.

By Eliot, on December 17th, 2012%

I’m dreaming of a white chili…..Just like the ones I used to know.

Every once in a while, our local paper will publish cherished recipes from long ago closed restaurants. St. Michael’s Alley white chili must have been a much loved favorite because it is featured quite often. I made this same recipe about five . . . → Read More: I’m dreaming of a white chili.

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Pepper Jelly Jewel Thumbprint Cookies

By Eliot, on December 13th, 2012%

Finally, another Gift from the actual Kitchen!

And finally, another use for pepper jelly. I can only make so much cream cheese dip.

I saw this cookie at the BHG site. For the original recipe, click here. I decided I had to make it.

These cookies are similar to a short bread cookie with the . . . → Read More: Pepper Jelly Jewel Thumbprint Cookies

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The Gifts from the Kitchen Kick-Off: Cheese Ball Kits

By Eliot, on December 3rd, 2012%

The first year that I was invited to spend Christmas with The Hubs’ family (my future in-laws), I was thrilled. We had been dating a long time and I had only met the parents once.

It was to be a momentous occasion to be sure.

His family always celebrated on Christmas Eve with an appetizer/sandwich/snack . . . → Read More: The Gifts from the Kitchen Kick-Off: Cheese Ball Kits

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Chocolate Chip Cookies and “Heartburn”

By Eliot, on December 1st, 2012%

 

What kind of post title is this? I hope it is a somewhat humorous one although I cannot hold a candle to the dark, sarcastic, snarky humor in Heartburn by the late Nora Ephron. I loved it!

Heartburn by Ephron is the current selection for Cook the Books, a club of food bloggers and . . . → Read More: Chocolate Chip Cookies and “Heartburn”

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Baking Brioche with Julie & Julia for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on November 28th, 2012%

Food ‘n Flix? What? You don’t know what this is? You’ve never heard of it?

If you don’t know about this cool little monthly foodie film club, you must check it out as soon as you are able. Every month a foodie film is picked, culinary inspiration is gleaned from it, and talented bloggers . . . → Read More: Baking Brioche with Julie & Julia for Food ‘n Flix

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Cranberry-Orange Relish with Jalapeño

By Eliot, on November 21st, 2012%

It’s been a while since I have cooked a full-blown, traditional, old-fashioned Thanksgiving meal. I’m excited and am cookin’ away today! . . . → Read More: Cranberry-Orange Relish with Jalapeño

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Morroccan Tagine with Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini

By Eliot, on November 19th, 2012%

A warming recipe for a winter’s day AND November’s Secret Recipe Club post. . . . → Read More: Morroccan Tagine with Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini

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Soba Noodles with Beet Greens

By Eliot, on November 17th, 2012%

I am a messy baker, a messy cook, a messy housekeeper and my desk is always a disaster. Needless to say, I am a messy gardener too.

I tend not to plant in rows and I over plant. If anything comes up, it has a right to life. I hate to thin.

But, things are . . . → Read More: Soba Noodles with Beet Greens

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