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Coq au Vin Blanc with Carrots

By Eliot, on February 17th, 2015%

A post-Valentine’s Day recipe using a “not for Valentine’s Day” gift. . . . → Read More: Coq au Vin Blanc with Carrots

Cocktail Meatballs with Spicy Blueberry Sauce for #TripleSBites

By Eliot, on February 2nd, 2015%

Today is the day to officially kick off February (the month of romance) and #TripleSBites. #TripleSBites is a group of food bloggers who will focus on the spiciness, sauciness, and sexiness of this special romantic month.

Romance here at the Eliot’s Eats is simple. It’s all about finger foods.

Yep, a romantic dinner in . . . → Read More: Cocktail Meatballs with Spicy Blueberry Sauce for #TripleSBites

Bundles of Insane Apple Goodness

By Eliot, on January 17th, 2015%

I have three points to make on today’s post.

When a favorite blogger quits blogging it is like an old friend moved away to a third world country. Sometimes, I do use a tube of prepared bread-like substance. I refuse to name a recipe “dumplins.”

To address my first point…

Who else misses Jen at . . . → Read More: Bundles of Insane Apple Goodness

Turquoise Trail and Abiquiu

By Eliot, on January 10th, 2015%

Today is actually the day that I wrap up our New Mexico trip saga.

The odyssey began with us taking the scenic route for a holiday vacation. We continued this theme and actually did a lot of driving from our home-base in Santa Fe.

St. Francis Cathedral Basilica, Santa Fe, NM

On . . . → Read More: Turquoise Trail and Abiquiu

Santa Fe Christmas

By Eliot, on January 3rd, 2015%

We hope everyone had a safe and festive New Year! I am still chronicling our recent New Mexico holiday.

We started our trek into New Mexico on some deserted snowy roads on the scenic route.

NM 104 between Tucumcari and Las Vegas.

We visited two brewpubs: Duel and Santa Fe Brewing.

. . . → Read More: Santa Fe Christmas

Green Chili Hummus

By Eliot, on January 1st, 2015%

After visiting New Mexico, I am so tempted to put green chilis in anything and everything.

Case in point—this hummus.

Green Chili Hummus adapted from Dorie Greenspan

1 can (15.5 oz.) chickpeas 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 c. tahini 2 T. fresh lemon juice (or to taste) 1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped . . . → Read More: Green Chili Hummus

Always take the scenic route….

By Eliot, on December 30th, 2014%

Did you catch all the clues I posted recently?

Did you wonder why I was decorating with farolitos and baking bischochitos?

I know you friends and how astute you are so I am sure some of you guessed.

Yes, we went to Santa Fe for Christmas again. It had been three years since we spent . . . → Read More: Always take the scenic route….

Biscochitos

By Eliot, on December 24th, 2014%

Merry Christmas to all….

As I wish you all holiday greetings, I am remembering Christmases past….

I know you get tired of hearing this, but we love New Mexico. We try to make it every other year at least. Our last real trip was during Christmas 2011 and it was the best vacation and holiday . . . → Read More: Biscochitos

Farolitos: DIY Decorating

By Eliot, on December 22nd, 2014%

So I am starting my own game of Christmas CLUE with you today.

Clue #1: Today I am posting very difficult instructions (facetiously typed) for farolitos or luminaries to decorate your driveway or front step.

Clue #2: On Christmas, I will post about the New Mexico state cookie.

Intrigued?

Have any guesses as to why . . . → Read More: Farolitos: DIY Decorating

12 Days of Cookie Contest Update

By Eliot, on December 17th, 2014%

I won! . . . → Read More: 12 Days of Cookie Contest Update

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