What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

Hot Springs and Lake Ouachita Trip

By Eliot, on May 1st, 2015%

We travel to Hot Springs at least once a year, but we have found a new favorite haunt at Lake Ouachita State Park. . . . → Read More: Hot Springs and Lake Ouachita Trip

Garden Update

By Eliot, on April 23rd, 2015%

I hope I am not jinxing our future harvests by sharing an emerging future bounty of apples, apricots, cherries, strawberries, tomatoes, and grapes…. . . . → Read More: Garden Update

Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb for Cook the Books

By Eliot, on April 20th, 2015%

This recipe marks my first foray into cooking lamb. Join me as I highlight this round for Cook the Books, The Feast Nearby by Robin Mather. . . . → Read More: Marinated Grilled Leg of Lamb for Cook the Books

Curried Quinoa, Wild Rice, and Veggie Salad

By Eliot, on April 16th, 2015%

This salad was inspired from my lunch at the CIA run pop-up bakery in San Antonio last month. It combines quinoa, wild rice, peas, carrots, and radish. . . . → Read More: Curried Quinoa, Wild Rice, and Veggie Salad

Spring Breakin’ (2015)

By Eliot, on March 24th, 2015%

Follow me to San Antonio on a much needed Spring Break trip. Of course there was lots of food and fun involved. . . . → Read More: Spring Breakin’ (2015)

Coffee & Cream for Dessert

By Eliot, on February 21st, 2015%

You must try this spectacular dessert: White Chocolate Panna Cotta topped with Cappuccino Gelato. This dessert was inspired by Juniper in Tulsa. . . . → Read More: Coffee & Cream for Dessert

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

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