What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

Five Spice Apple Pie

By Eliot, on November 24th, 2014%

As a continuation from my fabulous birthday trip, we stopped on our way home at Louisburg Orchard and Cider Mill. We had previously purchased some Arkansas Black apples at the City Market in KC, but we wanted more. We found cheap Jonathan apples at the orchard’s shop.

What do you do when you buy a . . . → Read More: Five Spice Apple Pie

Happy Birthday to Me Trip!

By Eliot, on November 15th, 2014%

I love traveling with The Hubs, even when it’s just a quick weekend getaway.

Case in point….this past weekend we incorporated a one night work trip with a one night fun trip. Voila! A birthday trip extraordinaire!

We love Kansas City and it is only about three and a half hours away. It had been . . . → Read More: Happy Birthday to Me Trip!

Catch a C.L.U.E.: A new club for cooks (#BLOGGERCLUE)

By Eliot, on November 12th, 2014%

Welcome to a new foodie blogger club and please keep reading for a fantastic lemony and cheesey and creamy risotto…perfect for a Thanksgiving side. . . . → Read More: Catch a C.L.U.E.: A new club for cooks (#BLOGGERCLUE)

Pizza Challenge: Traditional vs. Gourmet

By Eliot, on October 26th, 2014%

The Hubs and I had a pizza challenge while watching this month’s Food ‘n Flix selection: The Terminal. I know you can’t wait to see who won. . . . → Read More: Pizza Challenge: Traditional vs. Gourmet

Coming Soon: #10DaysofTailgate

By Eliot, on September 16th, 2014%

Please forgive Saturday’s post of my pity party of funkness. You’ll be happy to know that I am over my mood and part of that reason is a fun event coming soon to Eliot’s Eats and a host of other talented bloggers.

It is time to move on to an exciting party which will begin . . . → Read More: Coming Soon: #10DaysofTailgate

What do Linnaeus and Monet have in common with Tulsa?

By Eliot, on August 26th, 2014%

Well, to start with a fabulous public garden and a spectacular art exhibit. . . . → Read More: What do Linnaeus and Monet have in common with Tulsa?

Honeycrisp Apple Harvest

By Eliot, on August 15th, 2014%

We have three apple trees in our yard:

One Arkansas Black Apple (an heirloom variety that The Hubs gave me as a birthday present last November), a Braeburn (I think—I lost the tag and can’t remember), and a Honeycrisp.

This was the tree a few weeks before harvesting.

The Arkansas Black is too . . . → Read More: Honeycrisp Apple Harvest

Canning Round-Up

By Eliot, on August 10th, 2014%

Here’s a round-up of what’s been canned and preserved at EE plus you cannot live without this book…. . . . → Read More: Canning Round-Up

Garden Update

By Eliot, on August 7th, 2014%

The garden has been fabulous this year due to the rain and record low temperatures. The Hubs and I have often mused about finding a place to live in our dotage where temperatures are mild, nothing higher than 85 and nothing lower than 60. Think we may have found that place here. 🙂 (But, it . . . → Read More: Garden Update

Grilled Eggplant-Tomato Pitas

By Eliot, on August 3rd, 2014%

Well, we are definitely back from the lake (and have been for some time).

I am still enjoying my time off at home (which is coming to an end soon), but I did have to start working and tweaking and modding the master schedule so students can get the classes the need/want. This is a . . . → Read More: Grilled Eggplant-Tomato Pitas

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