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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

What Does a Foodie Girl Want for Her Birthday?

By Eliot, on November 15th, 2013%

Answer: An heirloom apple tree and a trip to a food truck festival. . . . → Read More: What Does a Foodie Girl Want for Her Birthday?

Felted Dryer Balls

By Eliot, on November 12th, 2013%

OK—no snickering at the title of this post. It could have been worse. I could have simply titled it “wooly balls.” 🙂

I tried to be proactive all year and keep on the look out for cool homemade gift ideas. During the months of November and December, I would like to share with you some . . . → Read More: Felted Dryer Balls

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)

Herbed Olives and “A Good Year”

By Eliot, on October 27th, 2013%

This month’s Food ‘n Flix feature is “A Good Year.” Please check out this recipe to make your own marinated olives. . . . → Read More: Herbed Olives and “A Good Year”

Quick Jalapeno Focaccia

By Eliot, on October 25th, 2013%

It is still peppers all the time here at EE. To make room for those delicious Bourbon Pickled Peppers, I was cleaning out the fridge of the previously pickled jalapenos and carrots and using them in chilis and soups to freeze away for weeknight dinners.

I had just gotten back from lunch with a dear . . . → Read More: Quick Jalapeno Focaccia

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