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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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More Christmas Gifts

By Eliot, on December 9th, 2012%

OK.

Forgive me.

I have not been in the kitchen all week.

I am hoping that my name wasn’t up on the board to bring holiday treats tomorrow.

It ain’t happenin’.

I have just not felt like cooking much lately. Work has been über stressful.

Enough said.

I am waiting for Christmas break and I . . . → Read More: More Christmas Gifts

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Advent Calendar: Making paper bells

By Eliot, on December 5th, 2012%

This isn’t a Gift from the Kitchen, but we did make it in the kitchen. That counts, right?

When the in-laws were here for Thanksgiving, my mother-in-law and I got so bored with the 24/7 football that was blaring in the living room, we found a project. She was wanting to make paper ornaments for . . . → Read More: Advent Calendar: Making paper bells

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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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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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Some more local festivities….

By Eliot, on November 25th, 2012%

First Draft and Eat Streets . . . → Read More: Some more local festivities….

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The new green house.

By Eliot, on November 23rd, 2012%

Hopefully more veggies this winter. . . . → Read More: The new green house.

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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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