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Croque Monsieur and meals inspired by “It’s Complicated” for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on September 20th, 2012%

It has been a long time since I have laughed so hard.

There I was, iPad in hand, sitting alone in a darkened living room, LMFAO!

Seriously, I started to cry I was laughing so hard.

If you have seen It’s Complicated (the Food ‘n Flix September pick), I bet you know what scene I . . . → Read More: Croque Monsieur and meals inspired by “It’s Complicated” for Food ‘n Flix

Roasted Tomato, Garlic and Pepper Sauce for a Romantic Dinner (and an SRC reveal)

By Eliot, on September 17th, 2012%

September’s SRC Reveal: This is a great spaghetti sauce recipe packed with veggies. . . . → Read More: Roasted Tomato, Garlic and Pepper Sauce for a Romantic Dinner (and an SRC reveal)

Bruce Springsteen and “Man-Up Weekend”

By Eliot, on September 15th, 2012%

I survived Zombies, dinosaurs, and an over-crowded “L” to make it to Wrigley and the concert. . . . → Read More: Bruce Springsteen and “Man-Up Weekend”

Chicago, Dinos, and The Boss

By Eliot, on September 12th, 2012%

Just to update, this is the second installment over the great time I had last weekend. What was so great about the weekend, you might ask?

We found a crazy (in a good way) burger joint in downtown Des Moines (as we were just passing through) called Zombie Burger. (See my last post for more . . . → Read More: Chicago, Dinos, and The Boss

What a weekend! Zombies and The Boss

By Eliot, on September 10th, 2012%

In the beginning…..the story of our fast and furious weekend trip and zombies! . . . → Read More: What a weekend! Zombies and The Boss

David Kamp is my friend….

By Eliot, on September 2nd, 2012%

David Kamp sent me some autographed books for being the May Cook the Books winner. . . . → Read More: David Kamp is my friend….

Challah Hamburger Buns

By Eliot, on August 27th, 2012%

Another saved draft that I am finally posting. This is a truly unbelievable bread recipe for burger buns. . . . → Read More: Challah Hamburger Buns

One of my favorite blogs is Liv Life. Kim posts the best recipes. I adore her Pumpkin Granola recipe and I was also taken with her recipe for Strawberry Oatmeal Jam Bars. She posted this last April and I have been making these beauties all summer.

Blackberry Jam Bars

The only changes I . . . → Read More: Jam Bars

Watermelon-Mint Granita for August SRC

By Eliot, on August 20th, 2012%

Check out SRC reveals today. I used some of our garden produce for a Minted-Watermelon Granita from “A Spoonful of Thyme.” . . . → Read More: Watermelon-Mint Granita for August SRC

Grape stompin’ time….

By Eliot, on August 16th, 2012%

Actually, we did not stomp anything with our feet but we used a potato masher! Join us on our wine making odyssey. . . . → Read More: Grape stompin’ time….

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