What we’re growing, eating, and doing.

Frito Pies

By Eliot, on February 9th, 2012%

Didn’t everyone live off of these during basketball season in high school? Weren’t they the obligatory food staple of every concession stand? Apparently not. . . . → Read More: Frito Pies

Some more dinin’ and stayin’ and playin’ in KC

By Eliot, on February 7th, 2012%

Our latest fast and fun trip with a few restaurant recommendations and a fabulous place to stay! . . . → Read More: Some more dinin’ and stayin’ and playin’ in KC

My Go-To “Clean Out” Stew

By Eliot, on February 5th, 2012%

In hindsight, that doesn’t look like a very good recipe title. . . . → Read More: My Go-To “Clean Out” Stew

Peach-Amaretto Sauce

By Eliot, on February 3rd, 2012%

Just trying to use up all that freezer jam. This is a great sauce for desserts. . . . → Read More: Peach-Amaretto Sauce

Has the internet taken the fun out of cooking?

By Eliot, on February 1st, 2012%

How is that for a provocative title, fellow food bloggers? Please give me a minute to explain my question. (And there is a recipe for a great cake here!) . . . → Read More: Has the internet taken the fun out of cooking?

BLT Stir Fry with Oriental Noodles

By Eliot, on January 30th, 2012%

Cleaning out the pantry and freezer and using kale from the garden. . . . → Read More: BLT Stir Fry with Oriental Noodles

A visit to an urban winery

By Eliot, on January 28th, 2012%

A great place and a great kick-off to our wine adventure. . . . → Read More: A visit to an urban winery

Risotto with Caramalized Onions and Rosemary

By Eliot, on January 25th, 2012%

OK—last year January and February led us through the soup challenge. For 2012, it is clean out the pantry. . . . → Read More: Risotto with Caramalized Onions and Rosemary

A Simple Plowman’s Lunch: Beer, Onion and Cheese Bread

By Eliot, on January 23rd, 2012%

This the latest post for Cook the Books Club, my ramblings on “Outlaw Cook,” and a recipe for “Plowman’s Lunch” Quick Bread. . . . → Read More: A Simple Plowman’s Lunch: Beer, Onion and Cheese Bread

Whole Grain “Peanut Butter and Jelly” Waffles

By Eliot, on January 22nd, 2012%

I needed something healthy to eat at least once this week! . . . → Read More: Whole Grain “Peanut Butter and Jelly” Waffles

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