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Aleppo-White Zinfandel Jelly

By Eliot, on December 16th, 2019%

We’re halfway through the Jelly of the Month Club holiday bonanza. Check out today’s spicy (and boozy) offering: Aleppo-White Zinfandel Jelly. . . . → Read More: Aleppo-White Zinfandel Jelly

Cardamom-Orange Sparkling Riesling Jelly

By Eliot, on December 14th, 2019%

This installment, Cardamom-Orange Sparkling Riesling Jelly, is another wine/booze inspired jelly. Cardamom is one of those spices I associated with the holidays. Add this to your list of holiday-gifts-from-your-kitchen-list. . . . → Read More: Cardamom-Orange Sparkling Riesling Jelly

Zombie Marmalade

By Eliot, on December 7th, 2019%

For my second installment of December’s “Jelly of the Month Club,” here’s a colorful and festive marmalade PLUS a quick and easy cocktail recipe. Cheers! . . . → Read More: Zombie Marmalade

“In My Kitchen” November 2019

By Eliot, on November 4th, 2019%

More cookbooks…..and a new-to-us (old) kitchen. Welcome to what’s “In My Kitchen” this month. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” November 2019

“In My Kitchen” September 2019

By Eliot, on September 6th, 2019%

I’ve been slacking. I’ve been making meals and not photographing them I’ve been creating recipes but not writing them down. There’s been few posts but I feel like I’m kind of in a slump. For instance, this post originally published without me even realizing it (albeit for only about 45 minutes) with only four sentences.

. . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” September 2019

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Announcement Post for Food ‘n Flix

By Eliot, on September 1st, 2019%

The Food ‘n Flix feature film for September is O Brother, Where Art Though?. I’m hosting. 🙂 Watch this classic Coen brothers film, enjoy the music, and whip up something inspired. . . . → Read More: O Brother, Where Art Thou? Announcement Post for Food ‘n Flix

“In My Kitchen” August 2019

By Eliot, on August 3rd, 2019%

Good gravy! Where is the summer going?

So, here’s what was new in my July kitchen!

I made some mulled blackberry vinegar and after letting it set on the cabinet for four weeks, I finished processing it. I strained it and was left with a delicious smelling pulp, full of blackberries macerated in warming spices. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” August 2019

Earl Grey Gin and Tonic with Blackberries and a TLC Book Tour

By Eliot, on July 19th, 2019%

Here’s another TLC Book Tour. For this stop, I read The Great Unexpected by Dan Mooney. I received a copy for an honest review. Let’s get to it!

About the book:

A curmudgeon and his eccentric new roommate join together to plan an epic escape in this charming, poignant tale.

Joel lives in . . . → Read More: Earl Grey Gin and Tonic with Blackberries and a TLC Book Tour

A Very Berry Good Time

By Eliot, on June 30th, 2019%

Summers are always hectic and it’s been a while since we went berry picking. Strawberries were numero uno on my list this summer but, alas, strawberry season came and went without us picking any (but the few meager ones from our own bed).

I was determined to not miss the rest of the berry seasons.

. . . → Read More: A Very Berry Good Time

June 2019 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on June 2nd, 2019%

Summer is here! So are some new books, a beautiful bowl, a big bag ‘o onions, and a useless kitchen gadget. 🙁 . . . → Read More: June 2019 “In My Kitchen”

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