Eliot's Eats

Carrot Cake Holiday Cookie

By Eliot, on December 13th, 2013

Another heirloom recipe from the 50s. Cookies for Santa, perhaps? . . . → Read More: Carrot Cake Holiday Cookie

“Cooky” Mix

By Eliot, on December 11th, 2013

A recipe for a “Cooky” master mix from a vintage (circa 1955) pamphlet along with a Lemon Drop cooky recipe. (I love being kitschy at Christmas!) . . . → Read More: “Cooky” Mix

Our Family Wassail

By Eliot, on December 9th, 2013

We make this hot beverage from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. It is a true family favorite. . . . → Read More: Our Family Wassail

Gifts for Foodies

By Eliot, on December 7th, 2013

I doubt that any of us have problems buying gifts for our foodie friends. If you are like I me, you just buy them what you are dying to receive. Foodies are easy.

But, if you are having some problems getting inspired, here are some ideas that I hope will help.

Uncommon Goods has some . . . → Read More: Gifts for Foodies

Gingerbread Granola

By Eliot, on December 5th, 2013

Holiday spices in a granola that’s good enough to gift. . . . → Read More: Gingerbread Granola

Ah, wouldn’t a trip to a tropical paradise be great right about now? Can’t carve out enough time to go during this holiday season? Make this spice scrub instead….. . . . → Read More: Maldivian Body Scrub

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

Stick a fork in it…

By Eliot, on November 24th, 2013

Make garden markers out of used wine corks and cheap forks. . . . → Read More: Stick a fork in it…

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