Eliot's Eats

Ginger Butter Tea Cookies

By Eliot, on December 17th, 2013

A very elegant and simple cookie, this is the perfect choice to accompany that cup of fragrant tea. Spiced with ginger and orange zest, this is the perfect Christmas cookie. . . . → Read More: Ginger Butter Tea Cookies

The “Party Book” and a vintage dip recipe (circa 1960)

By Eliot, on December 15th, 2013

During the holidays, I often wax poetic and get nostalgic about my childhood. This is going to be one of those posts. (Please bear with me.)

My mom and aunt were both home economics teachers. (Today they would be called FACS teachers for Family and Consumer Sciences.) They would often discuss the latest food trends, . . . → Read More: The “Party Book” and a vintage dip recipe (circa 1960)

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

Maldivian Body Scrub

By Eliot, on December 3rd, 2013

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