Eliot's Eats

Freezing Blackberries

By Eliot, on July 13th, 2013

I said that the last post was my last blackberry jam post. It was not my last blackberry post.

I still had a few more quarts to go. I was tired of making jam so I decided to freeze the rest for pies and cobblers and making them much later. . . . → Read More: Freezing Blackberries

Blackberry-Lime Jam

By Eliot, on July 11th, 2013

I gave some blackberry jam to a friend and colleague for her birthday last year. She told me her husband paid this jam his best complement.

“This is some damn fine jam.”

I blushed.

This was the last of our 16 quarts of berries (and a lime thrown in for a prop.)

. . . → Read More: Blackberry-Lime Jam

Blackberry-Port Jam

By Eliot, on July 9th, 2013

Local blackberries are ready for the picking. . . . → Read More: Blackberry-Port Jam

Blackberry-Cucumber Water

By Eliot, on July 7th, 2013

I am addicted to flavored water this summer.

Last summer got me hooked when Sassy Water was making the Pinterest rounds.

Now I am experimenting with whatever fresh stuff I have in the kitchen.

Most recently (with 2 1/2 flats of blackberries to use), I dreamed this up.

I am really fickle, but this is . . . → Read More: Blackberry-Cucumber Water

Creamsicle Strawberry Pops

By Eliot, on July 5th, 2013

First of all, I hope that everyone had a joyous holiday and everyone still has all their fingers and toes. In other words, I hope your holiday was safe and without any fire work mishaps. 🙂

I missed strawberry season this year.

It came and went.

I know there is nothing local about this, . . . → Read More: Creamsicle Strawberry Pops

Dilly Potato Salad

By Eliot, on July 3rd, 2013

Need another side for the Fourth? Here ya’ go. . . . → Read More: Dilly Potato Salad

Oregano-Tomato Butter

By Eliot, on July 1st, 2013

Getting ready for the Fourth? Top your grilled corn on the cob with this great butter (or put it on burgers, steaks, BLTs…) . . . → Read More: Oregano-Tomato Butter

Yogurt-Brown Sugar Panna Cotta with Balsamic Fruit

By Eliot, on June 29th, 2013

A review of a truly “local” restaurant and a dish inspired by that meal. Keep reading for two (almost three) recipes: yogurt-brown sugar panna cotta, “100-year-old” Balsamic, and putting it all together. . . . → Read More: Yogurt-Brown Sugar Panna Cotta with Balsamic Fruit

Dreaming of sushi (or not so much)

By Eliot, on June 27th, 2013

This month’s Food ‘n Flix film has me rethinking a foodie phobia. . . . → Read More: Dreaming of sushi (or not so much)

Avocado Fudgesicles

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2013

And now for something completely different (and unexpected) . . . → Read More: Avocado Fudgesicles