Eliot's Eats

Girls’ Night Out and a Historic Concert

By Eliot, on March 11th, 2012

We witnessed greatness last night! . . . → Read More: Girls’ Night Out and a Historic Concert

Coffee Houses

By Eliot, on March 9th, 2012

I am a late lover of coffee. (Or a latte lover of coffee…get it?) . . . → Read More: Coffee Houses

Tropical Waffles

By Eliot, on March 7th, 2012

Here’s the scenario.

Sunday morning…waking up late…wanting a leisurely breakfast with coffee, tea and the newspaper.

THERE IS NOTHING IN THE FRIDGE.

But, that is not unusual these last few months. I have gone to the grocery store only a hand full of times since the Clean Out started.

Here’s the deal. There was no . . . → Read More: Tropical Waffles

Wine adventure #2

By Eliot, on March 5th, 2012

Understanding Altitude and it’s Profound Effect on the World of Fine Wine . . . → Read More: Wine adventure #2

“No Knead” Dough-Hooked Pizza Dough

By Eliot, on March 3rd, 2012

A new pizza crust recipe that requires an overnight (and then some) rise with some toppings from the fridge, pantry, and freezer Clean Out. . . . → Read More: “No Knead” Dough-Hooked Pizza Dough

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Kale

By Eliot, on March 1st, 2012

This chili is chock full of Super Foods: sweet potatoes, black beans, and even kale! . . . → Read More: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Chili with Kale

Our latest wine adventure

By Eliot, on February 28th, 2012

Wine Exploration: Tasting the Master’s Way . . . → Read More: Our latest wine adventure

Getting Seeds Started, Ready for Spring, and a Sibling Rivalry

By Eliot, on February 26th, 2012

I started three varieties of broccoli, leeks, cabbage, Brussel sprouts, lots of onions, and turnips on 2-19-2012. Today, this is what I found:

A lot of the turnips are up.

A bit of broccoli is up. (If you look really close you can see a bit of green.)

We are getting . . . → Read More: Getting Seeds Started, Ready for Spring, and a Sibling Rivalry

Sweet Pea Ravioli with Lemon-Butter-Wine Sauce

By Eliot, on February 24th, 2012

I referenced a few weeks ago that we visited Kansas City and had some lovely pea puree raviolis. I vowed to recreate them. Here is what I came up with.

Note: This is really not a pantry/freezer Clean Out recipe. I did find the semolina flour in the pantry for the ravioli dough, but I . . . → Read More: Sweet Pea Ravioli with Lemon-Butter-Wine Sauce

Leftover Pizza Dough Flatbread

By Eliot, on February 22nd, 2012

Living frugally with no waste has helped us create some mighty tasty dishes like “Leftover Pizza Dough Flatbread.” . . . → Read More: Leftover Pizza Dough Flatbread