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The last leg of our journey…

By Eliot, on June 12th, 2011

Some KC restaurant reviews, a beer story, and a banana cookie recipe. . . . → Read More: The last leg of our journey…

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Fun and food with family

By Eliot, on June 7th, 2011

Our yearly pilgrimage to Seed Savers and a picnic lunch with family. Recipes for a great sandwich roll or hamburger bun. . . . → Read More: Fun and food with family

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Eating through a few Midwestern States

By Eliot, on June 6th, 2011

We recently got back from a multi-state odyssey. We traveled and ate through many states.

We only passed through St. Louis to spend the night on our way to Chicago, but we would love to go back and try some BBQ and blues! Next time, I hope. Right outside our hotel was a City Seeds . . . → Read More: Eating through a few Midwestern States

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Rustling roses

By Eliot, on June 5th, 2011

Although she has reformed, I have reaped the benefits of my mother’s criminal behavior. . . . → Read More: Rustling roses

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New Jelly Recipe

By Eliot, on June 3rd, 2011

Making family reunion gifts: Lavender Wine Jelly . . . → Read More: New Jelly Recipe

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The Best Fairy Garden Ever!

By Eliot, on June 1st, 2011

I have been outdone by my nephew! A ten-year-old’s interpretation of a mystical garden. . . . → Read More: The Best Fairy Garden Ever!

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Fairy Gardens

By Eliot, on May 30th, 2011

To grace our patio, I have made fairy gardens every summer for the past few years. I found a $15 dining chair at an architectural salvage store and created this one.We created a potting space by stapling and forming chicken wire to the seat and then lining it with sphagnum moss. I have planted everything . . . → Read More: Fairy Gardens

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The Weekend is Here…more cooking on the patio

By Eliot, on May 28th, 2011

Grilled asparagus, potatoes, onions, and pork loin. . . . → Read More: The Weekend is Here…more cooking on the patio

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There is always time for tea (but sometimes not much else).

By Eliot, on May 25th, 2011

My thoughts on “Lunch in Paris” by Elizabeth Bard, the latest Cook the Books club read. . . . → Read More: There is always time for tea (but sometimes not much else).

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Another new cocktail for the weekend

By Eliot, on May 22nd, 2011

Lemons, Vodka, and a thirst is all you need. . . . → Read More: Another new cocktail for the weekend

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