Eliot's Eats

To wrap up: A great farmers’ market, quirky shopping and a cool place to stay

By Eliot, on January 6th, 2011

As always, our little getaways revolve around eating, quirky shopping, and farmers’ markets. So, to wrap up the blogs about our days in Austin, I must write about Boggy Creek Farms. What a great find (but I would advise that you use your GPS.)

We were lucky enough to be in Austin on a Wednesday . . . → Read More: To wrap up: A great farmers’ market, quirky shopping and a cool place to stay

The ultimate doughnut—only in Austin.

By Eliot, on January 5th, 2011

A classic Airstream trailer and GIANT fried doughnuts! . . . → Read More: The ultimate doughnut—only in Austin.

More portable food from Austin

By Eliot, on January 4th, 2011

Day two in Austin—eating mobile. . . . → Read More: More portable food from Austin

Eatin’ in Austin: A Moveable Feast

By Eliot, on January 3rd, 2011

Part one of our trip to Austin. . . . → Read More: Eatin’ in Austin: A Moveable Feast

Love Shack and Ft. Worth.

By Eliot, on January 2nd, 2011

Finally was able to make it to Ft. Worth and the Love Shack. I had been wanting to go since last winter when we visited Love’s Lonesome Dove Bistro. (For more on Chef Tim Love, see “It’s Almost Blackberry Time,” “A Cocktail with a Bite,” and “On the sixth day.” Obviously, I refer to Chef . . . → Read More: Love Shack and Ft. Worth.

Wassail—a family tradition on a cold New Year’s Day

By Eliot, on January 1st, 2011

A wonderful festive beverage recipe. . . . → Read More: Wassail—a family tradition on a cold New Year’s Day

Homemade Gifts

By Eliot, on December 27th, 2010

A homespun Christmas. . . . → Read More: Homemade Gifts

Christmas Eve Buffet

By Eliot, on December 24th, 2010

“What, shall we all be merry?” —Shakespeare . . . → Read More: Christmas Eve Buffet

Final prep before Christmas Eve

By Eliot, on December 23rd, 2010

Making the family favorite cheese ball. . . . → Read More: Final prep before Christmas Eve

More prepping for the buffet