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March 2023 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on March 5th, 2023

Why is it that February always seems like the longest month? In those short twenty-eight days, there were actually a lot going on in the kitchen.

Let’s start with Valentine’s Day. I bought these (fairly expensive) caramels for The Hubs.

There were some great combos in this box—ginger, numerous types of sea salt and . . . → Read More: March 2023 “In My Kitchen”

House of Eve and an antique pound cake recipe

By Eliot, on March 1st, 2023

The House of Eve is the Reese Witherspoon February Book Club pick! This may be one of the best books I’ve read this year. Here’s a review along with a retro pound cake recipe. . . . → Read More: House of Eve and an antique pound cake recipe

(500) Days of Summer and Swedish Meatballs

By Eliot, on February 27th, 2023

There wasn’t a lot of foodie inspiration in this month’s Movies & Munchie feature. I was inspired by the Ikea scene. If you haven’t seen this movie, it is a a cute, clever and poignant film about relationships. (Notice I didn’t say it was a rom-com.) . . . → Read More: (500) Days of Summer and Swedish Meatballs

Book review: Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff

By Eliot, on February 21st, 2023

Code Name Sapphire is set in 1942 Brussels and features some strong heroines. Ultimately, it’s a book that will have you questioning “What would you do to save the ones you love?” . . . → Read More: Book review: Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff

Pizza Dip for Super Bowl LVII

By Eliot, on February 12th, 2023

Pizza dip is delicious and flexible. Add in you favorite pizza toppings. We used red onion, dried tomatoes, olives, and pepperoni. I think any combo of toppings would work. I’m also including a recipe for grilled pitas which make great dippers. . . . → Read More: Pizza Dip for Super Bowl LVII

“In My Kitchen” February 2023

By Eliot, on February 4th, 2023

February is such an odd month. It’s when we start to experience the true winter blahs. The weather turns colder and more blustery. Spring seems like a long way off.

At least it’s short.

I really don’t have a whole lot to add for In My Kitchen this month. (In My Kitchen is a place . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” February 2023

Boeuf Bourginon in the Freezer for The Hundred Foot Journey

By Eliot, on January 30th, 2023

Here is a down-to-the-wire post for January’s Movies & Munchies. It’s a partially revamped post from 2015 with a new family recipe thrown in for The Hundred Foot Journey. . . . → Read More: Boeuf Bourginon in the Freezer for The Hundred Foot Journey

Birthday Dinner: Queso Fundido, Fajitas, Red Rice and Margaritas

By Eliot, on January 22nd, 2023

A birthday celebration, lots of links to recipes, and a pomegranate margarita. I provide my take and suggestions for the dishes, too. Happy Birthday, Hubs! . . . → Read More: Birthday Dinner: Queso Fundido, Fajitas, Red Rice and Margaritas

Tomato Two-Times Easy Pasta w/Mushrooms for Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies

By Eliot, on January 19th, 2023

This month’s Cook the Books selection is Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies. The alternate title for this recipe is “When there’s no protein in the house and you’re not going to the store yet you don’t want to make plain spaghetti with red sauce.” (You’ll get it if you’ve read the book.) . . . → Read More: Tomato Two-Times Easy Pasta w/Mushrooms for Miss Cecily’s Recipes for Exceptional Ladies

January 2023 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on January 7th, 2023

The holidays have come and gone but here’s to a bright 2023! . . . → Read More: January 2023 “In My Kitchen”