Eliot's Eats

Roasted Tomato and Basil White Bean Dip

By Eliot, on August 20th, 2023

This is a super easy recipe and one that can help you use up your extra tomatoes and herbs. . . . → Read More: Roasted Tomato and Basil White Bean Dip

“Words of Wisdom” and a review of Drink Lightly

By Eliot, on August 13th, 2023

I’m off on a new theme: recently published cookbook reviews. I’m starting with Drink Lightly by Natasha David. . . . → Read More: “Words of Wisdom” and a review of Drink Lightly

“In My Kitchen” August 2023

By Eliot, on August 7th, 2023

I tried some new recipes to use up our garden produce. We’ve been lucky with our tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and peaches this year. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” August 2023

Grilled Pork Chops with Bún Thịt Nướng Inspired Marinade

By Eliot, on July 31st, 2023

Today I review Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen. This is a tale with lots of good food and a resilient family with a sense of humor. . . . → Read More: Grilled Pork Chops with Bún Thịt Nướng Inspired Marinade

A weird sherbet for Food Americana and Cook the Books

By Eliot, on July 28th, 2023

Today I feature a review of Food Americana by David Page and a retro Avocado Sherbet recipe. . . . → Read More: A weird sherbet for Food Americana and Cook the Books

A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

By Eliot, on July 24th, 2023

The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer is the latest stop on the TLC Book Tour.I received a free review copy from the publisher for this stopover. I assure you I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.

About the book: The Paris Agent

• Publisher: Graydon . . . → Read More: A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

Caramelized Onion-Bourbon Jam for Glass Onion

By Eliot, on July 13th, 2023

…and Movies & Munches. Here’s a great “jam” that would work on most anything. Appetizer? Check. Burgers? Check. On a charcuterie board? Check. Or, just eat it out of the jar. . . . → Read More: Caramelized Onion-Bourbon Jam for Glass Onion

“In My Kitchen” July 2023

By Eliot, on July 8th, 2023

I hope everyone had a great July Fourth holiday! We celebrated a week early at the lake with family. In an unprecedented move, we both took over a week off and played at the lake all week.

It was relaxing and exhausting at the same time (if that makes sense). It was great to spend . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” July 2023

Macadamia Nut Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Cherries

By Eliot, on June 28th, 2023

This recipe is for the June edition of Movies & Munchies for Best in Show. . . . → Read More: Macadamia Nut Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Cherries

Sparkling Strawberry Jam for Everything’s Fine

By Eliot, on June 24th, 2023

Today’s TLC Book Tour Stop features Everything is Fine by Cecilia Rabess. While Jess, the main character, may not be able to partake of this jam, strawberries are a theme to her relationship with her boyfriend. Read on to find out more as Jess navigates her way through early adulthood in a pivotal time of social upheaval. . . . → Read More: Sparkling Strawberry Jam for Everything’s Fine