Eliot's Eats

“In My Kitchen” May 2023

By Eliot, on May 6th, 2023

I feel like there’s less and less new things to highlight in my kitchen with each passing month. I can’t just highlight the last farm bag no matter how great it was. Honestly, The Hubs seems to be cooking more on his outdoor griddle than I am cooking in my kitchen. (The griddle was highlighted . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” May 2023

Olive Oil-Black Pepper Gelato for Movies & Munchies and Eat Pray Love

By Eliot, on May 3rd, 2023

Here’s the belated announcement for this event, my contribution and the round-up—all in one. Join me for April’s Movies & Munchies’ feature film, Eat Pray Love. . . . → Read More: Olive Oil-Black Pepper Gelato for Movies & Munchies and Eat Pray Love

Pomegranate Tart for Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee

By Eliot, on May 1st, 2023

For this stop on the TLC Book Tour, I was pleased to receive a gratis copy of Pomegranate.

All opinions and rants are my own and were not influenced by my free copy. Not only is the cover art amazing, but the story is a must read.

About Pomegranate

• Publisher: Atria Books (April . . . → Read More: Pomegranate Tart for Pomegranate by Helen Elaine Lee

April 2023 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on April 7th, 2023

March was just meh around here. Most of that was my fault but I’m glad April is coming in with tulips, more daffodils, and warmer weather.

The biggest new thing here has to be in our outdoor kitchen. (Don’t be impressed, we just have an Ooni, a ceramic hibachi and now a new griddle.)

I . . . → Read More: April 2023 “In My Kitchen”

Cookies with a Kick for Hidden Figures and Movies & Munchies

By Eliot, on March 26th, 2023

The March film for Movies & Munchies is Hidden Figures. Wendy from A Day in the Life of the Farm is hosting.

I had not seen this film so I was anxious to dig in. Mom and I watched it over Spring Break. I was glad that Wendy mentioned there wasn’t a lot of food . . . → Read More: Cookies with a Kick for Hidden Figures and Movies & Munchies

The Kitchen Front and an Eggless Honey-Apple Cake Recipe

By Eliot, on March 24th, 2023

Claudia is hosting the February/March selection for Cook the Books. You can read her announcement post here.

About the book:

Two years into World War II, Britain is feeling her losses: The Nazis have won battles, the Blitz has destroyed cities, and U-boats have cut off the supply of food. In an effort to . . . → Read More: The Kitchen Front and an Eggless Honey-Apple Cake Recipe

Paddy’s Punch

By Eliot, on March 17th, 2023

From a virtual yelp event during the pandemic (March 2021):

We all took a virtual trip to Ireland last night to hang out with Grace O’Malley. Never heard of her?

Grace O’Malley is the famous Irish pirate queen. She was fierce, powerful and cunning. She did have an audience with . . . → Read More: Paddy’s Punch

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