Eliot's Eats

Klaus and movie popcorn (Maple-Bacon Popcorn)

By Eliot, on December 23rd, 2022

Happy holidays! Join Movies & Munches for a “new” holiday classic, Klaus. It’s not a rom-com but it will put you in the holiday spirit. . . . → Read More: Klaus and movie popcorn (Maple-Bacon Popcorn)

Homemade Cinnamon Whiskey

By Eliot, on December 17th, 2022

You still have time to make some homemade cinnamon whiskey (“Fireball”). But, just barely. I’ve included a warming cocktail recipe, too, today. . . . → Read More: Homemade Cinnamon Whiskey

Triple Choco Cocoa Mix

By Eliot, on December 10th, 2022

A quick and easy holiday gift idea, hot cocoa mix with a triple threat. I’m also throwing in a holiday book recommendation. . . . → Read More: Triple Choco Cocoa Mix

December 2022 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on December 5th, 2022

I plan throughout the year for December themed posts, subjects like the most original “12 Days of Christmas Treats,” jams , DIY and gift making (done a couple of times), some miscellaneous posts, and cookies. In the early years of the blog, things worked out well for my holiday posts (mostly).

Then, life just got . . . → Read More: December 2022 “In My Kitchen”

December Movies & Munchies Feature: Klaus

By Eliot, on December 1st, 2022

Are you ready for the holiday film barrage? Start with Klaus to kick in the holiday spirit. . . . → Read More: December Movies & Munchies Feature: Klaus

Not Cooking with Fernet Branca

By Eliot, on November 30th, 2022

Cooking with Fernet Branca is the October/November selection for Cook the Books. I struggled with the novel and coming up with an inspired-by recipe. I took the easy way out with a yogurt parfait. . . . → Read More: Not Cooking with Fernet Branca

A Matter of Happiness (and a classic bourbon cocktail)

By Eliot, on November 22nd, 2022

A Matter of Happiness tells alternating tales of a 1920s trailblazer in Detroit with her modern day descendant in Kentucky bourbon country. It’s a story of determination for both. Of course, since it is set in Kentucky, there’s lots of bourbon. . . . → Read More: A Matter of Happiness (and a classic bourbon cocktail)

“Green Tea with a Kick” Hot Cocktail (for Turkey Hollow and Movies & Munchies)

By Eliot, on November 20th, 2022

Take a family of city dwellers (minus one because the parents are divorcing), add an eccentric long-lost aunt, a tale of magical woods and you get a story of sasquatch proportions.

Movies & Munchies‘ November feature is Turkey Hollow, a Jim Henson romp through a mysterious hollow. It features the aforementioned dysfunctional family holiday as . . . → Read More: “Green Tea with a Kick” Hot Cocktail (for Turkey Hollow and Movies & Munchies)

Cookies for the Road (and for The Book of Maps)

By Eliot, on November 9th, 2022

A road trip is the central plot of The Book of Maps so I included a great road trip staple, cookies. Read on for a book review and a recipe. . . . → Read More: Cookies for the Road (and for The Book of Maps)

November 2022 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on November 5th, 2022

Welcome November! Not only is it my birthday month, but it’s the official start to the holiday season (IMHO).

Let’s start out with some beverages. I visited Iowa and family in mid October. I always bring back some local beers, mostly IPAs, but I also usually throw something in the cart that is a bit . . . → Read More: November 2022 “In My Kitchen”