Eliot's Eats

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”

Klaus: December’s Movies & Munchies Round Up

By Eliot, on January 4th, 2023

I hope everyone had a great holiday! We finally celebrated last weekend after the weather and illness kept us apart. I hope yours was merry and bright!

The December film for Movies & Munchies was Klaus, a new classic (or at least it is at our house).

While it is not a foodie film, it . . . → Read More: Klaus: December’s Movies & Munchies Round Up

Happy 2023 and another way to eat your Black-Eyed Peas

By Eliot, on January 1st, 2023

Here’s one more way to spice up a New Year’s tradition! Happy 2023!!!! . . . → Read More: Happy 2023 and another way to eat your Black-Eyed Peas

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