Eliot's Eats

Top Ten Tuesday: Non-Bookish Hobbies

By Eliot, on November 3rd, 2020

No book lists or book reviews today for Top Ten Tuesday. Instead, we’re all posting about things we do beyond reading! . . . → Read More: Top Ten Tuesday: Non-Bookish Hobbies

No-Bake Cocoa & Apricot Nut Bars from The What to Eat When Cookbook

By Eliot, on October 30th, 2020

For the TLC Book Tour stop today, there’s no novel. What we do have is a wonderful cookbook by the authors of What to Eat When. (And that’s no fiction!)

About The What to Eat When Cookbook

• Hardcover: 304 pages • Publisher: National Geographic (October 20, 2020)

This inspiring cookbook/strategic eating plan–sequel to the . . . → Read More: No-Bake Cocoa & Apricot Nut Bars from The What to Eat When Cookbook

Top Ten Tuesdays: The Last Ten Books I Read

By Eliot, on October 27th, 2020

Today was a freebie at TTT. I decided to highlight the last ten books I read. All were enjoyable on some level but a few were spectacular. . . . → Read More: Top Ten Tuesdays: The Last Ten Books I Read

Thick and Hearty Minestrone with Roasted Piquillo-Mozzarella Paninis

By Eliot, on October 26th, 2020

Welcome to the TLC Book Tour stop for Murder in the Piazza by Jen Collins Moore. This book inspired a truly comforting meal of soup and sandwiches. . . . → Read More: Thick and Hearty Minestrone with Roasted Piquillo-Mozzarella Paninis

Happy Halloween with Death Becomes Her and “A Touch of Magic Cocktail to Beat Thyme”

By Eliot, on October 18th, 2020

I know this is an early Halloween celebration but it was much needed. Join me for October’s Food ‘n Flix Halloween event and a classy cocktail for any of your movie viewing. . . . → Read More: Happy Halloween with Death Becomes Her and “A Touch of Magic Cocktail to Beat Thyme”

A Borrowed Life, TLC Book Tour, and BPT Sandwiches

By Eliot, on October 14th, 2020

Once again, we’re on a stop for a TLC Book Tour. Welcome aboard!

If Questions of Perspective (my last book review) was irreverently spiritual, A Borrowed Life by Kerri Anne King shows a world of reverent hypocrisy, one that is rigid and stifling.

About the Book:

From the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Whisper . . . → Read More: A Borrowed Life, TLC Book Tour, and BPT Sandwiches

Homemade Cat Treats and Questions of Perspective for TLC

By Eliot, on October 7th, 2020

Questions of Perspective is a quirky little book but will have one asking lots of philosophical questions. I paired cat treats for today’s recipe to pair with the novel. Intrigued? Read on. . . . → Read More: Homemade Cat Treats and Questions of Perspective for TLC

“In My Kitchen” October 2020

By Eliot, on October 3rd, 2020

“In My Kitchen” this month: a bit of garden produce, a new coffee accessory, a book (imagine that!), and preservation. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” October 2020

Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Book Quotes

By Eliot, on September 29th, 2020

Welcome to Top Ten Tuesdays!

This week’s theme revolves around our favorite quotes. Some of my favorites are literary and some are pulled from my favorite books. Some are profound. Some may be profane. All speak to me in some way.

Do I dare Disturb the universe? In a minute there is time For decisions . . . → Read More: Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Book Quotes

Thinking & Eating, a book review and recipe

By Eliot, on September 26th, 2020

Check out this new cookbook (out on September 29), my review and a comforting pasta bake for when things “get too much.” . . . → Read More: Thinking & Eating, a book review and recipe