Eliot's Eats

Chili-Infused Brownies with Mango-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

By Eliot, on July 25th, 2020

Welcome to the latest round of Cook the Books. CTB is a virtual book club open to anyone that has a passion for books and food. Every two months, we all collectively read, become inspired and get into the kitchen. For more details on joining our merry band of epicurean readers, click here.

Claudia from . . . → Read More: Chili-Infused Brownies with Mango-Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Top Ten Tuesdays: Book Events/Festivals I’d Love to Go to Someday

By Eliot, on July 21st, 2020

So far, I’m batting a thousand and this is my third week to regularly participating on Top Ten Tuesdays. Today’s topic was a challenge for me to come up with but keep reading to see what events/festivals and bookish travel I would like to experience (real and imagined). . . . → Read More: Top Ten Tuesdays: Book Events/Festivals I’d Love to Go to Someday

“Lettuce Wrap” Zucchini Boats

By Eliot, on July 18th, 2020

It’s been a few years since I have successfully grown zucchini. You might ask how is that possible. Zucchini grows profusely for everyone. People sneak it onto neighbors’ porches just to get rid of it.

It’s not easy growing for me and the squash bugs. I even went to a vegetable gardening . . . → Read More: “Lettuce Wrap” Zucchini Boats

Top Ten Tuesday “Authors That Make Us Smile”

By Eliot, on July 14th, 2020

I don’t know how dedicated I will be at posting on Top Ten Tuesdays, but I am giving it a shot the past two weeks. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Each week a theme is presented and this week it is authors that make us smile. (We all need something . . . → Read More: Top Ten Tuesday “Authors That Make Us Smile”

Carnitas Tamales with Manchamantel Sauce

By Eliot, on July 10th, 2020

So, tamales are not that hard. Here’s a recipe for a scrumptious pork filling, a delicious masa dough, and an interesting fruity sauce (all from Mark Miller and his Coyote Cafe Cookbook . . . → Read More: Carnitas Tamales with Manchamantel Sauce

Top Ten Tuesdays: Authors I’ve Read Most

By Eliot, on July 7th, 2020

I am sure I am not alone in the fact that I have been reading more than ever recently (since March 16 and my job-imposed work at home order and the state’s safer at home order). There’s only so much TV that’s binge-worthy so reading is the better option. I am still working from home . . . → Read More: Top Ten Tuesdays: Authors I’ve Read Most

“In My Kitchen” July 2020

By Eliot, on July 4th, 2020

What’s new…a “new” Green Egg, homemade yogurt, garlic harvest, one zucchini, one tomato, and one great summer recipe. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” July 2020

Aloha—Macaroni Salad, Huli-Huli Chicken and Hawaiian Lemonade

By Eliot, on June 28th, 2020

This month’s Food ‘n Flix event let us choose our own film—anything set or filmed in Hawaii. I chose poorly but I did get a great meal out of the deal. Read on for my review of the 2015 film, Aloha and macaroni salad, Huli-Huli chicken and Hawaiian lemonade. . . . → Read More: Aloha—Macaroni Salad, Huli-Huli Chicken and Hawaiian Lemonade

Thepla attempt and a cookbook review

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2020

A review of JD in the Kitchen by Jasmine Daya and an attempted cookie recipe. . . . → Read More: Thepla attempt and a cookbook review

Herb Sourdough Crackers

By Eliot, on June 20th, 2020

It seems like I’ve been on a bit of a sourdough odyssey recently. Here’s the latest recipe that you must try. These crackers are addictive! . . . → Read More: Herb Sourdough Crackers