Eliot's Eats

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

Sourdough Coffee Cake

By Eliot, on June 16th, 2020

For this installment of Cookbook of the Week I delved into the family archives. What I found was a great sourdough recipe that is delicious for breakfast. . . . → Read More: Sourdough Coffee Cake

Sourdough Banana Bread

By Eliot, on June 10th, 2020

In the June “In My Kitchen” post, I put in a couple of teaser recipes and promised more about them later. Today’s the day to reveal this FANTASTIC banana bread recipe.

I’ve started sourdough a couple of times and was able to maintain a live batch for a few months a couple of years ago. . . . → Read More: Sourdough Banana Bread

June 2020 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on June 5th, 2020

Yes, things are opening up a bit here but I’m still self-isolating in the home office. That means there’s been lots of interesting food In My Kitchen this month. Come on in and check it out. . . . → Read More: June 2020 “In My Kitchen”

Midnight in Paris Round-Up

By Eliot, on June 1st, 2020

Welcome to the Food ‘n Flix round-up for Midnight in Paris. I took the opportunity of being safer at home and re-watched the movie a couple of times. (I have totally lost track as to how many times I have seen Midnight in Paris!)

Many of you posted that, like me, you’re not a huge . . . → Read More: Midnight in Paris Round-Up

Midnight in Paris and a Golden Age Cocktail

By Eliot, on May 30th, 2020

It’s the end of May and I’m hosting Midnight in Paris for Food ‘n Flix. You can read the announcement post here.

So, it stands to reason that I am probably the last person to post. (That being said, the deadline is actually tomorrow, May 31.)

Let me get this out there first . . . → Read More: Midnight in Paris and a Golden Age Cocktail

#TheJaneAustenSocietyParty, a new novel, and Miss Bate’s Baked Apples

By Eliot, on May 26th, 2020

The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner is one of the best books I’ve reviewed in a while. Join me and other bloggers as we celebrate #TheJaneAustenSocietyParty. . . . → Read More: #TheJaneAustenSocietyParty, a new novel, and Miss Bate’s Baked Apples

Roasted Broccoli Brown Rice Bowls and Hippie Food

By Eliot, on May 20th, 2020

Brown rice, tofu, whole wheat bread, organic vegetables, Whole Foods….these are all wonders brought to you by the counter-culture. Join me for a review of Hippie Food: How Back-to-Landers, Longhairs, and Revolutionaries Changed the Way We Eat. . . . → Read More: Roasted Broccoli Brown Rice Bowls and Hippie Food