Eliot's Eats

“In My Kitchen” August 2019

By Eliot, on August 3rd, 2019

Good gravy! Where is the summer going?

So, here’s what was new in my July kitchen!

I made some mulled blackberry vinegar and after letting it set on the cabinet for four weeks, I finished processing it. I strained it and was left with a delicious smelling pulp, full of blackberries macerated in warming spices. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” August 2019

Blood, Bones and Butter and Three Inspired-by Recipes

By Eliot, on July 27th, 2019

To be sure, there’s lots of food floating around in Gabrielle Hamilton’s Blood, Bones & Butter, but I was inspired to make three recipes: Herbed Olives, Hummus and a Spicy-Sweet Whole Grain Mustard. . . . → Read More: Blood, Bones and Butter and Three Inspired-by Recipes

Earl Grey Gin and Tonic with Blackberries and a TLC Book Tour

By Eliot, on July 19th, 2019

Here’s another TLC Book Tour. For this stop, I read The Great Unexpected by Dan Mooney. I received a copy for an honest review. Let’s get to it!

About the book:

A curmudgeon and his eccentric new roommate join together to plan an epic escape in this charming, poignant tale.

Joel lives in . . . → Read More: Earl Grey Gin and Tonic with Blackberries and a TLC Book Tour

Earl Grey Infused Gin for Food ‘n Flix and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

By Eliot, on July 10th, 2019

It’s Food ‘n Flix time again so it seems it’s appropriate for another spirit laden recipe. (A lot of my Food ‘n Flix posts end up with a spirited recipe.) For July, the feature film was The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. If you haven’t seen this film, you should. You should also keep reading…. . . . → Read More: Earl Grey Infused Gin for Food ‘n Flix and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

July 2019 “In My Kitchen”

By Eliot, on July 5th, 2019

“In My Kitchen” for July features just a few items. Welcome and please check it out! . . . → Read More: July 2019 “In My Kitchen”

A Very Berry Good Time

By Eliot, on June 30th, 2019

Summers are always hectic and it’s been a while since we went berry picking. Strawberries were numero uno on my list this summer but, alas, strawberry season came and went without us picking any (but the few meager ones from our own bed).

I was determined to not miss the rest of the berry seasons.

. . . → Read More: A Very Berry Good Time

A Luna Cocktail and Mocktail for This Beautiful Fantastic

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2019

Here is a quirky fairy tale of a film that will delight, uplift, and amuse. I created a cocktail and a mocktail to celebrate June’s Food ‘n Flix feature film and the return of a favorite host (and founder), Heather. . . . → Read More: A Luna Cocktail and Mocktail for This Beautiful Fantastic

Guest Post: Bierox and “Take it away, mom!”

By Eliot, on June 21st, 2019

Welcome to the first guest post at EE! Join my mother today as she shares an old authentic German recipe and a family favorite. . . . → Read More: Guest Post: Bierox and “Take it away, mom!”

Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic and Basil for a TLC Book Tour

By Eliot, on June 17th, 2019

For this stop on the TLC Book Tour, I read Valencia and Valentine, a quirky tale of alternating realities. I paired the book with a quick and easy summer dish, grilled asparagus with balsamic and basil. . . . → Read More: Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic and Basil for a TLC Book Tour

Strawberry-Spinach Smoothies

By Eliot, on June 14th, 2019

Don’t you hate it when you don’t have the called-for ingredients for a recipe you want to make? Improvise and come up with a completely different and perhaps more delicious one! . . . → Read More: Strawberry-Spinach Smoothies