Eliot's Eats

Cherry Sangria Jam

By Eliot, on September 9th, 2018

Using cherries from Mom’s tree, I created this sangria inspired jam….It smells just like sangria when cooking. . . . → Read More: Cherry Sangria Jam

“In My Kitchen” September 2018

By Eliot, on September 5th, 2018

Peppers and lemonade….Pie plates and cheese knives…Cocktails and sunsets…..(and a snarky quote)….. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” September 2018

I’m trying to get another starter going so I can have something yeasty to post for the upcoming Cook the Books round featuring Sourdough by Robin Sloan. I need some magic mojo. . . . → Read More: Sourdough Starter (again)

Roasted Hatch Green Chile Jelly

By Eliot, on August 28th, 2018

During my recent twenty-five pound roasted green chile odysssey, I decided to revisit a recipe.

A couple of years ago, I had made this Roasted Hatch Green Chile Jelly. I remembered it fondly. Obviously, I had plenty of green chiles to use up so I made a few batches.

. . . → Read More: Roasted Hatch Green Chile Jelly

Hatch Green Chiles

By Eliot, on August 24th, 2018

Twenty-five pounds is a LOT of peppers! . . . → Read More: Hatch Green Chiles

Apricot Meringue Pie for the 5th Annual Pieathalon

By Eliot, on August 20th, 2018

Welcome to the 5th Annual Pieathalon. My submission for the event, however, probably would not make the time trials….. . . . → Read More: Apricot Meringue Pie for the 5th Annual Pieathalon

Greek Garden Veggie Salad with Grilled Corn

By Eliot, on August 15th, 2018

This salad is a perfect summer side (or a meal in itself). . . . → Read More: Greek Garden Veggie Salad with Grilled Corn

“In My Kitchen” August 2018

By Eliot, on August 10th, 2018

Update on new job…some garden produce…and quite a few epic failures….That’s my kitchen for this month. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” August 2018

Mango-Chai Lassi and The Art of Inheriting Secrets

By Eliot, on August 8th, 2018

An American countess, a mysterious inheritance, a hot younger guy and an Indian beverage….Want to know how these are all connected? . . . → Read More: Mango-Chai Lassi and The Art of Inheriting Secrets

Mango Cake with Coconut Topping

By Eliot, on August 4th, 2018

I recently posted a terrific and marvelous and delicious and life-changing baked bean recipe that we made up for the Fourth of July. Today I am featuring another recipe that I made when family was visiting earlier in the month.

Last summer we traveled to Iowa to spend the Fourth with my sister and her . . . → Read More: Mango Cake with Coconut Topping