By Eliot, on November 15th, 2024
“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” –Jacques Cousteau. This is just one of the many quotes and aphorisms from Beach Life. . . . → Read More: Sort of a Cookbook Review–Beach Life: Home, Heart & the Sea by Lauren Liess
By Eliot, on November 10th, 2024
The peppers are the only thing that have produced this season. (We still haven’t had a hard freeze so I am still picking them. )
When I finally got enough habaneros at one picking to make something, I thought about making some spicy vinegar but I have way too many flavored vinegars on . . . → Read More: Habanero PLUS Oil
By Eliot, on November 7th, 2024
Le Sud: Recipes from Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur by Rebekah Peppler “The thing is, all the clichés you’ve heard about the south of France are true” (11) and Peppler has the photos, recipes and stories to back this up. Enchanting. . . . → Read More: Cookbook review and trip to the south of France
By Eliot, on November 4th, 2024
Welcome my latest TLC Book Tour for Girl of Many Crowns by D. H. Morris. I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher for this stopover.
I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.
About The Girl of Many Crowns
Publisher: New Classics Publishing, LLC (September . . . → Read More: Girl of Many Crowns
By Eliot, on October 29th, 2024
José Andrés’ book of “Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey and Lebanon (and from his restaurant of the same name). . . . → Read More: Cookbook Review: Zaytinya by José Andrés
By Eliot, on October 26th, 2024
Here’s a delicious cocktail inspired by Enchanted that isn’t really poisonous, just very sippable! . . . → Read More: Enchanted for October Movies & Munchies
By Eliot, on October 14th, 2024
Welcome to a TLC Book Tour for Daughter of Ruin by Yvette Manessis Corporon. I received a free review copy of this book from the publisher for this stopover.
I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.
About the book:
• Publisher: Harper . . . → Read More: A Book Review: Daughter of Ruin
By Eliot, on October 10th, 2024
A roller coaster work ride, a trip to Cali, and a bit of gardening. . . . → Read More: October 2024 “In My Kitchen”
By Eliot, on October 5th, 2024
Thanks to all that participated in this crossover event with Cook the Books and Movies & Munchies. While The Secret Life of Bees is bittersweet, the recipes were definitely on the sweet side this round.
Here’s what our creative crews posted:
Amy’s Cooking Adventure was first up with Honey Cookies. Amy rated the book four stars . . . → Read More: Movies & Munchies Plus Cook the Books: The Secret Life of Bees
By Eliot, on October 4th, 2024 I’ve been revisiting some recipes from the archives. I usually make a batch of garlic confit every summer after our garlic harvest. It’s really a great recipe to utilize the garlic that might not have been plucked in time and might have the cloves already separating from the neck.
This is a great condiment to . . . → Read More: Herb and Garlic Confit
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