Eliot's Eats

Karma and Chai

By Eliot, on December 12th, 2016

Here’s another book review of Karma and the Art of Butter Chicken by Monica Bhide. For the perfect gift, I’ve paired this book with a homemade chai spice. . . . → Read More: Karma and Chai

Orange-Chocolate Biscotti with Toasted Coconut

By Eliot, on December 8th, 2016

One biscotti, two biscotti…two recipes today for some quick and delicious holiday treats. . . . → Read More: Orange-Chocolate Biscotti with Toasted Coconut

Along with a book review of Amaro: The Spirited World of Bittersweet, Herbal Liqueurs, I am including a recipe for homemade limoncello. Either would make a great Christmas gift. Both would send the recipient over the moon! . . . → Read More: Spirits of Christmas

Jam of the Month Club

By Eliot, on December 1st, 2016

It is not unexpected to get jam, jellies, and other preserves from us as Christmas gifts. Here’s an idea for a homemade gift (that keeps on giving) and a comprehensive jam, jelly and preserve round-up. . . . → Read More: Jam of the Month Club

Pasta Arrabbiata for Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots (Cook the Books)

By Eliot, on November 28th, 2016

Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots is a beautifully written book full of food. Here is my inspired-by dish for Cook the Books. . . . → Read More: Pasta Arrabbiata for Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots (Cook the Books)

Happy Thanksgiving 2016

By Eliot, on November 24th, 2016

“Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance.” —Epicurus . . . → Read More: Happy Thanksgiving 2016

Pineapple Confit Infused Rum for Burnt (Food ‘n Flix)

By Eliot, on November 23rd, 2016

Here’s a rum infusion that would make great holiday gifts plus some great cocktails….All of this was inspired by Burnt, this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature. . . . → Read More: Pineapple Confit Infused Rum for Burnt (Food ‘n Flix)

Sweet Corn Pudding with Mango Jam

By Eliot, on November 18th, 2016

I am kind of into copycat recipes lately. Here is another one but ironically I haven’t tried the original inspiration. This corn pudding would be an unexpected yet delicious final course for a Thanksgiving menu. . . . → Read More: Sweet Corn Pudding with Mango Jam

Muesli Mini-Flatbreads

By Eliot, on November 13th, 2016

Another Starbuck’s copycat recipe… . . . → Read More: Muesli Mini-Flatbreads

Mango Lime Jam with Ginger

By Eliot, on November 8th, 2016

Here is an unexpected taste explosion—Mangos and Limes and Ginger—all in a tiny little jar. . . . → Read More: Mango Lime Jam with Ginger