Eliot's Eats

Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Cacao Nibs

By Eliot, on May 10th, 2016

A garden update and a cookbook review of “Sweeter Off the Vine” by Yossy Arefi. . . . → Read More: Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Cacao Nibs

Smoked Turkey & Brie Sandwiches

By Eliot, on May 7th, 2016

You must try this extraordinary sandwich for your next picnic or as you watch the rest of the Triple Crown. For the Kentucky Derby, I present Smoked Turkey & Brie on Rosemary Bread. . . . → Read More: Smoked Turkey & Brie Sandwiches

Black and Blue and Red Salad

By Eliot, on May 5th, 2016

Today I am replicating a salad that will be served at this year’s Kentucky Derby. . . . → Read More: Black and Blue and Red Salad

Butternut-Maple Blondies with Cumin

By Eliot, on May 2nd, 2016

Welcome to the countdown for the Kentucky Derby. Why would I usher in this horse race with these blondies? If you’re intrigued, keep reading about “Sugar Rush”. (That would make a great name for a horse, don’t you think?) . . . → Read More: Butternut-Maple Blondies with Cumin

Tangy Cumin Citronette and a Salad Trifecta

By Eliot, on April 28th, 2016

This tangy vinaigrette is perfect for greens. It is perfect for a composed chicken salad. It is perfect for quinoa and kale. Cumin Citronette is so good, I tried it on all three salads. . . . → Read More: Tangy Cumin Citronette and a Salad Trifecta

Wine Country

By Eliot, on April 22nd, 2016

It’s not Napa, but Arkansas definitely has some outstanding wineries run by some great people. . . . → Read More: Wine Country

A Visit to the Natural State for an Opportunity to Relax

By Eliot, on April 17th, 2016

Tag along for a visit to Arkansas, The Natural State and The Land of Opportunity ….to relax. . . . → Read More: A Visit to the Natural State for an Opportunity to Relax

Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage and Radish

By Eliot, on April 9th, 2016

This recipe for shredded chicken is delicious and will inspire you to want to make lots of tacos, enchiladas, wraps, and salads. The possibilities are endless with this basic recipe. . . . → Read More: Chicken Tacos with Red Cabbage and Radish

Restaurant Style Salsa

By Eliot, on April 4th, 2016

Today, I recreate a favorite restaurant’s salsa. This recipe makes a huge batch so be prepared to invite over lots of friends to your next fiesta! . . . → Read More: Restaurant Style Salsa

Bee-Friendly Gardens

By Eliot, on March 31st, 2016

Become a pollinator steward and plant a bee friendly garden. Not only will you be helping the bees, you will also have a garden to envy with year-long blooms and an abundant vegetable harvest. . . . → Read More: Bee-Friendly Gardens