Eliot's Eats

Santa Fe Christmas

By Eliot, on January 3rd, 2015

We hope everyone had a safe and festive New Year! I am still chronicling our recent New Mexico holiday.

We started our trek into New Mexico on some deserted snowy roads on the scenic route.

NM 104 between Tucumcari and Las Vegas.

We visited two brewpubs: Duel and Santa Fe Brewing.

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Green Chili Hummus

By Eliot, on January 1st, 2015

After visiting New Mexico, I am so tempted to put green chilis in anything and everything.

Case in point—this hummus.

Green Chili Hummus adapted from Dorie Greenspan

1 can (15.5 oz.) chickpeas 2 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/3 c. tahini 2 T. fresh lemon juice (or to taste) 1 can (4.5 oz.) chopped . . . → Read More: Green Chili Hummus

Always take the scenic route….

By Eliot, on December 30th, 2014

Did you catch all the clues I posted recently?

Did you wonder why I was decorating with farolitos and baking bischochitos?

I know you friends and how astute you are so I am sure some of you guessed.

Yes, we went to Santa Fe for Christmas again. It had been three years since we spent . . . → Read More: Always take the scenic route….

Christmas Fudge

By Eliot, on December 27th, 2014

Oh, FUDGE!!!!! Today I am posting a classic family fudge recipe in honor of sweet Ralphie in “A Christmas Story” (and for December’s Food ‘n Flix). . . . → Read More: Christmas Fudge

Biscochitos

By Eliot, on December 24th, 2014

Merry Christmas to all….

As I wish you all holiday greetings, I am remembering Christmases past….

I know you get tired of hearing this, but we love New Mexico. We try to make it every other year at least. Our last real trip was during Christmas 2011 and it was the best vacation and holiday . . . → Read More: Biscochitos

Farolitos: DIY Decorating

By Eliot, on December 22nd, 2014

So I am starting my own game of Christmas CLUE with you today.

Clue #1: Today I am posting very difficult instructions (facetiously typed) for farolitos or luminaries to decorate your driveway or front step.

Clue #2: On Christmas, I will post about the New Mexico state cookie.

Intrigued?

Have any guesses as to why . . . → Read More: Farolitos: DIY Decorating

A Reindeer Barbershop Sextet (or root beer pack to go)

By Eliot, on December 19th, 2014

I feel obligated to again share with you, dear reader, as we embark on another Christmas gift giving season that I am an often ungrateful gift recipient. (For more on my Bah Humbug attitude, click here.) I have received some scary pig teapots…,some lovely wine glasses…,

lots of cat-themed items, regifted towel-sets (that were actually . . . → Read More: A Reindeer Barbershop Sextet (or root beer pack to go)

12 Days of Cookie Contest Update

By Eliot, on December 17th, 2014

I won! . . . → Read More: 12 Days of Cookie Contest Update

Elixirs for Xmas: Amaretto

By Eliot, on December 16th, 2014

Who knew you could make your own Amaretto? I certainly didn’t.

I was struggling for some more Christmas posts and pulled an old cookbook from my library: Gifts from the Kitchen.

Mom had a similar book (back in the day) I loved to go through and dream of all the gifts I would make when . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Amaretto

Elixirs for Xmas: Chocolate Bourbon Kahlua

By Eliot, on December 13th, 2014

Bourbon Kahlua from a handy bartender in Tulsa. (This stuff is golden!) . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Chocolate Bourbon Kahlua