Eliot's Eats

Grandma’s Apple Butter

By Eliot, on November 18th, 2014

I vowed to make the family’s favorite apple butter with part of our bushel of Jonathan apples. Here is an heirloom recipe that just might be in your family, too. . . . → Read More: Grandma’s Apple Butter

Happy Birthday to Me Trip!

By Eliot, on November 15th, 2014

I love traveling with The Hubs, even when it’s just a quick weekend getaway.

Case in point….this past weekend we incorporated a one night work trip with a one night fun trip. Voila! A birthday trip extraordinaire!

We love Kansas City and it is only about three and a half hours away. It had been . . . → Read More: Happy Birthday to Me Trip!

Catch a C.L.U.E.: A new club for cooks (#BLOGGERCLUE)

By Eliot, on November 12th, 2014

Welcome to a new foodie blogger club and please keep reading for a fantastic lemony and cheesey and creamy risotto…perfect for a Thanksgiving side. . . . → Read More: Catch a C.L.U.E.: A new club for cooks (#BLOGGERCLUE)

Mushroom Pâté

By Eliot, on November 8th, 2014

I posted this recipe recently as a topping for a pizza. As the holidays approach, it is worthy of another mention.

This might not be the most beautiful appetizer ever created, but if you like mushrooms, you will be all over this.

Mushroom Pâté recipe from Eating Well (Sept/Oct 2015)

3 T. extra . . . → Read More: Mushroom Pâté

T-Bones in Ashes

By Eliot, on November 5th, 2014

Grill it right int he coals….easy and delicious and primal…. . . . → Read More: T-Bones in Ashes

Elixirs for Xmas: Winter-Spiced Vodka

By Eliot, on November 2nd, 2014

I have always been fascinated with infusions but I have never attempted any. This year it will be different.

I am planning on giving many liquid gifts this year and have been doing some early preparations. For all my Elixirs for Xmas posts, click here.

This potent potable sounds especially delicious.

Winter-Spiced Vodka from . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Winter-Spiced Vodka

Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Lemon Extract

By Eliot, on October 29th, 2014

Believe or not, I think my family and friends are getting tired of getting the obligatory jar of jam for Christmas, so this year I wanted to do something completely different.

Elixirs for Xmas will be a brief series here at EE, prior to the holiday season.

Why so early?

Because all of these infusions . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Lemon Extract

Pizza Challenge: Traditional vs. Gourmet

By Eliot, on October 26th, 2014

The Hubs and I had a pizza challenge while watching this month’s Food ‘n Flix selection: The Terminal. I know you can’t wait to see who won. . . . → Read More: Pizza Challenge: Traditional vs. Gourmet

Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Vanilla Extract

By Eliot, on October 23rd, 2014

I love to make homemade gifts and usually work at it throughout the year, especially with canning up summer’s bounty. To “mix it up a bit” (pun intended), I decided to make a few elixirs and extracts to give as gifts this year, too.

If you’re planning on giving homemade vanilla extract for Christmas or . . . → Read More: Elixirs for Xmas: Homemade Vanilla Extract

Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Parmesan Potato Puffs

By Eliot, on October 19th, 2014

After a forgetful hiatus, here is my Secret Recipe Club post for October. . . . → Read More: Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Parmesan Potato Puffs