Eliot's Eats

Vegan Brownies with Flax

By Eliot, on July 20th, 2014

A vegan brownie recipe for this month’s Secret Recipe Club… . . . → Read More: Vegan Brownies with Flax

Tuscan Sangria

By Eliot, on July 18th, 2014

I have made a lot of sangria. Let’s see how many recipes I have on this site:

Sangria Uno: A Moscato, limoncello, Amaretto concoction

Sangria Dos: A Cab Sauv, white Zinfadel mix-up

Wow, only two???? I would have bet good money that there were at least a good half dozen or so.

. . . → Read More: Tuscan Sangria

The Lake

By Eliot, on July 16th, 2014

A week of doing absolutely (and I mean “absolutely”) nothing…. . . . → Read More: The Lake

Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes

By Eliot, on July 13th, 2014

What happens when you plant excess dill for the pollinators and black swallow caterpillars?

You have a boatload of dill to harvest and you make pickles.

What happens when your beautiful and loaded Roma cherry tomato plant mysteriously gets the roots eaten? (Thank you so much little pocket gopher.)

You dry your tears and make . . . → Read More: Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes

Sriracha Swiss Chard Pickles

By Eliot, on July 10th, 2014

Another Swiss chard recipe today and and I thought this one would be a keeper. Who doesn’t love pickles? Who doesn’t love Sriracha? Who doesn’t love Swiss chard?

OK, there may be a few out there who don’t care for the beautiful leafy stuff or the spicy Asian condiment, but let me tell you, I . . . → Read More: Sriracha Swiss Chard Pickles

Bacon-Swiss Chard Soba Noodles

By Eliot, on July 7th, 2014

I hope everyone had a fantastic Fourth of July!!! We had a super time with mom and the nephews and sister and BiL spending the weekend with us. Plus we hosted about twenty others for a traditional hamburger and hot dog cookout on the Fourth. The weather was perfect here and all the kids had . . . → Read More: Bacon-Swiss Chard Soba Noodles

Santa Fe: Wanderings and Musings

By Eliot, on July 4th, 2014

Happy Fourth, everyone! Just wrapping up my Santa Fe trek today with a visit to The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum and The New Mexico Art Museum (with a few other stops thrown in for good measure)… . . . → Read More: Santa Fe: Wanderings and Musings

Santa Fe: A solo trek

By Eliot, on July 1st, 2014

On a recent trip, I was determined to dine in a few of Santa Fe’s most famous restaurants. See how I did. . . . → Read More: Santa Fe: A solo trek

Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: Moonstruck

By Eliot, on June 28th, 2014

Welcome to June’s round-up for Food ‘n Flix. Every month one of the members picks a film for the elite membership to watch. We watch, become inspired, and create some down right darn delicious food. The best part about Food ‘n Flix is anyone can play along.

I hosted this month and chose . . . → Read More: Food ‘n Flix Round-Up: Moonstruck

Moroccan Raw Carrot and Beet Salad with Golden Raisins

By Eliot, on June 24th, 2014

Growing up I disliked beets and raisins.

Why?

I think it is interesting to trace our food phobias—trace them back to that horrific childhood memory where one first tasted the foul ingredient. Notice I said “disliked,” not hated, because I really can’t think of a food that I absolutely hate. So my dislike . . . → Read More: Moroccan Raw Carrot and Beet Salad with Golden Raisins