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A Bakery in Paris for June/July Cook the Books

By Eliot, on June 28th, 2025%

We are very pleased that Wendy from A Day in the Life on a Farm is our very special guest host for Cook the Books. It was wonderful that Wendy was able to step in and host for the June/July edition. She chose A Bakery in Paris by Aimee Runyan for this round. It . . . → Read More: A Bakery in Paris for June/July Cook the Books

Raspberry-Cornbread Muffins and a new Civil War novel: Measure of Devotion by Nell Joslin

By Eliot, on June 10th, 2025%

Measure of Devotion is an intriguing and well-written Civil War drama about a mother’s devotion. . . . → Read More: Raspberry-Cornbread Muffins and a new Civil War novel: Measure of Devotion by Nell Joslin

Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul by Diana Henry, a review and a recipe

By Eliot, on July 1st, 2024%

Today’s review includes a Blackberry-Rosemary Brownie inspired by a recipe included in Roasted Figs, Sugar Snow. . . . → Read More: Roast Figs, Sugar Snow: Food to Warm the Soul by Diana Henry, a review and a recipe

Blackberry, Mint, Black Pepper Jam

By Eliot, on June 11th, 2024%

We have a blackberry and blueberry U-pick farm close by. (In the off season, it’s a Christmas tree farm.) It’s always well maintained and the staff is helpful. And they have some of the biggest berries ever. It’s been a few years since I picked there so one morning I got up early. By 7:30 . . . → Read More: Blackberry, Mint, Black Pepper Jam

Blueberry-Blackberry Corn Muffins for Let the Willows Weep for TLC

By Eliot, on September 14th, 2020%

Parnell’s first novel, Let the Willows Weep, is a triumph in the genre of sad Southern novels. Her characters are drawn deep and you will laugh and cry with her heroine, Birddog Harlin. . . . → Read More: Blueberry-Blackberry Corn Muffins for Let the Willows Weep for TLC

Blackberry Cobbler in a Skillet

By Eliot, on April 20th, 2020%

Here’s a very versatile and easy cobbler recipe that works with most any fruit. It’s my latest Cookbook of the Week installment. . . . → Read More: Blackberry Cobbler in a Skillet

“In My Kitchen” August 2019

By Eliot, on August 3rd, 2019%

Good gravy! Where is the summer going?

So, here’s what was new in my July kitchen!

I made some mulled blackberry vinegar and after letting it set on the cabinet for four weeks, I finished processing it. I strained it and was left with a delicious smelling pulp, full of blackberries macerated in warming spices. . . . → Read More: “In My Kitchen” August 2019

Earl Grey Gin and Tonic with Blackberries and a TLC Book Tour

By Eliot, on July 19th, 2019%

Here’s another TLC Book Tour. For this stop, I read The Great Unexpected by Dan Mooney. I received a copy for an honest review. Let’s get to it!

About the book:

A curmudgeon and his eccentric new roommate join together to plan an epic escape in this charming, poignant tale.

Joel lives in . . . → Read More: Earl Grey Gin and Tonic with Blackberries and a TLC Book Tour

A Very Berry Good Time

By Eliot, on June 30th, 2019%

Summers are always hectic and it’s been a while since we went berry picking. Strawberries were numero uno on my list this summer but, alas, strawberry season came and went without us picking any (but the few meager ones from our own bed).

I was determined to not miss the rest of the berry seasons.

. . . → Read More: A Very Berry Good Time

A New Old-Fashioned, an appetizer and Buttermilk Graffiti

By Eliot, on May 24th, 2019%

I’m highlighting Chef Edward Lee today. Buttermilk Graffiti is the featured book for Cook the Books. Here’s a berry delightful and thymely cocktail along with a mushroom “hummus.” . . . → Read More: A New Old-Fashioned, an appetizer and Buttermilk Graffiti

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