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Thanksgiving Appetizers (or the Relish Tray)

By Eliot, on November 8th, 2025%

For the next three posts, I’m highlighting some “relish tray” appetizers from MSL November 2021. . . . → Read More: Thanksgiving Appetizers (or the Relish Tray)

Relish Trays and Brandy Old Fashions

By Eliot, on October 21st, 2023%

Not familiar with the Midwestern supper club traditions? Read Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal and you will be. . . . → Read More: Relish Trays and Brandy Old Fashions

The Pickle Recipe for Food ‘n Flix and a family favorite

By Eliot, on June 24th, 2021%

I’m revisiting a favorite (and easy) family recipe today, my favorite Uncle’s pickle recipe. . . . → Read More: The Pickle Recipe for Food ‘n Flix and a family favorite

A Borrowed Life, TLC Book Tour, and BPT Sandwiches

By Eliot, on October 14th, 2020%

Once again, we’re on a stop for a TLC Book Tour. Welcome aboard!

If Questions of Perspective (my last book review) was irreverently spiritual, A Borrowed Life by Kerri Anne King shows a world of reverent hypocrisy, one that is rigid and stifling.

About the Book:

From the Amazon Charts bestselling author of Whisper . . . → Read More: A Borrowed Life, TLC Book Tour, and BPT Sandwiches

Grilled Banh Mi Sandwiches with Pickled Veggies

By Eliot, on August 9th, 2020%

Every so often, The Hubs will put out a special request, do all the shopping and pitch in with the cooking. Most of these requests involve grilling.

The most recent suggestion for dinner was a Banh Mi sandwich, but as mentioned above, he wanted to grill it. I did some research and we came up . . . → Read More: Grilled Banh Mi Sandwiches with Pickled Veggies

Bags o’ Onions

By Eliot, on July 10th, 2018%

Here’s a great way to caramelize onions with little mess and little work. And, here’s an even better pickled onion recipe—so good, easy and delicious! . . . → Read More: Bags o’ Onions

Pickled Jalapenos

By Eliot, on October 15th, 2017%

Here’s a traditional jalapeno pickle that will keep in the pantry for stews, chilis, and parties this winter. (And, check out our banana bloom!) . . . → Read More: Pickled Jalapenos

Beer-Pickled Jalapeños

By Eliot, on July 28th, 2017%

Got jalapenos? Then you have got to make some Beer-Pickles as soon as you are able! . . . → Read More: Beer-Pickled Jalapeños

Carnitas Rice Bowls with Pickled Onions and Cilantro Slaw

By Eliot, on March 16th, 2017%

My mom, sister and I often swap recipes via email. (You can read about another recipe my sister urged me to make here.)

Last weekend, a recipe for Homesick Texan Carnitas found its way from Sis to me. Always succinct, the link to the recipe was only accompanied by “this is a really good recipe” . . . → Read More: Carnitas Rice Bowls with Pickled Onions and Cilantro Slaw

Grilled Cheese with Bread and Butter Pickles

By Eliot, on May 31st, 2016%

It’s time for Cook the Books. Kathleen Flinn is the featured author and I enjoyed her memoir of food, recipes and love from her adventurous and sometimes eccentric family. I probably chose the strangest recipe to feature this month….Grilled Cheese and Bread & Butter Pickles . . . → Read More: Grilled Cheese with Bread and Butter Pickles

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