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A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC

By Eliot, on August 31st, 2026%

I’m back on the TLC Book Tour and with such a great book— A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal.

I received a free review copy of this book from the author for this stopover. I was not paid for this review and all opinions, thoughts and rants are completely my own.

A Thousand Painted Hours is . . . → Read More: A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC

Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

By Eliot, on March 12th, 2026%

Lots of ragus, pasta dishes and pasta salads to choose from. I mad his Sausage & Tomatoes with orecchiette. I also whipped up one of the salad dressings in the book. . . . → Read More: Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

Tempted by Love: Movies & Munchies February Film

By Eliot, on February 26th, 2026%

Wendy from A Day in the Life on a Farm is hosting this month’s Movies & Munchies feature.

It’s February. The love month. Tempted by Love was the perfect movie for that. It’s a Terry McMillian “presents” movie so I had high hopes because I have enjoyed her books and adapted-from films like How . . . → Read More: Tempted by Love: Movies & Munchies February Film

Spicy Tomato Cranberry Preserve

By Eliot, on December 4th, 2025%

As I started the December segment for my Almost Vintage Holiday theme, I discussed the great Letter from the Editor that Ruth Reichl wrote to introduce the December 2003 edition. She referenced her ten-years-old self and undertaking making a réveillon (French-Canadian Feast) for her family. Even though her Bûche de Noël resembled Stonehenge, her . . . → Read More: Spicy Tomato Cranberry Preserve

A Parsi-inspired salad for The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth, a TLC Book Review

By Eliot, on July 28th, 2025%

I have really enjoyed Barbara O’Neal‘s other novels so when Lisa from the TLC Book Tour emailed me about The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth I immediately responded, “Yes, I would love to read it!”

I received a free review copy of this book from the author for this stopover. I was not paid for . . . → Read More: A Parsi-inspired salad for The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth, a TLC Book Review

April/May Cook the Books: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

By Eliot, on May 23rd, 2025%

Read on for a review of the book and my take on Tilly’s Famous Bacon and Onion Sandwiches using onion jam. YUM! . . . → Read More: April/May Cook the Books: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

Bean Salad and The Life List

By Eliot, on April 26th, 2025%

The Life List (Netflix 2025) is the April Movies & Munchies feature film. Wendy (A Day In the Life on the Farm) and Camilla (Culinary Cam) are hosting. I had not heard of this movie and was intrigued. I love Connie Britton, too.

Alex, a young woman who might suffer from fear of flying, . . . → Read More: Bean Salad and The Life List

About the book: The Paris Agent

• Publisher: Graydon . . . → Read More: A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

Eliot's Eats

A Thousand Painted Hours by Barbara O’Neal: A Book Review with a Recipe for TLC

Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

Tempted by Love: Movies & Munchies February Film

Spicy Tomato Cranberry Preserve

A Parsi-inspired salad for The Last Letter of Rachel Ellsworth, a TLC Book Review

April/May Cook the Books: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson

Bean Salad and The Life List

A Difficult Movies & Munchies Post

Roasted Tomato and Basil White Bean Dip

A Summer Fresh Salad for The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer

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