By Eliot, on January 28th, 2026
I haven’t posted much since the holidays but it is snowing and the outlook is that we will be snowed in for at least three days (if not more).
We’ve both been baking. Me: apple butter donuts and sourdough crackers. The Hubs: sourdough bread and sourdough cinnamon rolls. Soups and stews are on . . . → Read More: What I’ve been reading…
By Eliot, on January 26th, 2026
I make these crackers quite often and have been since 2018. I first highlighted them on a charcuterie board but I never really wrote down the recipe.
The Hubs has been maintaining and nurturing a sourdough for about eight months. He’s dedicated and has mastered a lot of recipes. I decided to revisit these . . . → Read More: Rosemary-Parmesan Sourdough Crackers
By Eliot, on January 24th, 2026
Julia’s version of Boeuf Bourguignon, some bruschetta, and mini-chocolate pies to celebrate Julie & Julia for Movies & Munchies! . . . → Read More: Julie & Julia revisited…from 2012 to 2026
By Eliot, on December 22nd, 2025
Actually, there are three cookie recipes here today: a basic butter cookie, an almond spice cookie, and a lemon cookie. . . . → Read More: Two for one cookies
By Eliot, on December 15th, 2025
Another recipe from a 2003 Gourmet magazine. Instead of an appetizer, I decided to make something sweet—Pine Nut Tassies. . . . → Read More: Pine Nut Tassies
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
By Eliot, on November 30th, 2025
I found so many worthy recipes in the December 2003 vintage Gourmet that it was hard to know where to start backing. . . . → Read More: Spiced Nuts
By Eliot, on November 27th, 2025
If you recall, dear reader, I am embarking on a holiday theme entitled “Almost Vintage.” I’m scouring through my hoarded Gourmet and Martha Stewart Living magazines from the 90s, 00s and through 2022 (when MSL ceased publication). It’s been a stroll down memory lane for sure.
It’s on to the December issues now. I . . . → Read More: Almost Vintage Holidays continued…on to December!
By Eliot, on November 20th, 2025
Hannah and Her Sisters is the November Movies & Munchies selection. Camilla is hosting. It’s getting a bit harder to find Thanksgiving films that we haven’t already featured, either at M&M or at the old Food ‘n Flix group. Glad Camilla found this one.
I am a firm believer that you are either . . . → Read More: Our Thanksgiving movie: Hannah and Her Sisters
By Eliot, on November 16th, 2025
The original recipe (once more from Martha Stewart Living November 2021 edition) is entitled Sweet-and-Tangy Relish. I honestly didn’t find anything sweet tasting about it (but we did love it). So, I decided to change up the name and add some cheese to the mix.
From the magazine. Red peppadew peppers do add more . . . → Read More: Charcuterie Salsa
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