Eliot's Eats

A life well read and well fed

Category: Recipes

  • Freezing Blackberries

    Freezing Blackberries

    I said that the last post was my last blackberry jam post.    It was not my last blackberry  post. I still had a few more quarts to go.   I was  tired of making jam so I decided to freeze the rest for pies and cobblers and making them  much later.   (I was becoming a bit tired…

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  • Blackberry-Lime Jam

    Blackberry-Lime Jam

    I gave some blackberry jam to a friend and colleague for her birthday last year.    She told me her husband paid this jam his best complement. “This is some damn fine jam.” I blushed. I have not posted the cooked version before but have blogged about the freezer jam version.    Now I am…

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  • Blackberry-Port Jam

    Blackberry-Port Jam

    Local blackberries are ready for the picking.

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  • Creamsicle Strawberry Pops

    Creamsicle Strawberry Pops

    First of all, I hope that everyone had a joyous holiday and everyone still has all their fingers and toes.    In other words, I hope your holiday was safe and without any fire work mishaps.  🙂   I missed strawberry season this year. It came and went. I know there is nothing local about…

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  • Dilly Potato Salad

    Dilly Potato Salad

    Need another side for the Fourth? Here ya’ go.

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  • Oregano-Tomato Butter

    Oregano-Tomato Butter

    Getting ready for the Fourth? Top your grilled corn on the cob with this great butter (or put it on burgers, steaks, BLTs…)

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  • Yogurt-Brown Sugar Panna Cotta with Balsamic Fruit

    Yogurt-Brown Sugar Panna Cotta with Balsamic Fruit

    A review of a truly “local” restaurant and a dish inspired by that meal. Keep reading for two (almost three) recipes: yogurt-brown sugar panna cotta, “100-year-old” Balsamic, and putting it all together.

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  • Dreaming of sushi (or not so much)

    Dreaming of sushi (or not so much)

    This month’s Food ‘n Flix film has me rethinking a foodie phobia.

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  • Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Bean Dip

    Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Bean Dip

    I great dip, spread, or wrap filling. Delicious!!

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  • The Muddler

    The Muddler

    A recipe for a refreshing cherry cocktail and mocktail.

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