I’m trying to think of something so universally appealing as cheese and outside of chocolate, I really can’t come up with much. So many other foods have lovers & haters, but really who doesn’t love cheese? With that love in mind–as well as a loving present from my bestie who’s all the way across the…
Author: elderjscott
Scott Elder is a self-taught home cook with a passion for cooking real food, celebrating outstanding local Ohio ingredients & constantly broadening his culinary horizons. He's a new daddy and an HR professional turned pediatric ICU nurse who revels in connecting with others. On his blog he shares his gastronomic exploits, travels and other life adventures.
Compound Butter
Ever have those moments in the kitchen where you have an epiphany about how to use something that’s not getting any fresher? Well, I made some creme fraiche not long ago using Snowville cream. I was so excited about it, too! We got to enjoy it in a few savory applications as well as sweet…
Something I Love: Snowville
There are things in this world that I absolutely love, like: My husband My friends/family My freedoms My job Crisp autumn air Leaf silhouettes The laughter of a child All of those are things I can’t make or buy and I think that might also be what makes me cherish them so much. There are other…
Salsa Two Ways
How would you describe the perfect summer day? What would you do? Where would you go? Who would be there? I was lucky enough to have a day like this a couple weekends ago–filled with love, family, sunshine, low humidity, good music, local foods and it ended with a visit to a food truck roundup….
Millions of Peaches
Yeah, you probably have that song in your head now. You’re welcome! My dear cousin, Natalie, let me know about a farm who sends a truck of peaches up from FL. I’m usually a pretty locally-focused guy, but she swore these were the best peaches I’d ever eat so I took her at her word….
Tomato Bourbon Jam
This jam has become a perennial favorite in our house. It’s an excellent way to use up either perfect tomatoes or those that might not be looking the best, but aren’t yet ready for the compost pile. I used this recipe with a few tweaks, of course. Last year I added pectin, this year I didn’t….
Lemon-Rosemary Sandwich Cookies with Mascarpone-Lemon Curd Creme
So it’s high time I share this recipe with the world… Well, I’ve shared it a couple times, just not yet on this blog so here goes. Do you have a party or potluck coming up? Perhaps a special someone’s birthday, graduation, etc.? Or do you just want an excuse to enjoy something decadent yet…
Jalapeño-Cheddar Biscuits
I have stacks and stacks of old Bon Appetit magazines that Chad would really love to see me toss in the recycling bin. I’m nowhere near being a hoarder and sure just about all of their recipes are online, but every now and then I really crave thumbing through an old paper issue and picking…
Blueberry Walnut Brownies
I don’t bake a lot. Baking is much more precise than cooking and therefore I feel like I’m a little too controlled. With that said, I’ve learned a some things to help make the process a bit less exact while keeping an eye toward better health. You can swap out puréed fruit for some (never…
Jandy’s Garlic Festival
This post is part of my Local Foods Week series. Local Foods Week is an 9-day celebration of the fantastic experience that is locally-focused eating in Columbus, Ohio. A couple weekends ago, Chad and I took a trip to the Bellefontaine area to tour the Piatt Castles. While we were there, we stopped by the…
Skillet Rustic. Urban. Food.
This post is part of my Local Foods Week series. Local Foods Week is an 9-day celebration of the fantastic experience that is locally-focused eating in Columbus, Ohio. ———————————————————- I had the great fortune of sharing breakfast this past Sunday with my cousin. We took the opportunity to kick off Local Foods Week at Skillet just southeast…
Live, Love & Sustain 