Ball Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker: My FAVORITE Pick for 2013
Over the years I have shared with you on my blog and in many of my TV segments some of my favorite cookbooks, kitchen gadgets, and cookware. I… Read More »
Spicy Cocktail Nuts
I love everything about having company. I love sitting with a friend having a cup of tea and scones or welcoming friends whether it be a family of… Read More »
Not-So-Amazing Pictures BUT Amazing Doughnuts: Sopapillas and Two Dipping Sauces
What happens when you are SUPER excited about a recipe — especially doughnuts? You take not-so-amazing pictures. Confession. My daughter-in-love and I were in such a hurry to… Read More »
Southwestern Eggrolls with Spicy Ranch Dip
My son Alex is like me. He loves thinking of interesting combinations for new recipes. He used to talk about owning and operating a food truck that specialized… Read More »
‘Twas Three Days After Christmas…a Fun-Loving Cookie Exchange
‘Twas three days after Christmas Do you wonder if you Caught the vision this year? Sometimes we don’t, And sometimes we do, And it’s not rocket science… Read More »
Christmas Pizelles
Like family Christmas newsletters, sharing and receiving homemade goodies during the holiday is one of the many things I love about Christmas. When living in New York, our… Read More »
Family Christmas Video Goes Viral!
Christmas has come early for my friends at Greenroom Communications this year. Just when we think it couldn’t get any better — it does! GMA, Fox & Friends,… Read More »
Homemade Custom Fortune Cookies
After attending a friend’s rehearsal dinner she planned for her son and daughter-in-love I would occasionally think about what I would do for my boys as the groom’s… Read More »
A Christian Perspective on a Chinese Tea Ceremony
As the groom’s parents we had the blessing of planning the rehearsal dinner for my son and daughter-in-love. Planning a special evening that represented and celebrated our two… Read More »
Eggnog Silver Dollar Pancakes
How beautiful was the morning sun today. Early morning is my most favorite part of each day. As I happily puttered around my kitchen, I began to hear… Read More »
Roasted Green Goddess Chicken
Although I do not fry many things, I but when I do I like marinating chicken in buttermilk before frying it, don’t you? It helps make a nice… Read More »
Roasted Cauliflower With Cheese Fondue
This week bloggers are sharing some of their favorite recipes for cauliflower with Food Network’s FN Dish. My family’s most favorite way to eat cauliflower is roasted. And… Read More »
Hello, I’m Elise Johnson and I’m so glad you found your way here! From my own experience, cooking and eating together as a family nurtures and strengthens family relationships quicker and stronger than any other way. Join me as I continue my grandmother’s legacy of
inter-generational cooking by inspiring families and friends to make memories in the kitchen. 