Why buy organic milk in cartons and fun ways to recycle
Why buy organic milk Avoid deterioration of milk protein by purchasing organic milk in cardboard cartons. Milk proteins degrade when exposed to light or specific enzymes. Two… Read More »
Skillet Berry Cobbler
I’m ready for fall? How ’bout you? We’ve had company this weekend and we have done a lot of baking! We made spiced chai tea muffins, an apple… Read More »
Cheesy Meaty Mac
Make no mistake, friends. What looks like a simple hamburger and macaroni casserole is really a combination that knocked my family socks off! We bought a pound of… Read More »
Fluffy Bacon Cheddar Omelets
I’m so excited because today is the first day of September! For me, the difference between August 31st and September 1st is that it feels like I instantly… Read More »
Round Two: Turkey Salisbury Steak
My friends at BJ’s Wholesale Club and I are excited about the upcoming football season! One of my favorite things to grill is my turkey burgers filled with… Read More »
Grilled Spinach, Feta and Turkey Burgers
Alex and I seized the day with a long, beautiful walk, an afternoon of working on our 1,000 piece Glow in the Dark puzzle and then we decided… Read More »
Terrific Tailgating Recipes
The best tailgating parties are the ones where you have guests rooting for both teams. We love football. Both Mike and I grew up in New England and… Read More »
Stuffed Eggplant
Eggplant is the star of this week’s Summerfest party! My hubby and son Alexander are not huge fans of eggplant, but my son Nathaniel and I are. Before… Read More »
Maps are for men and one of my favorite things
Okay, so these are old, but they’ve aged gracefully, wouldn’t you say? I don’t feel comfortable storing food in them, but that’s just fine because they serve a… Read More »
Spiced Chai Tea Muffins
My son Alex’s college roommate, Reid, has been visiting us this weekend. I love visitors. I love Reid. He’s like my third son. Reid and I both adore… Read More »
Apple Cranberry Tatin
I admit it. I love the color and smell of a thickened amber-colored syrup made from sugar and water. It just makes me happy. It was that burnt… Read More »
Quinoa Crunch with Melons, Blueberries and Yogurt
With its’ juicy textures, sweet goodness and lovely bright colors fruit definitely attracts our attention. And for good reason. Fruit is one of the best foods we can… 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. 