One of Fisher’s 5 Cent Cakes: The Chocolate Cake Roll
This is one of those posts that are, well, just plain special! After finding a place in my heart, my dear friend and neighbor, Karlie, found herself in… Read More »
Roasted Broccoli Crowns
Super, super easy, roasted broccoli is the perfect side dish to just any any main meal! Roasting vegetables brings out the vegetables sweetness, and adds crunch. Preheat your… Read More »
Baked Fish Mediterranean Style
Every spouse could use a nice calm, quiet evening after a long day at work. About one hour before my hubby was due home last night, I decided… Read More »
Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles with Blueberry Syrup
Yesterday was my son Nathaniel’s 23rd birthday. Celebrating birthdays is always a big deal in our family! We all like to make the person’s special day extra meaningful… Read More »
Vanilla Plum Tart
The FN Dish which provides trendy news, tips, tales and recipes from the Food Network has asked bloggers like me to participate in Summer Fest 2012. I enjoyed… Read More »
You Never Cook Alone at Quail Ridge Books!
I love cookbooks that tell a story (and in my case, my cookbook includes many stories). Angela Carter once said, “Reading a book is like re-writing it for… Read More »
How to make gnocchi
What a wonderful way to spend an evening! Nathaniel and Amanda asked me to teach them how to make gnocchi, a soft dumpling made out of potato, eggs,… Read More »
Wedge Salad with Cucumber Ranch Dressing
The instant my food processor began whirling around grating my cucumber, the fresh smell indicated that this was going to be a great salad dressing! There’s simply no… Read More »
Portuguese Marinated Pork (Vinho d’alhos)
My hubby, Mike, smiled as he walked into the kitchen this morning. He was following the aroma of Vinho d’alhos or marinated pork. As I washed some dishes… Read More »
Chocolate Chess Pie
Chess Pie, the quintessential southern dessert or is it? No one really knows where the name “chess pie’” came from, but some say that years ago gentlemen were… Read More »
Amanda’s No-Bake Individual Berry Cheesecakes
An answer to prayer…People always looked at me sort of funny when I told them I have been praying for my sons’ future wives since they were born…. Read More »
23 Fourth of July Recipes, Crafts & Decorations
Since 1941, the Fourth of July or Independence Day has been a federal holiday in the United States. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the… 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. 