Spiced Carrot Marmalade
I am so excited to share my new favorite recipe with you! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, I am preparing a Spiced Carrot Marmalade that will be… Read More »
Seafood in a Creamy Saffron Broth
Mike and I had a craving for seafood. I had a little saffron left in my spice drawer, so I decided to pick up some fresh cod and… Read More »
Creamed Corn
Every family has their holiday favorites and if you’re like us, you have many! For Thanksgiving I enjoy making my mother and grandmother’s recipe for Portuguese Style Turkey…. Read More »
Portuguese Kale Soup
Growing up in a Portuguese family in Fall River, Massachusetts, I enjoyed my Grandmother Isabel’s Portuguese Kale Soup, also known as “Caldo Verde” immensely. Portuguese Kale Soup is… Read More »
Fall Harvest Salad
A few months ago I was blessed to be a part of a fundraiser called Wheels for Samantha. A group of individuals got together to raise funds for… Read More »
Coupon Mania! Money-Saving Shopping Tips
Coupon clipping is becoming so popular now that there is even a show called Extreme Couponing on TLC! Incredible Savings Clipping coupons can offer INCREDIBLE savings. According to… Read More »
A funny thing happened yesterday…
A funny thing happened at the studio. As the culinary contributor for the My Carolina Today show for over a year, it had been about four months since… Read More »
Quintiles Well Fed Family Event and Recipes
The Well Fed Family Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of working with the American Heart Association and a wonderful company located in Durham,… Read More »
Guilt-Free Pumpkin Mousse
Here’s to your health! Guilt-Free Pumpkin Mousse is a terrific and healthy dessert you can feel good about serving on Thanksgiving or any day of the week! Our… Read More »
Sensational Succotash
A glimpse into my first assignment Today was my very first day representing BJ’s Wholesale Club! My first assignment was a segment on the Fox 8 Morning News… Read More »
Celebration Cake – Lemon Butter Delight
Why name this insanely delicious lemon cake the ” Celebration Cake”? First Reason for Celebrating #1 Well, it is been a week of celebration here at Camp Johnson…. Read More »
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup – to roast or not to roast?
With autumn finally here, I love making different kinds of soups. What’s your favorite fall-inspired soup? There’s just something comforting about a bowl of soup particularly tomato soup!… 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. 