Greek Tuna Salad
I love a good Greek Salad! Living in Asheville our neighbors owned a wonderful restaurant called Apollo Flame. We often visited their restaurant when we were craving Greek… Read More »
Spiced Peach Butter
Isn’t that Peach Butter beautiful? About two years ago I was preparing to teach my first Bread Baking Class called Bread Baking 101. A few of the women… Read More »
Tomato Parmesan Biscuits
I was thrilled when I saw that the tomato, one of my favorite fruits, was to be a featured item in the 2011 Food Network Summer Fest series…. Read More »
Feeling motivated and thankful
Zig Ziglar once said, “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily”. Don’t you just love that? That’s… Read More »
Empty Nest Day One: I survived!
Well folks, I survived my first and very quiet official day as an empty-nester! Last week, while on vacation, I knew that returning home would be challenging and… Read More »
Blueberry Muffins
The boys are home this weekend from college and we’re in the kitchen baking some goodies that they can take back with them and share with their roommates…. Read More »
Peanut Butter Fruit Dip
Last night we celebrated Amanda’s birthday and her mom made the most wonderful Peanut Butter Fruit Dip! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe with all of us,… Read More »
Buttermilk Biscuits
There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked biscuits on a Saturday morning or any morning for that matter! I remember my boys sitting in front of… Read More »
Chourico and Grits
While in Charleston, SC we ate a lot of grits! Charlestonians eat regular grits, Shrimp and Grits for breakfast, lunch and dinner, cheesy grits, fried grits, creamy grits… Read More »
Homemade Granola
After being a stay-at-home mom for twenty-two years (which was a great privilege) I am now an empty-nester! Eighteen of those years were spent homeschooling, so when Mike… Read More »
Dairy-free recipes for kiddos and their mommy’s who love them
Having a son with many food allergies, I really related to Kathy, a mom who recently asked me for some great snacks and recipes for her 9 month… Read More »
Citrus Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
What’s not to love about this cake? It has olive oil, rosemary, lemon, sugar…it’s just terrific! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl whisk together 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. 