Shepherd’s Pie with Onion Gravy
Our family had the pleasure of vacationing in England in 2005. We not only enjoyed the picturesque views, history and adorable thatched roofed homes, but the Shepherd’s Pie… Read More »
Alex’s Solar Oven: Peanut Butter Cookies
So excited to share this picture of my son Alexander, who was four years old at the time, making peanut butter cookies in a solar oven he made… Read More »
Pepper Steak
My grandmother and mother often made this meal and they typically used cubed steak. Last night I had sirloin tip, so I pounded it out a bit. I… Read More »
Cup of Cookies
My friend, Joanna in Asheville, North Carolina, gave me the original recipe for these cookies! We used to have a lot of Bake Sales in our neighborhood of… Read More »
Tips for cooking with herbs
“Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his… Read More »
Good breakfast choices for menopausal women and the men who love them
Many woman living with pre-menopause or menopause ask me about their diets. I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on television, but I do love… Read More »
Green Cardamom Chai Tea
I remember the first time I met Mike’s aunt. It was about 20 years ago. Aunt Hazel did not live very far from the airport and her home… Read More »
Italian Sausage Soup
There’s nothing quite like the smell of onions, celery and garlic cooking away! Add turkey sausage, spices, chicken broth and pasta and you’ve got an incredibly flavorful soup!… Read More »
Time to Sober Up!
Time for me to sober up! AM I ALONE? Did you overindulge during the holidays and are now trying to fit into your favorite pair of jeans? I… Read More »
Why does protein stick to pans?
Why does protein stick to metal pans and how I can avoid the sticking and tearing of the meat? This is one of the most frequently asked questions…. 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. 