Orange Spice Cake
I first saw this recipe in the 2003 October/November edition of Taste of Home. I’ve made it every Christmas since then! The aromas that emanate from the oven… Read More »
Heavenly Peppermint Whipped Cream
What could be better on a cold winter day than sitting by the fire with your family and a hot cup of cocoa with a dollop of Peppermint… Read More »
My Mom’s Amazing Pot Roast and Gravy
Growing up, my mother and grandmother would make the most amazing pot roasts, turkeys and chicken in this marinade. I find slow roasting a recipe like this to… Read More »
Savory Oatmeal
Although trainers, nutritionists, body builders and doctors tell us to eat our oatmeal, oats had a very humble beginning. Once considered weeds among other crops, oats were used… Read More »
Homemade Vanilla Extract
In need of a gift for someone who loves to bake? Those who love to bake know that vanilla is an essential ingredient in baking. How about making… Read More »
Elise’s Best Biscotti
A bite of these remarkable cookies, ordered most by my customers at Christmas time, will make you think you’re in Italy. Sharing a recipe among many family and… Read More »
Fudgy Bonbons
My friend, Jane, found this old recipe years ago on the back of flour bag. We’ve been making versions of these ever since, especially for Valentine’s Day and… 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. 