Mason Jar Party: Meet Some of My Friends
Food brings people together and the relationships made with other food bloggers is no exception. We all love our families, our friends, we love cooking and baking, we… Read More »
It’s Pie Day!
Pie. I love EVERYTHING, and I mean everything, about it. The crusts: all butter pie crust, graham cracker cracker, shortbread…. Fruit, nuts, chocolate silk, ice cream, pudding… Happy… Read More »
Ball Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker: My FAVORITE Pick for 2013
Over the years I have shared with you on my blog and in many of my TV segments some of my favorite cookbooks, kitchen gadgets, and cookware. I… Read More »
Family Christmas Video Goes Viral!
Christmas has come early for my friends at Greenroom Communications this year. Just when we think it couldn’t get any better — it does! GMA, Fox & Friends,… Read More »
Homemade Custom Fortune Cookies
After attending a friend’s rehearsal dinner she planned for her son and daughter-in-love I would occasionally think about what I would do for my boys as the groom’s… Read More »
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting
I just can’t get enough pumpkin, can you? I swear when October comes around I am in full pumpkin mode! Two of my favorites are my pumpkin chip… Read More »
The Past, a Special Birthday, Jerk Chicken Recipe and the Future
Our eldest son Nathaniel will be getting married this November so this was the last year our family would be celebrating his birthday living in our home. Moving… Read More »
Greek Style Chicken and Veggie Pizza
I love Greek style chicken. The herbs. The feta. The tartness form the vinegar and lemon. I love everything about it especially becasue you can bake a bunch… Read More »
Outstanding Asian Burgers
My family loves my turkey feta burgers with green goddess mayo found in my cookbook, You Never Cook Alone, but for this Memorial Day I decided to change… Read More »
An Unbridled Brunch
On a recent Saturday morning, our home was bustling with excitement. Our good family friend, Amanda, was getting married and I had been asked to host the bridal… Read More »
Comfort Food Feast — Stews, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo & much more
Week 7: I’m excited! The Food Network’s Comfort Food Feast continues! This week food bloggers like me are sharing our favorite recipes for stews! Opening the weekly emails… Read More »
As Seen On TV: Superbowl XLVII Pizza Recipes
As the chef spokesperson for BJ’s Wholesale Sale Club, I get to travel to television stations around the country sharing my passion for family and food. BJ’s Wholesale… 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. 