Quinoa Crunch with Melons, Blueberries and Yogurt
With its’ juicy textures, sweet goodness and lovely bright colors fruit definitely attracts our attention. And for good reason. Fruit is one of the best foods we can… Read More »
Wholegrain Blueberry Muffins
I write this post on a beautiful rainy Sunday morning. How I love thunder, rain and lightning! Twenty-one years ago it rained on our wedding day. Many of… Read More »
Streusel-Topped Peach Muffins with Peach Butter
This week bloggers participating in Summer Fest 2012, a season-long garden party, are creating delicious recipes using peaches. How our family loves peaches! And the beautiful colors found… Read More »
My Best Bacon Cheddar Biscuits
Allow me to introduce you to your soon-to-be-favorite bacon cheddar biscuits! How can I be so sure? My family went crazy after I made these this morning! I… Read More »
Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles with Blueberry Syrup
Yesterday was my son Nathaniel’s 23rd birthday. Celebrating birthdays is always a big deal in our family! We all like to make the person’s special day extra meaningful… Read More »
10 Grain Muffins
My family has enjoyed these 10 Grain Muffins for a LONG time! In fact, I started making these way back in the day when our family homeschooled in… Read More »
Peanut Butter Banana Muffin Tops
Is it a scone or is it a muffin? I declare it’s a muffin top! New Kitchen Gadgets My mother-in-law has always enjoyed hunting down new kitchen gadgets…. Read More »
Yogurt Parfaits
In place of the sweet and heavier desserts made during the holidays, I made this dessert for friends on New Years Eve. Easy to prepare and to feel… Read More »
What can I possibly do with ALL THAT buttermilk?
My dear friend, Alex Ferguson, of Epic Realm Productions wanted to surprise his wife by making her my Cinnamon Roll Pancakes tomorrow. “Alex’s work is much too difficult,”… Read More »
Pumpkin Banana Pancakes
Autumn has arrived, Michael has returned home from a long business trip, Alexander is home for the weekend and Nathaniel took his dental exam yesterday and felt good… Read More »
The ease of making the perfect omelet
Making the perfect is not as intimidating as some might think. Just a few tips will insure that you, your family and friends will enjoy a flavorful, fluffy,… Read More »
Wholegrain Apple Oat Pancakes
The Food Network Blog is kicking off their season long Fall Fest 2011, which welcomes food and garden bloggers to feature garden-to-table recipes and tips. We’ll help you… 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. 