One of Fisher’s 5 Cent Cakes: The Chocolate Cake Roll
This is one of those posts that are, well, just plain special! After finding a place in my heart, my dear friend and neighbor, Karlie, found herself in… Read More »
Vanilla Plum Tart
The FN Dish which provides trendy news, tips, tales and recipes from the Food Network has asked bloggers like me to participate in Summer Fest 2012. I enjoyed… Read More »
Chocolate Chess Pie
Chess Pie, the quintessential southern dessert or is it? No one really knows where the name “chess pie’” came from, but some say that years ago gentlemen were… Read More »
Amanda’s No-Bake Individual Berry Cheesecakes
An answer to prayer…People always looked at me sort of funny when I told them I have been praying for my sons’ future wives since they were born…. Read More »
Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream and more
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I can hardly wait to share this recipe for blueberry cheesecake ice cream with you! I am offering up a recipe for… Read More »
A Black Bear, Blueberry Bushes and an Amazing Orange-Glazed Blueberry Pie
Every time I think of blueberries I am reminded of the time my son and I went for our evening bike ride around the 62-acre lake we lived… Read More »
Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Each time I drive by the strawberry field near our home I am reminded of the many mornings our family has picked blueberries and strawberries together. No matter… Read More »
Polenta Blueberry Cobbler
I love any and all types of cobblers especially those topped with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream! I love the cool addition of the cream with… Read More »
February is National Cherry Month
Bing, Black Stone, Chelan, Choke, Lapins, Maraschino, Morello, Napoleon, North Star, Rainier, Spanish, Sweetheart and Tieton are just some of the varieties of cherries, often referred to as… Read More »
Caramel Tart
Who doesn’t love caramel? This cream cheese pie dough is super delicious, too! Be sure to make this a day ahead of time as it needs time to… Read More »
Meringue Clouds, Port Wine Berry Sauce and Fresh Berries
Meringue and berries are the perfect combination. A very elegant and light dessert, meringue is also very easy to make even for the novice cook. Unlike souffles, you… Read More »
Peanut Butter Banana Cake plus Gluten 101
Our dear friends, The Forster’s, came over for dinner Saturday evening and I wanted to make something special for them. I knew Amanda loved my Chicken and Sausage… 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. 