Six Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese lunar calendar and falls in between January and February. Gung Hey Fat Choy! Today, January 31st, marks the beginning of… Read More »
‘Twas Three Days After Christmas…a Fun-Loving Cookie Exchange
‘Twas three days after Christmas Do you wonder if you Caught the vision this year? Sometimes we don’t, And sometimes we do, And it’s not rocket science… Read More »
Christmas Pizelles
Like family Christmas newsletters, sharing and receiving homemade goodies during the holiday is one of the many things I love about Christmas. When living in New York, our… Read More »
Wicked Good Halloween Recipes
After last night’s World Series win, I couldn’t resist calling this post “wicked good” Halloween recipes. Way to go boys! Our family has hosted many a Halloween party… Read More »
A Stress-Free Petite Party
With the holidays upon us, what could be better than an easy, relaxing and stress-free gathering? Here are some of my tips and recipes for the perfect tapas… Read More »
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring!
I love North Carolina and spring is definitely in the air. The birds are chirping. The grass is bright green and ready to be cut again and I’ve… Read More »
Irish Soda Bread
St. Patrick’s Day Menu at the Johnson’s: Irish Soda Bread, Irish Stew, and Colcannon. Give it a try!
Cinnamon Buns
This is hands down the best recipe for Cinnamon Rolls! My friend Ronda from Asheville posted a comment about her friend Brundi’s amazing Cinnamon Rolls. Well, my hubby… Read More »
The Best Bread Pudding Ever
This is our family’s favorite recipe for bread pudding! This recipe comes from the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina. Cubes of dry breadare soaked in a yummy… Read More »
Stuffed Flank Steak
Flank steak filled rubbed with fresh parsley and garlic, filled with fresh spinach leaves, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs is simmered in an Italian gravy. This has… Read More »
Cooking With Elise at The Matthews House
From the moment I entered The Matthews House in Cary, NC I felt the warmth and joy surrounding this magnificent home. I did not and could not imagine… Read More »
Ginger Cake Squares
This recipe was adapted from a ginger cake recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks, The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook by Cheryl and Griff Day. Every… 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. 