Firefighters Appreciation Day
But sound aloud the praises, and give the victor-crown To our noble-hearted Firemen, who fear not danger’s frown. ~Frederic G.W. Fenn, “Ode to our Firemen,” 1878 Friday, February… Read More »
Oh, the things you can do with Hummus!
Oh, the things you can do with Hummus! Hummus is very good for you, especially if you are trying to eat a diet rich in protein. An expensive… Read More »
Multigrain Bread
For me certain smells bring back treasured memories like the smell of my children while they were little after a bath, my husband’s clothes as I take them… Read More »
Wholegrain Pumpkin Pie
Wholegrain Crust 2/3 rolled oats, ground fine in your food processor, or you can buy oat flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2… Read More »
Open Sesame Chicken Fingers
As much as we love saying (or in my case…loved saying…my guys are twenty-one and eighteen) “Open Sesame” to our children, it will not be necessary when you… Read More »
Sweet and Spicy Meatballs
Grown in southeastern part of the United States, muscadine grapes are rich sources of polyphenols and other nutrients studied for their potential health benefits. The Duplin Winery in… Read More »
“Cooking through Literature” a book and food lover’s dream!
New Culinary Class offered by Elise Johnson Elise is a wife and mom who has enjoyed homeschooling her children for the last seventeen years. She is also the… Read More »
The Joy of Compound Butters
Compound butter is butter that has a flavor, or additional ingredient(s) added to it. Compound butters are very easy to prepare and the possibilities are endless! One can… Read More »
Golabki, Polish Stuffed Cabbage
When I was a little girl, my dad would drive down to the Polish Club in my hometown of Fall River, Massachusetts. I remember my mom and I… Read More »
Mediterranean Baked Ziti
I had some Kalamata olives and a half a jar of sun-dried tomatoes in the refrigerator. What to do? What to do? In addition I needed a potluck… Read More »
Glazed Roasted Vegetables
Who can resist a platter of assorted roasted vegetables generously coated in a delicious herb-honey glaze? Certainly not I! Here’s my recipe for the perfect roasted vegetables. Assorted… Read More »
How to Make Caramelized Onions … Oh, So Easy!
Benjamin Franklin once said, “He that can have Patience, can have what he will” With a little patience, you can easily make caramelized onions! The key to cook… 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. 