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 »
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 »
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. 