Butternut Squash Apple Soup
I just love this time of year, don’t you? Fall inspires me to decorate my home in autumnal colors, make family trips to local apple orchards, to pick… Read More »
Cheesy Meaty Mac
Make no mistake, friends. What looks like a simple hamburger and macaroni casserole is really a combination that knocked my family socks off! We bought a pound of… Read More »
Fluffy Bacon Cheddar Omelets
I’m so excited because today is the first day of September! For me, the difference between August 31st and September 1st is that it feels like I instantly… Read More »
Round Two: Turkey Salisbury Steak
My friends at BJ’s Wholesale Club and I are excited about the upcoming football season! One of my favorite things to grill is my turkey burgers filled with… Read More »
Grilled Spinach, Feta and Turkey Burgers
Alex and I seized the day with a long, beautiful walk, an afternoon of working on our 1,000 piece Glow in the Dark puzzle and then we decided… Read More »
Terrific Tailgating Recipes
The best tailgating parties are the ones where you have guests rooting for both teams. We love football. Both Mike and I grew up in New England and… Read More »
Stuffed Eggplant
Eggplant is the star of this week’s Summerfest party! My hubby and son Alexander are not huge fans of eggplant, but my son Nathaniel and I are. Before… Read More »
Spiced Chai Tea Muffins
My son Alex’s college roommate, Reid, has been visiting us this weekend. I love visitors. I love Reid. He’s like my third son. Reid and I both adore… Read More »
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 »
Welcome! Let the transformation begin!
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… 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 »
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. 