Filipino Barbecue
The Olympic Games began this Friday. We were really excited about the opening ceremony. We made a decision to create an international menu and chose cuisine from the… Read More »
Lumpia, Filipino Spring Rolls
Lumpia is a Filipino style egg roll my husband and I grew up enjoying at our friend Rex’s house. Rex’s mom, Gloria, (who we still call her Mrs…. Read More »
How to make the perfect pound cake
Muppet extraordinaire, Miss Piggy once said, “Never eat more than you can lift.” As a child I could not understand why anyone would want to eat a… Read More »
The 2012 Olympic Games: The flavors of England and a very romantic gesture
Nine years ago my husband surprised our family when he announced, “We’re all going to London, England!” Several years earlier, while Mike was in college, the opportunity arose… Read More »
Orange Summer Squash Bread
The fine folks at Food Network team up with food and garden bloggers like me to host Summer Fest 2012, an exciting season-long garden party! Shared each week… Read More »
Creamy Cinnamon Ice Cream
Since 2004 I have enjoyed teaching a culinary camp called Cooking across America for younger children in the summer months. Homemade ice cream is a must in the… Read More »
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 »
Roasted Broccoli Crowns
Super, super easy, roasted broccoli is the perfect side dish to just any any main meal! Roasting vegetables brings out the vegetables sweetness, and adds crunch. Preheat your… Read More »
Fluffy Buttermilk Waffles with Blueberry Syrup
Yesterday was my son Nathaniel’s 23rd birthday. Celebrating birthdays is always a big deal in our family! We all like to make the person’s special day extra meaningful… 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 »
You Never Cook Alone at Quail Ridge Books!
I love cookbooks that tell a story (and in my case, my cookbook includes many stories). Angela Carter once said, “Reading a book is like re-writing it for… Read More »
How to make gnocchi
What a wonderful way to spend an evening! Nathaniel and Amanda asked me to teach them how to make gnocchi, a soft dumpling made out of potato, eggs,… 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. 