A Black Bear, Blueberry Bushes and an Amazing Orange-Glazed Blueberry Pie
Every time I think of blueberries I am reminded of the time my son and I went for our evening bike ride around the 62-acre lake we lived… Read More »
Sauteed Summer Squash
With so many beautiful zucchini and yellow squash popping up in everyone’s garden, I thought I’d share with you one of our family’s favorite recipes! This recipe could… Read More »
10 Grain Muffins
My family has enjoyed these 10 Grain Muffins for a LONG time! In fact, I started making these way back in the day when our family homeschooled in… Read More »
Classic Strawberry Shortcake
Each time I drive by the strawberry field near our home I am reminded of the many mornings our family has picked blueberries and strawberries together. No matter… Read More »
Tropical Grilled Chicken Salad
We were recently invited to the Bahama Breeze restaurant to celebrate a friend’s 50th birthday. Our friends suggested a salad of mixed greens, grilled chicken, tropical fruit and… Read More »
Polenta Blueberry Cobbler
I love any and all types of cobblers especially those topped with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream! I love the cool addition of the cream with… Read More »
Peanut Butter Banana Muffin Tops
Is it a scone or is it a muffin? I declare it’s a muffin top! New Kitchen Gadgets My mother-in-law has always enjoyed hunting down new kitchen gadgets…. Read More »
Beignets and other Mardi Gras Favorites
The Lenten season will begin on Ash Wednesday. Lent marks the forty days before Easter. Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is also called the Carnival Season. On… Read More »
Caramel Tart
Who doesn’t love caramel? This cream cheese pie dough is super delicious, too! Be sure to make this a day ahead of time as it needs time to… Read More »
Homemade Sausage Ravioli with Brown Butter
Yesterday I visited my good friends Bill and Karlie. We were talking about my upcoming cookbook and some of the recipes and stories in it. We laughed, teared… Read More »
Corn “Chowda”
I love Applegate Farms Turkey Uncured Nitrate-Free bacon. Did you know that BJ’s Membership Club carries a variety of wonderful Applegate Farms products for your family to enjoy?… Read More »
Winter Blues?
Baby, it’s cold outside! All of our Christmas decorations, with the exception of our village have been organized and tucked away in the attic, ready for their appearance… 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. 