Chocolate Fettuccini and a Brown Butter Sauce
I know there are skeptics out there. I was one. …a savory chocolate fettuccini? Yup! Before you begin to wonder about this savory chocolate creation, let me assure… Read More »
Confessions of a Nonconformist: Creating a Little Winter Sunshine
Four words: nesting, girly and craft stores. Men consider yourselves forewarned. Well, one more word: nonconformist. That’s me. Ladies, we all know that the brightness of the sun,… Read More »
Easy Savory Cheese Biscuits
As the mother of two adult sons, watching my children grow and change each year has been not only a gift, but so much fun. This growth always… Read More »
6 Natural Remedies for Winter Skin
This weekend I purchased a journal and a calendar in my never-ending effort to take better care of myself. One of the first things I wanted to… Read More »
Homemade Shake ‘n Bake Recipe
I don’t know what triggers childhood memories, but for me, they somehow always revolve around food. I know how surprised you must be. Hold your laughter, please. When… Read More »
Six Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is determined by the Chinese lunar calendar and falls in between January and February. Gung Hey Fat Choy! Today, January 31st, marks the beginning of… Read More »
Blue-Ribbon Chocolate Cake
We just celebrated our friend Donovan’s 21 st birthday with a special dinner. Donovan loves fettuccini alfredo and chocolate cake. We wanted to make this birthday particularly special…. Read More »
Fettuccini Alfredo Two Ways
After several months (Sorry, Corbin!) we finally had our favorite cashier over to make homemade pasta with us. There is nothing like making homemade pasta… Read More »
Jalapeno Cilantro Macaroni and Cheese Bar
I will soon be sharing two of my favorite comfort food recipes with my friends at Virginia This Morning. I love the folks there. They make me smile…. Read More »
Melon Fruit Salad with Citrus Dressing
So our beloved Patriots did not win yesterday’s championship game, will not be advancing to the Superbowl and watching was nor nearly as much fun as it would… Read More »
From Staple to Star: Cheddar-Crusted Omelets
We love Saturday mornings. Who doesn’t enjoy sleeping in a bit and then a hearty breakfast gathered around the family table? We sometimes make omelets together. We love… Read More »
Fruit and Nut Oatmeal Bars
Opened the pantry again this morning. Looking at me were the usual cast of characters: rolled oats, wholegrain bread, peanut and almond butters, bagels, English muffins, assorted jams… 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. 