Spiced Pumpkin Bread
2 eggs 1/2 c. agave nectar 1/4 c. pure maple syrup 1/3 c. canola oil 1 c. canned pumpkin 1/2 c. milk 2 c. King Arthur unbleached all-purpose… Read More »
Spiced Nuts
The perfect appetizer at any holiday gathering, a great gift for a friend, or a go-to snack when unexpected company arrives, my Spiced Nuts will please everyone! I… Read More »
Apple Pie Two Ways-What Types of Apples Do I Use?
I was recently asked a question about apples. Jenny, from North Carolina asked, “What is your choice for the best apple to use in an apple pie?” Great… Read More »
Maple Banana Blueberry Bread
I remember visiting my son at Campbell University. He was in his last year at Campbell University. Although he lived on campus that year, he was only thirty… Read More »
Berry Clafouti
My dear neighbor, Susan, turned fifty this month! You wouldn’t believe it if you saw her! In February of 2009, Susan’s family helped me organize a fundraiser to… Read More »
Apple Cider Spice Cake
Apple Cider Spice Cake 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 4 large eggs 1 cup apple cider* 3 cups King Arthur’s all-purpose unbleached flour 2 teaspoons… Read More »
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Topping: 1/2 cup all purpose unbleached flour 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon fresh or ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon… Read More »
Wholegrain Pumpkin Pie
Wholegrain Crust 2/3 rolled oats, ground fine in your food processor, or you can buy oat flour 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2… Read More »
Our Favorite Ginger Cookies
I thought I wasn’t fond of Ginger Cookies until I made this recipe! Gather your family in the kitchen and make them together! Your house is about to… Read More »
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
You are going to adore this recipe! 3/4 c. brown sugar 1 c. canned solid-pack unsweetened pumpkin 1 tsp. cinnamon 3 egg yolks 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1/4… Read More »
Spiced Pear and Plum Sour Cream Coffee Cake
My neighbor Marcia gave me this recipe when I lived in New York. Over the years I’ve made several variations. In the fall I was preparing my menu… Read More »
Sugar Cookies “Something for Baby… Something for Mom”
Our new neighbors moved in just in time for their new arrival! Their first child, a beautiful and healthy baby boy, was born just a few days after… 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. 