Rustic Nut Bars
Today is Day Two of my Bake-A-Thon. I love to bake. I also love my friend Sharon and her family to the moon and back. Conner, Sharon and… Read More »
Not-So-Amazing Pictures BUT Amazing Doughnuts: Sopapillas and Two Dipping Sauces
What happens when you are SUPER excited about a recipe — especially doughnuts? You take not-so-amazing pictures. Confession. My daughter-in-love and I were in such a hurry to… Read More »
Red Velvet Cake
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful weekend with your families! On Friday I was invited by my friend Sharon to hear Yellowood Group CEO, Olalah Njenga, speak… Read More »
Ask Elise: How to make powdered sugar
Are you like me? Have you gone into your pantry or cupboard looking for powdered or confectioner’s sugar to find that you ARE OUT! Darn it, that is… Read More »
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Pumpkin makes everything taste better, does it not? Loving so many aspects of fall our family recently wondered what life would be like without this wonderful season? One… Read More »
Decadent Fallen Chocolate Peanut Butter Souffles
I love when my hubby gets to accompany me on my travels to media appearances for my good friends at BJ’s Wholesale Club. On Saturday we were in… Read More »
It’s all how you look at things: Chocolate Chai Cupcakes
I know that it’s all about how you look at things. We recently hired a company to pressure wash our house and stain our back deck and screened… Read More »
Mrs. Little’s Delicious Blueberry Cake
Hear ye! Hear ye! Call your friends. Pass it along. Get your tube pans and forks ready… You are about to taste THE BEST blueberry cake to ever… Read More »
Berry Pudding
Loretta Scott once said, “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.“ I love that. Don’t you? My son Nathaniel and his fiance Amanda have been visiting… Read More »
Blondies, Infinite Possibilities
I know, I know. I just started P90X, almost killed myself, winded up at the doctor’s office, had two cat-scans done and am now making blondies! I was… Read More »
Crispy Toffee Bars
I have Corned Beef and Cabbage bubblin’ away on my stove top. It smells so good in here that Alex and I admittedly ate our dessert first! The… Read More »
Triple Berry Oat Cobbler
Today we are celebrating! My son Alexander is in his second year at college. He made it on the dean’s list this semester and we are so proud… 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. 