Double Chocolate Banana Bread
It’s no secret. I have a great relationship with chocolate. Don’t you? This morning, I wanted to satisfy my chocolate craving and so I adapted my Brown Sugar… Read More »
The Best Bread Pudding Ever
This is our family’s favorite recipe for bread pudding! This recipe comes from the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina. Cubes of dry breadare soaked in a yummy… Read More »
Pumpkin Wontons plus one more
Last night I taught a really fun cooking class. We made Asian-inspired recipes like my Sinangag Rice. We also used my Filipino Barbecue marinade for shrimp. My guest… Read More »
Colossal Chocolate Chippers
Place your rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, sift together flour and baking soda. Add kosher salt… Read More »
Brandied Truffles
Oh, how we love these truffles! The Hershey Kiss found inside of each confection and the addition of good brandy adds just the right surprise to these holiday… Read More »
Pumpkin Banana Chip Bread
Last night our family enjoyed our dinner on our screened in porch out back. It is was so nice. After a crazy couple of weeks, everyone was home… Read More »
Individual Apple Spice Cakes
I hope this photo makes you want to bake up these individual apple cakes right now! But before we talk about how I made them and the adorable… 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 »
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 »
23 Fourth of July Recipes, Crafts & Decorations
Since 1941, the Fourth of July or Independence Day has been a federal holiday in the United States. The tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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. 