Coq au Vin
The French have expertly created the most delicious stews such as Beef Bourguignon, Bouillabaisse (a seafood stew), and the Cassoulet (a bean stew). This chicken stew will leave… Read More »
The Big Easy’s Cafe au lait
Cafe au lait, is not a latte, instead it is brewed coffee, preferably dark French roast with chicory, with half scalded, not steamed, milk poured together from two… Read More »
French Meat Pie
One of husband’s childhood favorites growing up in New Bedford, Massachusetts, was French Meat Pie. I was delighted when I mastered the recipe. This is the perfect time… 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. 