Vavo’s Stewed Potatoes
I have teamed up with Food Network and other bloggers who love food to begin contributing to a series called the Comfort Food Feast. So, we’ve all enjoyed… Read More »
Portuguese-Style Marinated Pork
My dad makes the most flavorful marinated pork. He has used diffenrt cuts of pork with thsi marinade, but tonight I used chops. Dad has even made tehis… Read More »
Portuguese Marinated Pork (Vinho d’alhos)
My hubby, Mike, smiled as he walked into the kitchen this morning. He was following the aroma of Vinho d’alhos or marinated pork. As I washed some dishes… Read More »
Portuguese Kale Soup
Growing up in a Portuguese family in Fall River, Massachusetts, I enjoyed my Grandmother Isabel’s Portuguese Kale Soup, also known as “Caldo Verde” immensely. Portuguese Kale Soup is… Read More »
Chourico and Grits
While in Charleston, SC we ate a lot of grits! Charlestonians eat regular grits, Shrimp and Grits for breakfast, lunch and dinner, cheesy grits, fried grits, creamy grits… Read More »
Saffron Rice Pudding
One of my favorite desserts made by my grandmother was her Rice Pudding. I could smell it a mile away. Like her Massa or Portuguese Sweet Bread, it… Read More »
Summer’s Here! New England Chourico Dogs
Summer has begun and we enjoyed some good old chourico franks on the grill! Growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, I remember my parents packing up these flavorful… 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
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