Unbelievable Apple Cider
Not only is this the perfect beverage for fall, winter and the holidays, but this delicious cider is super easy and will welcome your family and guests with… 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 »
Lemon Berry Scones
How does one describe the smells of these amazing scones baking? Drool, over stimulation and a loud hungry stomach, oh I could on! You MUST make these delicious… Read More »
Oh, So Easy Oatmeal…Overnight!
1 cup steel cut, rolled or old-fashioned oats ¾ cup walnuts, almonds or pecans 1 cup dried cranberries 1/2 to 1 cup dried figs or apricots, chopped 4… Read More »
Homemade Maple Syrup
Okay, so you just made your favorite pancakes or french toast and realize that you’re out of maple syrup. No worries! A friend in New York shared this… Read More »
Outrageous Cranberry Oatmeal Chip Cookies
2.5 c. King Arthur flour unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 c. softened butter 1 c. granulated sugar 1 c. light brown sugar… Read More »
Heavenly Chocolate Pudding
I loved living upstairs from my grandmother throughout my childhood. I vividly remember going into her kitchen as she’d be preparing supper. I would ask smiling, “Did you… 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. 