Southern Sweet Tea with a Twist
According to Wikipedia, the oldest known sweet ice tea recipe was published in 1879 in a community cookbook called Housekeeping in Old Virginia by Marion Cabell Tyree, who… Read More »
Sweet Green Tea
Did you know that June is National Iced Tea month? Neither did I! Thanks, Lori! Reward yourself with a nice cold glass of sweet tea WITHOUT the sugar… Read More »
Spiked Southern Sweet Tea
8 cups water 7 orange pekoe tea bags 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/3 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice Two lemons, quartered Two plums quartered 1 cup high-proof… 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. 