Ginger Cake Squares
This recipe was adapted from a ginger cake recipe in one of my favorite cookbooks, The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook by Cheryl and Griff Day. Every… Read More »
Let’s Talk Turkey!
Two of the most frequently asked questions about cooking turkeys are as follows: 1. Just what is the safest way to thaw out a turkey? 2. How do… Read More »
Butternut Squash Apple Soup
I just love this time of year, don’t you? Fall inspires me to decorate my home in autumnal colors, make family trips to local apple orchards, to pick… Read More »
Quintiles Well Fed Family Event and Recipes
The Well Fed Family Over the past few months, I have had the privilege of working with the American Heart Association and a wonderful company located in Durham,… Read More »
Sensational Succotash
A glimpse into my first assignment Today was my very first day representing BJ’s Wholesale Club! My first assignment was a segment on the Fox 8 Morning News… Read More »
Cranberry Apple Chutney
12 oz pkg fresh cranberries 1 apple, peeled, cored and diced 1 onion, diced 1/4 jalapeno pepper Zest and juice of one orange 2 cloves of garlic, grated… Read More »
Herb Roasted Turkey Breast
Although we usually enjoy traveling to see our family in Massachusetts for Thanksgiving, we are staying home this year. We will be with our family in spirit. There… Read More »
My Grandmother’s Portuguese Stuffing
A staple at each holiday meal or special family gathering, our family has been making this stuffing since I was a child. This is not like any stuffing… 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. 