Chocolate Castles

  • Senior Shopping Bags & Senior Moments

    Randy and I began with great plans of being such proud little “going green” seniors as we headed out the back door to go grocery shopping. We had laid one of our recyclable bags out so we would not forget to get them off the hook in the garage, which is what happens each week. We… Read more

  • Chocolate Cake

    1 DUNCAN Hines chocolate fudge cake mix 5 eggs 1 small package of instant French vanilla, cheesecake or chocolate pudding mix 1 cup sour cream 1 stick (1/2 cup) melted butter and 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup water 1 cup chocolate chips Mix altogether except chocolate chips and beat for 2 min.  Add chocolate chips… Read more

  • Brookies

    Yesterday I had a meeting to attend and it is one I go to once a month. For some reason I have decided this past year that I cannot go unless I have dessert in my hand to pass around. After asking the friend who leads the meeting what she would like to have me… Read more

  • Cheese & Herb Scones

    I don’t know about you, but not only do I feel a little British when I eat scones, but I certainly feel a little Martha Stewartie when I make them. Just returning from grocery shopping I happened to look on the back of a bag of shredded sharp cheddar cheese and noticed this recipe. We… Read more

  • Little Lemon Drops

    This morning I had some family over to introduce a line of clothing that our DIL, Mandy is now selling, called LouLaRoe!  It has opened up a new world of comfortable clothing to me!  I can still wear my earrings and pearls but not have to be dressed up!  I can bend, pack boxes, do… Read more

  • A Blonde Moment

    This post is being done out of duress. When Randy and I were grocery shopping today the sweet little lady checking us out began putting one item in each bag. With each item being put into a bag before swirling the little bag holder around to put another item in another bag, I became more… Read more