Chocolate Castles

  • Christmas Clocks & Car Decor

    To everyone who has read Chocolate Castles in 2021 I just want to thank you. The Annual Report from Word press arrived today and it was exciting to see that over 18,000 people from over 90 countries read my blog this past year. So just wanted to thank each of you who have stopped by… Read more

  • Holiday Stew

    Originally posted on Chocolate Castles: This one is a winner, all you little elfs out there. It was served at a friends progressive dinner the other night and everyone had a fit over it. 1 1/2 lb pork cut into cubes 2 cups chopped onion 16 oz Kielbasa or Polish sausage cut in to 1/2… Read more

  • A Different Type of Christmas Carol

    It’s the dream of every (well almost every) grandmother to have a houseful of family over Christmas, and I am no exception. When our kids from Phoenix decided to come here for Christmas week, we were elated. Oh I could just imagine the sights and sounds we would get to have all around us. The… Read more

  • Not That God

    The other evening a sweet friend, Janet, gave me a book which was written by her son– in- law, Ryan Smith. The name of the book was Not That God. This morning I again woke up around 4 am and could not go back to sleep so found myself coming downstairs once again to drink hot… Read more

  • Friday Night Chicken Party

    Originally posted on Chocolate Castles: This is an exciting night….4 couples are coming over to experience a true southern fried chicken dinner, complete with homemade rolls, mashed potatoes, gravy and creamed corn. Their entrance fee is that each couple will have to sing a Christmas carol to get in the front door. Frosty and Noel… Read more

  • Raspberry Almond Bars

    3/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam 3 egg whites 6 tables sugar 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1 cup sliced almonds, divided Additional powdered sugar In a large bowl, cream the butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and… Read more