Chocolate Castles

  • Simple Ginger Cookies

    I have to admit that I bought some Little Debbie Gingerbread men cookies the other day when we were in Phoenix out shopping with some of the grandkids. I have NEVER bought any Little Debbie anything for myself but didn’t have anything at my daughter’s house to make anything. (It is still such a shock… Read more

  • Raspberry Coconut Cake

    What a gorgeous cake to complete your dessert buffet this Christmas Season.  Red and White in color and coconut and raspberry in flavor. 1 box Duncan Hines French Vanilla or White Cake mix 3 cups flaked coconut, divided 6 ssquares (1 oz ea) white baking chocolate 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream 3/4 cup seedless raspberry… Read more

  • Pecan Pie Cookies

    Perfect for the cookie exchanges which we all love to attend. *Am using a mini cupcake pan for these 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3 tables light corn syrup 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans 2 cups flour 1 teas baking powder 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 3/4  cup butter, softened 1 egg… Read more

  • Gift Giving

    If you are looking for a gift that would encourage loved ones with laughter, words of hope and Truth,then Princess on the Porch is the perfect gift. It is filled with stories for the different seasons of your life which would lift the spirits of maybe young moms who cannot see that the terrible twos… Read more

  • Coming Home To Christmas

    After 20 days we arrived home late last night. We had been driving from Phoenix for the last 2 days. Frosty has been sick with a horrible cough which sounds like he smokes a carton a day. So driving and listening to him make noises which I have never heard before had me repeating at… Read more

  • Italian Pot Pies

    We are leaving tomorrow for Phoenix to spend Thanksgiving with our kids before heading back to Texas. It has been a glorious 2 weeks with friends who have become like family to both Randy and I. Since today is our last day here we decided to go back to 2 of our favorite restaurants before… Read more