Chocolate Castles

  • Labor Day in Big Bear

    Originally posted on Chocolate Castles: This past weekend, we were invited to a friend’s house up in the mountains at Big Bear Lake. We were told, “well, you poor things, you have had so much company and must be tired, why don’t you and Randy come up for the long weekend so you can rest,… Read more

  • White Lightning Chicken Chile

    Since the temps have fallen below 100, surely the cooler weather will be here shortly. When it does, we need to be prepared to have a big pot of chile ready for that first cool evening. This is taken from Southern Living Comfort Food magazine. 1 large sweet onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2… Read more

  • Silver Sneakers & Seniors

    For the past few months, I have begun to feel guilty that some extra pounds have found their way onto my person. (love that term, makes it sound not so personal, like it is happening to someone else) Some of our kids are real exercise junkies and are always making fun of me for keeping… Read more

  • Blueberry Buttermilk Bundt Cake

    Last night I wanted to do some baking before beginning an exercise class today, so when I saw this in a magazine, I knew that it was calling my name. So I made it. It is so light and refreshing that Randy and I both just kept going back for “just one more bite.” Cake… Read more

  • Bringing Respect to America

    Just finished watching Donald Trump answer questions from reporters on TV. As I sat here listening, so many thoughts came over me. Hearing him talk of how American can be great again, brings hope to me. But it cannot happen overnight or without change in each and every home.  I have never really been very politically involved, which as… Read more

  • Southern Pecan Praline Cake

    Taken from Southern Living Magazine: Cake 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar,firmly packed 4 large eggs, room temp 3 cups flour 1 1/2 teas baking powder 1/4 teas baking soda 1/2 teas salt 1 cup milk 2 teas vanilla Praline Frosting 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1… Read more