Chocolate Castles

  • Princess On The Porch

    It has happened. Princess On The Porch has been published by Westbow, a division of Thomas Nelson. It is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and available for Kindle. There are several precious friends who helped make this a reality. Amy and Kathy Duncan (mother and daughter), Peggy Stodola & Cora Wilkinson, I owe you so much… Read more

  • Pimiento Meatballs With Olive Tapenade

    Taken from Food Network Magazine from a couple years ago, these meatballs will be a hit at your next gathering! For the Tapenade 1/2 cup pitted green olives 1 cup fresh parsley 5 scallions, roughly chopped 1 1/2 tables capers, drained and rinsed 1 small clove garlic, minced (more if you like it a little… Read more

  • 4th Of July!!!!

    I love fireworks, I love what they stand for. We have had a whirlwind of company the past 2 weeks with more family coming in from Austin today. I just made the pioneer woman’s incredible chocolate sheet cake. My son coming in from Austin is bringing his new “friend” for us to meet. I have… Read more

  • July 4th & Just Some Thoughts

    We are sitting here, watching news before heading out with some of our kids to watch fireworks. We love fireworks and picnics. It is truly one of the most fun activities that I look forward to every summer. As we were watching the news and listening to warnings regarding possible threats by terrorist across the… Read more

  • Blueberry Buttermilk Bundt Cake

    Love, love, love blueberries! This recipe is taken from Food Network Summer Favorites! Cake: 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temp, plus more for the pan. 3 cups plus 2 tables all purpose flour 2 1/2 teas baking powder 1 1/4 teas salt 1 3/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 large eggs, at… Read more

  • Randy, Peter & Frosty It’s All About You

    Today my sweet husband turns a year older. As I stated in a previous post, it angers me that we eat the same foods, yet he is healthy as a horse. He just returned from getting pictures taken of his heart to find any plaque that has accumulated. Any number under 5 is good. His… Read more