Chocolate Castles

  • Shrimp Salad

    Yesterday I wrote that I would post the Shrimp salad if the ladies liked it. It was a success. In fact, it really was such a hit that one of the ladies took the rest of it home. I ended up serving it in hollowed out avocado and it was such a refreshing summer salad.… Read more

  • Slips & Salads

    Being responsible for lunch today for a ladies Bible study, I decided to make shrimp salad and tomato mozzarella salad. At the last minute, I decided instead of making shrimp pasta salad, I would stuff avacados with the shrimp, so ran up to Kroger to buy avacados about 9:30 this morning. Being sure that I… Read more

  • 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