Chocolate Castles

  • Princess On The Porch

    This day ranks among the top days in my last 20 years!(yes, and the days all the grandkids were born, so please, our adult children, don’t write me yelling that those days should be the most important) The book I have been working on for more years than I care to admit is being printed… Read more

  • Cornbread Stuffed Tomatoes

    We picked up a few tomatoes yesterday that had the most delicious flavor. As much as I love Fall, I will miss the tomatoes that we have in the summer. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the last tomatoes of summer. 4 ripe tomatoes 2 cups crumbled cornbread 1/2 cup mayo 4-6 slices… Read more

  • Cheesy Caramelized Onion & Bacon Dip

    What is wrong with me? Why am I posting all these dips? It is weird that these have all caught my eye when usually it is the desserts that get my attention. Oh no, I hope that my body chemistry isn’t changing from being a “sweetaholic” to a “saltaholic”…surely not. I just remembered why. I… Read more

  • Fallish Frenzy

    It felt so good to have all my Fall Decorations out and placed strategically around the house, bringing a feel of festivity and food that I should be baking at all hours of the day and night. Our kids have begun to call us Clark Griswald beginning in Sept, as I cannot wait to put… Read more

  • Cheese Dip (Paula Deen Style)

    This recipe showed up on my phone today so am sharing it with you. I cannot wait to make it this weekend. 1 lb ground pork sausage 1 cup chopped onion 2 (8 oz) packages of softened cream cheese 1 (8 oz) package of shredded mozzarella cheese 1 (6 oz) package of shredded Parmesan cheese… Read more

  • Brunch for a Bunch

    This morning we were invited to a friends house for a brunch. The friends who we were with are all friends who we use to have breakfast with once a month before moving to California. It was great to sit and visit around the table and catch up on simple everyday happenings, which is what… Read more