Chocolate Castles

  • Regello Lane vs Redneck Ally

    This week has been a week of self reflection. Since moving back to Texas from California, we have discovered that under the fine layer of sophistication that we tried to maintain around friends out West,lies the real Texas redneck demeanor that we tried to ignore is the real us. The last 9 days, 13 hours… Read more

  • Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie

    Two our grandson’s are here from Phoenix and the rest of the family drives in today. I have two games on my phone, Candy Crush and Pet Rescue. I have been stuck on level 34 on Pet Rescue for over a month. Caleb the 4 yr old has been playing on my phone for 2… Read more

  • Pumpkin CheeseCake

    I am not waiting for Fall to make this luscious dessert. Just looking at the picture made me want to push aside the can of cocoa to find a can of pumpkin. So here is the new Fall Favorite cheesecake. Crust Use an 8″k spring-form pan 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup ginger… Read more

  • Casserole Circuit

    Since I have not been cooking, due to being a little under the weather for over a week, I thought I would just share a few thoughts. Last week, while feeling a little down because I was not up to indulging some of my favorite foods to celebrate my birthday, it became apparent that maybe… Read more

  • TrudyFest 2014

    I’m still trying to wrap that idea around that I didn’t get to have TrudyFest. My very own favorite week of the year when it is all about me. Randy tells me that everyday is Trudyfest but I beg to differ. It all began years ago when my aunt, who could not have children, adopted… Read more

  • Chocolate Dream Cake

    There is a new site that is giving dozens of recipes on FaceBook called Thinkarete. Just seeing the pictures has made me wish I were 35 again so I would have more time to test them all. But at my age, I’m pretty sure that I will be hearing from the Dr. “now you know… Read more