Chocolate Castles

  • 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

  • Father’s Day in July

    Happy 4th of July to everyone. I am making fried pies to take to a dinner party tonight. But while I wait for the pie crust to chill I thought I would share the story that had us laughing this past week. Randy’s birthday is July 2nd and this year he received a great present…a… Read more