Chocolate Castles

  • Moving Day Is Upon Us…..Hence The Need for Chocolate

    Actually, thinking about moving, planning the move, recovering from the move…I guess any situation or any day makes me want chocolate. This morning when I looked at the blogs that automatically come to my email, this one jumped off the page. The recipe is copied from Ina Gartner and I am copying from Browned Eyed… Read more

  • Whole Wheat Orzo Salad

    Taken from Taste of Home, this is such a pretty & colorful salad, full of flavor and perfect for these spring dinner luncheons or dinners. My sister-in-law just finished making it to take to a party and let me have a spoonful. Trust me on this one…it is a keeper! 2 1/2 cups uncooked whole… Read more

  • Shrimp Creole…Paula Deen Style

    Since we made a visit to eat at Paula Deen’s restaurant in Savannah, GA, whenever I see a recipe from her, I immediately know that I will go in my file to make. This recipe has the same ingredients as the creole we devoured in Augusta. 2 tables olive oil 11/2 cup diced green bell… Read more

  • Home Sweet Home

    We have been back in Dallas for a little over a week and in that short time, we have looked and googled and driving by more home sites that I care to tell you. We “think” that we have found just the perfect one for us but with the competitive market here, we pray that… Read more

  • Lemony Lemon Brownies

    3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 teas salt 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 2 large eggs 2 tables lemon zest 2 tables lemon juice For the Tart Lemon Glaze 4 tables lemon juice 8 teas lemon zest 1 cup powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour an 8×8″ baking dish… Read more

  • Tempted in Texas

    We have made it back to Dallas, thinking that we left  the food temptations back in Savannah. I was wrong. As we drive up and down the streets of Dallas, we are finding that in our 3 year California hiatus, new restaurants have popped up everywhere. Not wanting to have to say that we haven’t… Read more