Chocolate Castles

  • 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

  • Cravings &Cookies

    Yesterday as we were beginning our day, I began to wonder why my jeans were shrinking. Had it been all the Southern Comfort food that we had been eating since we crossed over into the “low country”? I was still taking the medicine that the California nutritionist had given me to control cravings. When I… Read more

  • Yes, Another Chocolate Cake Recipe

    Just saw this recipe on Just A Pinch and cannot wait to get back to Texas to make it. Randy loves cakes without frosting and this one sounds like a cake that will be a hit with him. 1 c guinnes draft beer 3/4 cup sour cream 1 stick unsalted butter (you can add up… Read more

  • Touring on Retirement Budget

    Another place that we cannot return…Savannah. Because we are on what Randy calls a “retirement budget” we are looking for ways to cut back where we can. He has told me to make a little game of it so I won’t feel like we are having to give up wonderful things like, eating or manicures/pedicures,… Read more

  • Butter Mecca

    Today is the day! I am as giddy as a 4 year old being turned loose in FAO Scwartz. Today we drive in to Savannah….home of the butter queen herself, Paula Deen, or as we butter lovers call her, Paula. My heart is racing as we load the car. I can already imagine what it will… Read more

  • Princess Elsa VS Spiderman

    We have arrived in the land of Princesses and pink & purple surroundings. It is a blessing that we had a neutral resting few days in Texas since leaving “grandson territory” and arriving in “princess territory”. What a difference a few days make. It wasn’t that many days ago that we were surrounded by balls… Read more