Chocolate Castles

  • Veggie Lasagna

    Last night was great. After a whole month of not cooking, I took over my sister-in-laws kitchen. Since Janece has gone pretty much vegetarian, with exception to salmon, I tried to think of something I could cook that would meet her likes, but still fill up two 60 something yr old hubbies who think that… Read more

  • The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Since we have been on the road since feb 5th I have not cooked!  We have been exploring some of our most fav restaurants in each city that we land in!  Today my hubby surprised me and took me to Lubys Cafeteria where we partook of their great turkey and dressing.   I know it… Read more

  • Safety Deposit Box Dreams

    We are in Corpus Christi, TX visiting my mom and enjoying the different restaurants that I frequented until moving to Dallas back in 1995. One of those amazing places that I hit within 24 hours of arriving is Kiko’s Mexican food. They have truly the best enchiladas in the world and the best fried mushrooms… Read more

  • Cherry Almond Biscotti

    2 c flour 1 teas baking powder 1/4 teas baking soda 1/4 teas salt 1 cup sugar 4 tables unsalted butter 2 large eggs 1 teas vanilla 1/4 teas almond extract (I actually like to use 1/2 teas vanilla and 3/4 teas almond extract) 1 cup almonds, finely chopped 1/3 cup sugar (sugar crystal course)… Read more

  • Slow Cooker Cobbler

    Our daughter in law,Mandy, made this for us Sat night and topped it with Blue Bell ice cream! What a great welcome “back to Texas” dessert!  So easy and you can use different fruit if you desire! Just be sure the fruit you use is cut up into small chunks!  1 cup flour 3 tables… Read more

  • Life on the Road

    We have been “homeless” for almost 3 weeks and it is certainly presenting its challenges!  We are still learning to pack the car with each stop along the way! Yesterday, leaving Santa Fe after relaxing and eatting our say thru town we decide it is time to get back to relaity and head to Texas… Read more