Chocolate Castles

  • Sizzling Cupcakes

    Still in Arizona and when we get a minute to relax, after the 3 kids are given a half bottle each of Benydryl, (we just knew that they were going to get a runny nose so we were prepared, so we loaded up on it at CVS) and are sleeping ever so soundly, we turn… Read more

  • Italian Hoagie on a Stick

    Am visiting Jodi and Erics for a few days. Am finding that if I want gluten, I had better make a run to the nearest Subway. Jodi has been trying to stay off gluten which means that anyone in this household will be drooling over the pizza ads and driving by the hamburger joints. When… Read more

  • Thou Shall Not Steal…Or Chew Gum…Especially In Church

    I really don’t understand how these things continue to happen to me. Today I am in Phoenix and went to church with the kids.  We sat on the 3rd row from the front and was excited to have the kids in the nursery and participating in worship. I sat between Jodi and a gentleman to… Read more

  • Texas Tacos

    After 3 hours in the air and descended into San Antonio, I walked into the terminal from the plane, I knew what I would be having. Tex Mex. that makes 3 times this week I have had variations of Mexican food, each wonderful in its own way. The tacos that were served to me were… Read more

  • Traveling To Texas

    Headed to Texas tomorrow. Land of the best Mexican food, Diet Dr Peppers and Blue Bell ice cream. Will be home November 1st, but will be posting whenever possible. Between trying to fit in all my favorite restaurants, visiting family and friends, I will be scouting for new recipes. Keep cooking, keep smiling and share a… Read more

  • Black Magic Cake

    Years ago when I was working at a title company, one of my coworkers would bring this cake to the office quite frequently. It was always a hit. Today I came across the recipe he had given to all of us and thought it to be the perfect chocolate cake for those Halloween parties or… Read more