Chocolate Castles

  • Comfort Food For Dinner

    Last evening we had some dear friends over for dinner. Knowing that they had had a very emotional week,  I wanted them to really feel wanted and loved. When trying to decide what to make, I began to think of how I used to love walking in the door when I was growing up to… Read more

  • Beef Lombardi

    There is nothing much I enjoy more (well, actually I guess there is a lot more that I enjoy, such as: grandchildren, traveling, shopping, baking, AGT, Candy Crush to name a few) than getting out old magazines from years gone by to search out the tried and true recipes. Peter Pumpkin lets me keep the… Read more

  • Mini Berry Cobblers

    There is nothing quite like walking into a home filled with the scents of something baking in the oven. These berry cobblers are quick and just made to serve individual desserts to put a wow factor to the ending of a delicious meal. Taken from last years Southern Living, they give the web site where… Read more

  • Styrofoam Plates Lead to Marriage Counseling

    It really is all my fault. I should never have ask poor Randy to take out the garbage. Really. Everything was going along splendidly all weekend until last night. We had worked together bringing home all our fall pumpkins and enjoyed a hamburger for lunch on Saturday.  We drove down to the coast for a… Read more

  • Green Vegetable Soup

    Don’t turn up your nose just yet. Think, environmentally  green and clean. We have green cleaning products, green energy and now, here is green soup. Not only will you feel clean, but hopefully energized. Serves 4 3/4 cup uncooked orzo 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced leeks (about 2) 1 cup… Read more

  • Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Orange Pork Roast

    2 Tablespoons oil 1 flat boneless pork loin roast (about 4 pounds) 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce 1/2 cup Kraft Classic Catalina Dressing 1 tablespoon less-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon zest and 1/4 cup juice from 1 orange Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meat and… Read more