Chocolate Castles

  • Paula Deen Strawberry Cake

    To show support of Paula I thought today I would post a recipe from the new July magazine that just arrived the other day. I have not make it but intend to do so after I finish baking what I have committed to for some people. So, Paula, this one’s for you! Thank you for… Read more

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars

    When I saw this on Just A Pinch Recipe site, I knew it was for me. The perfect little dessert when you just can’t put your finger on what flavor you are wanting, it combines 3 of my favorites, chocolate, peanut butter and cream cheese. You won’t be disappointed. CHOCOLATE CRUST 1 c sugar 1/2… Read more

  • Orange Marmalade Cake

    This cake is such a refreshing dessert for the hot summer days. I found it on Pinch A Recipe and adapted it to make a quicker version. It had called for a white cake two layer cake, but since I had an orange cake mix, I decided to use it for this. One french vanilla… Read more

  • Two Blondes In A MiniVan

    Thelma and Louise we are not. The desert does funny things to a mind. This past week found me driving my daughter, Jodi and her three yr old and 1 year old from Dallas, TX to Phoenix, AZ. We began our adventure at 8 am last Friday morning, excited about all the “girl time” we… Read more

  • Little Trip Away

    Will be out of town beginning tomorrow the 17th through Saturday, June 22nd. See you in a week and happy baking….Trudy Read more

  • Old Man In Ojai

    Yesterday we planned a trip to go explore a new place about a 2 hour drive from our house. It is a beautiful little town nestled in the valley just east of Santa Barbara. Friends have told us that we just have to go and see this place, as it is truly a great little… Read more