Chocolate Castles

  • Post Mothers Day Blues

    The cards are all lined up on the mantel, the flowers still adorn the table and the “all about me” day is behind for yet another year. This weekend was almost as good as my birthday or Christmas except that I didn’t have to cook or wrap presents…it was all about me. Now, I know… Read more

  • Pecan-Parsley Rice

    If I think about what I would love to have on Mothers Day, Rice is right up there along with ham, fried chicken or roast, of which this recipe would compliment. The recipes I have posted this week were recipes that I thought would be great to have this Sunday when we celebrate memories and… Read more

  • Mothers Day Memories

    Mothers Day almost conjures up more emotions regarding family than Christmas or Thanksgiving. When I received a phone call this morning from one of our children wondering if we were going to be home in the morning for a delivery, my ears and my heart perked up. Remembering through the years of some of the… Read more

  • Jalapeño Corn Casserole

    Delicious and from a lady in Huntsville, Texas comes this great recipe for corn. Include it in your Mothers Day buffet. There won’t be any left. 4 (15.25 oz) cans whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup butter 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1 cup canned evaporated milk 4 tables flour 4 jalapeños, seeded… Read more

  • Strawberry Pretzel Salad

    Celebrity Resturant in Dallas drew in hundreds of ladies each day with this salad, which was served alongside chicken salad sandwiches.  With Mothers Day in 4 days, what better way to celebrate Mom, ( oh my, that’s me, I think I will make me a strawberry pretzel salad) with a delicious salad that is good… Read more

  • Fruit Cocktail Cake (aka Fruit of the Month Club)

    I have finally figured out how to get my hubby to eat fruit. All it takes is a stick of butter, 2 cups sugar, pecans and whipping cream. He has never really liked fruit except cherry pie or homemade peach ice cream, but I hid fruit in this cake and he is just healthy as… Read more