Chocolate Castles

  • Lemon Curd Cupcakes

    Yesterday I took these cupcakes to my MOPS moms and they all loved them. (Of course, being moms of preschoolers, they would love whatever that was set in front of them as long as they didn’t have to cook it). Several have emailed me and ask for the recipe and then when I took more… Read more

  • Oklahoma Summers

    It is so heartbreaking to watch the video’s of parents and children effected by the tornados this week in Oklahoma. Growing up in Corpus Christi, Texas, each summer we would go visit my aunt and uncle who lived in Ardmore, OK. I have nothing by fond memories of those summers. Because I am an only… Read more

  • 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