Chocolate Castles

  • Strawberries & Cream Cake

    Taken straight from the new Southern Living, this cake will absolutely “WOW” your guests as it should be the centerpiece of your Easter table. 2 cups sifted cake flour 2 1/2 teas baking powder 1/2 teas table salt 1 1/4 cups sugar, divided 1/2 cup oil 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 4 large egg yolks… Read more

  • Potato, Artichoke & Mushroom Saute

    Please, if you picked up the momma or daddy artichokes, put them down and back away, this recipe is only good with “baby artichokes”. If you will notice, this is now 3, count them, 3 days in a row I am posting a recipe that does not include sugar. What is wrong with me???? Maybe… Read more

  • Chicken & Biscuits in a Pot

    The last few days it has been such a delight and look through several new cookbooks that have come in the mail. One recipe that has caught my eye and sounds just like such a comfort food, yet, it comes from Food & Wine, which normally, I wouldn’t think of when I am thinking “comfort… Read more

  • Summer Slaw

    Springtime has sprung! Get those capris and pretty sandals out and plan a backyard feast! What better time to eat outdoors before the sun is out in full force making us take our plates inside. You might have noticed that I hardly ever post a salad. It’s not that I don’t like salad, I truly… Read more

  • Paula Deen Bread Pudding

    I did it!!!!! I got out of my comfort zone and made bread pudding. I don’t know why it has taken me so long to do this, but the time was just right. The french loaf was just staring at me at the grocery store and not being able to pass by the hot fresh… Read more

  • A Trip Down Memory Lane, (Oops, I mean to CVS)

    Yesterday was a turning point in both of our lives. Randy had taken off work because of some back problems and we had an appt with a doctor, hoping to see if he had an answer as to why RC’s back is hurting so much. We survived the “new patient” ordeal quite well and then… Read more