Chocolate Castles

  • Post Election Thoughts

    As we went to bed last night learning that our country will be under the leadership of President Obama, both Randy and I were, to say the least, disappointed, saddened and surprised that he had won. As many of you across the country have been setting special times of prayer to pray for our country… Read more

  • Gingersnap Meatballs

    I’m BACK! Ready to cook and had to share this recipe with you. Jane Warren, one of my mom’s friends who allows me to stay at her house while I am in Corpus, served these one night and I must say they are delicious. She had given me the recipe years back and I had… Read more

  • Texas Bound

    Had to post one last recipe before leaving for Texas where I will be celebrating my mom’s 90th birthday, in Corpus Christi, before going on to Dallas to get my fill of Tex-Mex, Pappadeux, Luby’s and Whataburger, oops, I mean get my fill of more grandkids, which are there…..Can you tell I am always thinking… Read more

  • Milk Chocolate Frosted Layer Cake

     1/4 cups cake flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 2 sticks unsalted butter 1/2 cup whole milk 6 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 pounds milk chocolate, finely chopped Shaved milk chocolate, for garnish (optional) Preheat the oven to 325°. Butter… Read more

  • Dee’s Ginger Cookies

    Dee is the friend which gave me the recipe for Heavenly Hots that has won the heart of one of our son-in-laws and we have to have them for breakfast anytime he is here or I go there. Dee has graciously given us this recipe which makes a great ginger cookie. They make a great… Read more

  • Green Bean (Hum…trying to think of something cute to get your attention for this great version of GB)

    Once again, taken from !st Bapt, Jacksonville, this recipe caught by eye because of the sauce. 2-3 cans whole green beans (yes, all you little healthy organic cooking angels out there, you can use fresh green beans, you will just need to microwave them to soften them first.) 1/3 cup crumbled bacon 2/3 cup chopped… Read more