Chocolate Castles

  • Apple Cobbler

    In the 70’s, my neighbor Cam, who was the best cook and would always bring us samples of her goodies, made these and brought them to us one night. I had forgot about them until I saw the recipe posted on JustAPinch.com…..they are just so different. Easy, even if you don’t like to make pie crust,… Read more

  • Linda Cooper’s Pralines

    Bunco is at our house tonight so thought I would surprise the ladies and make some fudge and pralines. Linda Cooper gave me this recipe in the 80’s and we have made it ever since for holidays and have given away plates of them. They are easy to make, you don’t need a candy thermometer,… Read more

  • From Wallyworld to Trumpworld in 38 Miles

    The weekend began as any other Saturday. We would be doing our usual errands that we do on Saturdays and end up at WalMart to do our shopping for toiletries and a few small food items that we thought we needed to do some “fall” baking. So we jump in Randys car and head out.… Read more

  • Pumpkin Pancakes

    Searching for new recipes for the holidays, I found this one in a little cookbook that I had bought for one dollar quite a few years ago. It is a little cookbook that is called Holiday Celebrations, which was on a bargain table at Mardels back in Dallas. I have used so many recipes out… Read more

  • Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

    Went to a brunch this morning and had the most delicious and moist coffee cake I think I have ever had. The middle of the cake had melted chocolate chips, combined with sugar and cinnamon and it looked like it had a layer of fudge right there in the middle of the cake. So naturally… Read more

  • Breakfast Casserole

    This morning I had to take a breakfast casserole to a brunch to feed 20 ladies. I went on-line and found this one, which turned out to really be a keeper. I think the ladies liked it because it wasn’t so “eggy” because of the potatoes and bread in it, it had more substance and… Read more