Chocolate Castles

  • Dee’s Flank Steak

      Dee made this steak for us when we were invited to her house for the weekend up in the mountains. It was just delicious and she has been kind enough to share it with us. Thank you Dee for sharing your cooking talent with us….it is such a great flavor and such a great… Read more

  • Griswalds Family Vacation Comes to Pasadena

    You have probably noticed that you haven’t seen a post on the ole blog for me in about 2 weeks. There is a very good reason for that. We have had out of town company which took me a few days to recover from having a 3 mo old, a 3 yr old and a… Read more

  • All Sold Out Chicken Pot Pies

    Taken from one of my fav recipe books, The Pastry Queen, which was given to me by a good friend, this chicken pot pie has people calling the PQ early on Tues mornings when she makes them to reserve them. The more she makes, the more she sells, unable to keep up the demand. She… Read more

  • Poppy Seed Chicken Salad in Phyllo Cups

    Taken from a Tea Time Magazine, these are truly a southern delight. 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup finely chopped apple 3 tables minced celery 2 green onions, minced 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayo 1 teas lemon juice 1 teas honey 1 teas poppy seed 1/4 teas salt 1/2 teas pepper 2… Read more

  • An Era Gone By

    Yesterday I was transported back to a time of elegance, of a lazy peaceful afternoon which I have never quite been shown before. My neighbor and her twin sister invited me to go to lunch with them at the Pasadena Town Club. In my mind, I thought I would be going to a place that… Read more

  • Fresh Peach and Praline Trifle

    Yesterday I posted the Colonial Pound Cake that I told you I would be posting a trifle using the cake. Well, here it is and it is a winner. 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup brandy (opt) 6 fresh peaches, peeled and sliced 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 3 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream,… Read more