Chocolate Castles

  • Life In Phoenix

    As most of you know, I am in Phoenix, caring for grandkids while Jodi and Eric just brought Noah Michael into the world last Thursday. While Noah is just the most precious little blessing, this has been a huge reminder that I am not 40 anymore. Caring for a 2 yr old and a 10… Read more

  • Swoon Pies (much like a Whoopie Pie)

    These aren’t as cake as whoopee pies and the filling is just so good. Got these out of a Southern Living Magazine and they make 1 dz that is the perfect  little snack with coffee or iced tea or coke, or hot tea, well, you get the idea…they taste great with just about anything. 1… Read more

  • Jane’s Chicken Fonda

    When I am in Corpus visiting my parents, I stay with long-time friends of my parents who treat me like a daughter. Jane cooks for me and always sends me home with new recipes. She is a great cook with a passion to have everyone feel at home, when they walk in her door. This… Read more

  • Slow-Cooker Swiss Steak

    Again, taken out of an old Southern Living, this recipe is so good and so easy and perfect for those nights when you are gone all day but want to come home to a comfort dinner. 1 1/2 lbs round steak, cut into pieces *you could substitute chicken if you are trying not to eat… Read more

  • Happy Easter

    It is Good Friday. As I sit here and think about what God, in all His Glory, did for us so that we might live victoriously forever, it amazes me that Sunday, we will celebrate a Risen Savior who truly is in the world today. Last night, our Bible Study group had a meal together,… Read more

  • Strawberry Triffle

    Made this wonderful truffle for Sunday dinner to take to a luncheon! It was wonderful and so easy to prepare. It started with a strawberry bread which I had made a week or so before leaving town and froze. Layered with instant pudding, whipping cream, strawberries and a strawberry glaze with the cubed strawberry bread,… Read more