Chocolate Castles

  • Addicting Snacks

    I cannot believe I am saying this, but I’m actually addicted to something that is halfway nutritious. Don’t faint, I did say, halfway…you know me, I’m more into butter, chocolate, cheese and sugar that sushi, greens or tofu, but I have to admit that this snack with it’s Cheerios (yes, that’s the half that is… Read more

  • Lemon Poppyseed Cake

    After visiting with a friend, via “text” last night, I realized I had never put this recipe on the blog. It is a great “go to” cake to take to friends when they are sick, getting out of the hospital or just to have a slice with a cup of coffee/tea. Preheat oven to 350.… Read more

  • Broccoli, Grape & Pasta Salad

    This salad intrigued me so I had to make it. I just couldn’t fathom grapes and bacon together. But it works. A great Spring time salad that would be great for any brunch or salad luncheon. Comes from Southern Living  Sept-2011 (which I would have thought it would appear in a March or April issue,… Read more

  • Chocolate Lovers’ Cake

    1 Devil’s Food cake mix (Duncan Hines preferably) 1 3 oz pkg instant chocolate pudding mix 2 cups sour cream 1 cup melted butter (yes, you are reading this correctly, a cup of melted butter, this way you get your quote of butter for the day in just one slice) 5 eggs 1 teas almond… Read more

  • Cooking and Cleaning

    Today is 1 week before our daughter and her husband (we call him SIL for son-in-law) comes to visit us before boarding a plane and heading to their new home in Phoenix, via California. SIL’s job is taking them to this new adventure, away from Texas for the first time. Our new baby boy (7th… Read more

  • Sassy Saturday

    Well, we were up and ready to head out this morning. Randy was feeling good after having gone back to work after his surgery this past week and life was good. We were excited to be having a “normal” Saturday in front of us as we headed out to storage to take some winter items… Read more