Chocolate Castles

  • Dark Chocolate-Cherry Cookies

    Paula Deen does it again, where does she get thesegreat recipies? Do you think she just lays in bed at night and comes up with more delicious ways to use butter? No matter where she gets them, they are always delicious and this one even has dark chocolate in it, so I feel better about… Read more

  • Fireworks and Fellowship

    This past weekend ended up being such a great time. As you know, this was our first July 4th since moving to California in Jan. Some friends invited us to their lake house for the weekend where we experienced not only some amazing food, but made some great memories with new friends. Randy and I… Read more

  • Tortellini and Tomato Salad

    When it is hot outside, this salad makes a terrific lunch or dinner. Serve it with garlic bread and you have a wiinner. 6 Servings 2 (9 oz) packages refrigerated cheese filled tortellini 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 3 tables fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce… Read more

  • Black-eyed Pea Greek Salad

    Just received my new Paula Deen magazine and when I say this recipe, I just knew that I had to try it. We are headed to the lake with friends for the weekend so this will be one of the recipes that I will be making. Not only is it so colorful, it will make… Read more

  • Back In The Saddle Again (California Style)

    Well, I have traded my Texas horse for the plane ride back to California. Returned last night after being back in Texas for the past 10 days. It was absolutely wonderful to come back to 80 degree weather instead of the 100 degrees in Dallas. Because of the marvelous weather here, I am able to… Read more

  • Nutella Cheesecake Bars

    I admit it, I have copied this recipe right off another person’s blog. But they are absolutely delicious and wanted to share this recipe with you. It comes from the Moonbakers Blog (I think that is the correct name) These are so simple and so tastefully delish that you will bake them over and over……… Read more