Chocolate Castles

  • Happy Fathers Day to All you Dads

    We are celebrating Fathers Day without any kids this year. Since moving to California, we have experienced some loneliness, but also some sweet new adventures, since our weekends are pretty much free. Last night, we went to the Rose Bowl for the first of the summer concerts, led by Marvin Hamlisch. It was just so… Read more

  • Oven Baked Blueberry French Toast

    2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 teas vanilla 1 teas cinnamon 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 10 slices French bread, 3/4 in thick 2 cups fresh blueberries Maple syrup for serving and powdered sugar if desired to sprinkle over top Preheat oven to 350 and lightly grease a… Read more

  • Beans & Cornbread

    Last night was our last night to have Janet and Gary before they head back to Dallas. It has been a fun-filled week, with lots of touring and lots of new restaurants and constant going. One night as we were sitting around talking about our favorite foods, Gary and Randy both said that one of… Read more

  • German Chocolate Cheesecake Style Cake

    Oh My Gosh, I just read this and cannot wait to try it. It was on the Paula Deen Website and was sent in from one of the readers. It sounds just marvelous. Am going to bake it as soon as I can…. Servings: 16 servings Cook Time: 75 minutes Difficulty: Easy Ingredients Add to… Read more

  • Spinach Ravioli Lasagna

    Took this out of an insert in a magazine and it is so simple, but worthy of company. 1 (6 oz) package fresh baby spinach, thoroughly washed, if not prewashed. 1/2 cup refrigerated pesto sauce 1 (15 oz) jar Alfredo sauce 1/4 cup vegetable broth or (chicken or beef broth will do fine if you… Read more

  • Italian Sausage Soup

    When you are short on time and energy but you are in the mood for Italian, this soup is a spin off from the taco soup original. The other night, we had just flown in from Texas and I was just wanting to stay home and not have to spend a lot of time in… Read more