Chocolate Castles

  • 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

  • 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