Chocolate Castles

  • Wednesday Thoughts

    The middle of a new week and once again, God is showing me how faithful He is. When moving here, I didn’t know anyone and yet, God in His infinite love and wisdom knew exactly what to give me; friends. Last week, a lady who I had never met, only through Face Book, being told… Read more

  • Taco Soup

    The Recipe below was just sent to me by Micah Reis, a sweet friend who continues to encourage me to “get that cook book done.” She is a newly married young lady who continues to amaze me in the recipes she attempts, and does such a great job at cooking. Thanks, Micah for sending this,… Read more

  • Chicken & Artichoke Ole

    I admit it, I am addicted to Mexican food. Since moving out to California, I am on a mission to find Mexican food that resembles Tex-Mex the most, so far, we haven’t found one that just makes me sit back and say, “ah….this is it, greasy spicy enchiladas, just like at home”. But….I’m not giving… Read more

  • Cracker Candy

    This is so easy and sooooo good. 2 1/2 cups miniature Ritz crackers (the round buttery ones) 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 cups milk chocolate morsels Chopped pecans Place crackers in a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined 12 x 9 inch pan. Bring butter and brown sugar to a boil… Read more

  • For All you Snowed In Texans-Chicken Mushroom Wild Rice Stew

    If you can get to the store or have these items in your stocked pantry, this stew is deliious for another cold night in Texas! 1/4 cup butter 2 tables olive oil 1 cup chopped celery 1 tables minced garlic 2 (8 oz) containers sliced mushrooms 6 tables flour 2 teas garlic powder 1 teas… Read more

  • Miniature Spice Cakes

    As many of our family and friends are “iced in” back in Texas, I thought this sounded like a warm cozy recipe that would smell so good coming from the kitchen, if your power stays on long enough to bake them. 1 stick butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 egg 1 1/4 cups applesauce… Read more