Chocolate Castles

  • Church Bells Bringing A Message

    During this time when we are in a brand new place, far away from home and trying to make this as “close to being our home” as possible, God has sent me comforting messages through the church bells across the street! After my morning devotion this morning, I was having a little pity party thinking… Read more

  • A place to call home

    We did it! We drove 1475 miles in two days and as of today I have Internet service and can write on my experience of moving here in California from Dallas! I would like to say that i made my first homemade meal at our corporate apartment last night of chicken stew with lots of… Read more

  • Pesto Provolone Batter Bread

    The past week flew by. I am preparing for our 3rd Annual Mistletoe Market to be held here on Fri and Sat. Last year, we had over 200 ladies pass through here buying all sorts of Christmas goodies and so as the excitement grows and the oven is busy baking cakes for the event, my… Read more

  • BLT Dippers

    A Most Perfect appitizer for the holidays with color, taste and ease! 1 cup of mayonnaise 1 (8 oz) carton sour cream 1 pound of bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 large tomatoes, chopped Belgian endive leaves Combine mayo and sour cream in a medium bowl, stirring well with a wire whisk; stir in bacon and… Read more

  • Breakfast Enchiladas

    This is so good to make the night before Thanksgiving or Christmas or any time you need a breakfast casserole. It is different from the usual sausage -egg casserole  you see in all the cookbooks and magazines around the holidays. Uses ham instead of sausage. 2 cups diced cooked ham (about 3/4 lb) 1/2 cup chopped… Read more

  • Upside-Down Date Pudding

    A great holiday dessert and warm and gooey… 1 cup dates (I buy the already chopped dates) 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, divided 3 tables butter, divided 1 large egg 1 1/2 cup flour 1 teas baking soda 1/2 teas baking powder 1/2 teas salt 1 cup… Read more