Chocolate Castles

  • Best Ever Chocolate Cake

    3/4 cup butter 3 eggs 2 cups flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups sugar 2 tsp vanilla 1 1/2 cup milk Allow butter and eggs to stand at room temp for 30 min. Lightly grease bottoms and sides of 3 8x 1 1/2″… Read more

  • An Apology to My Children

    I have learned something since moving to California. I admit that I have watched a little more television than I normally do since being here the last 3 weeks, and because I had not seen this certain commercial before, it was just unknown to me that my children were probably hiding resentment toward me for… Read more

  • Pumpkin Cream Cheese

    Ok, my daughter, Christi, just asked me if I had tried the new pumpkin flavored cream cheese? I have not seen it yet, but since I’m in a corporate apartment, with no baking pans, I have not been down the grocery isle, other than the frozen food isle. But if you are able to buy… Read more

  • Pumpkin Pecan Pie

    1 pie crust 1 can (16oz) pumpkin 1 cup packed light brown sugar 3 eggs 2 oz softened cream cheese 1 1/2 teas pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 teas vanilla 1/2 cup dark ( I use light) corn syrup 3 tbs. Melted butter 3/4 cup chopped pecans 1 cup pecan halves Place jellyroll pan on… Read more

  • Sage-Rubbed Roasting Turkey

    For newly celebrated cooks who have always been a little leery of cooking a turkey for your relatives, please please try this recipe. It is a no fail and oh so easy recipe that will bring you smiles and compliments this Thanksgiving or Christmas season. Makes 12 servings 1 whole turkey, thawed (12-14 lbs) fresh… Read more

  • Acorn Squash

    Slice an acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp from the middle. Brush each side with butter and sprinkle with about 2 teas brown sugar on each half. Place in a preheated 400 degree oven for 1 hr or until tender. Cover with foil if top starts to brown to much.… Read more