Chocolate Castles

  • Christmas Lights in September!

    This time of the year just gets me in the mood to stay in the kitchen. Even though the temp outside is still in the 90’s, in my mind, it is fall and the fall decor has already found it’s way into my house. The fall trees are up and the mums and croton’s have… Read more

  • Dr Visit

    Just had to tell you about yesterday. I was scheduled for blood work and had been fasting overnight, which brings me to also mention that how many people really get up in the middle of the night to eat, but anyway, back to story, they of course want you to weigh in the minute they… Read more

  • Spring (Let’s rename them Fall) Chicken Roll-Ups

    Peggy, a friend of mine was over here for lunch yesterday and she told me about this recipe which she tried the other night and said that they were just delicious. She just sent me the recipe so thought I would share. Spring Chicken Roll-Ups with Lemon Dijon Pan Sauce (from Rachel Ray) Ingredients 2… Read more

  • Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

    This has got to be the BEST appitizer EVER! Our dear friend, Peggy is told by all of her friends that each time we get together for anything, she has got to bring this dish because we are so hooked on them. I could eat a dozen and usually do. We fight over who gets… Read more

  • Blueberry-Coconut Muffins

    1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 teas lemon zest 2 large eggs 5 tables heavy whipping cream 1 cup flour 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1/2 cup fresh blueberries  Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9 muffin cups with Pam or use cupcake liners (On these, it is better to forgo the liners and… Read more

  • Baked Salmon

    For all you salmon lovers out there, and apparently, there are many of you, this recipe is one which I received from a lady who cut my hair while staying in Carmel. She says that all her friends request it when they come to eat at her house.  Enjoy and know that upon preparing this,… Read more