Chocolate Castles

  • 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

  • Back In The Saddle Again!

    We are home, home to familiar sounds (washing machine and coffee pot), home to familiar faces (dry cleaning store, grocery store and precious family and friends), and our very own couch, wing back chair and bathroom. As wonderful as traveling to different places is, coming home to your own bed, couch, kitchen and bathroom, is… Read more

  • Crusing Carmel

    I did it! I figured out how to log on and write on my blog while here in Carmel! We have had a day of going into Monterrey and exploying Fishermans Wharf! We ate overlooking the pacific ocean and Randy ventured out and ordered ahi tuna for lunch! I played it safe and ordered stuffed… Read more

  • Packing for Carmel!

    This will be my last post for a week. We are leaving for Carmel and San Fran early tomorrow and I am more than ready. We have checked the temps and they are in the  50 and 60’s. How glorious is that? I have actually packed a jacket. My kind of weather.  Will be back… Read more

  • Chuck Roast

    Am having company tonight so thought I would make a roast, with mashed potatoes, carrots, green beans and molten chocoalte cakes with Blue Bell Vanilla. Also made the apple fried pies from yesterday’s blog.  Delish! The roast is just so tender, moist and so flavorful. Try it, it is easy and you aren’t having to… Read more

  • Skillet Fried Apple Pies

    Oh my, just took this off the Paula Dean site and it does look fantastic. Am going to have to make this tomorrow. If you beat me to it, let me know how good it is!  Ingredients: Oil, for frying 2 cans large buttermilk biscuits 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling 1/4 cup sugar, plus… Read more