Chocolate Castles

  • Anniversary Adventure

    Boo hoo, it’s over for another whole year. The second most favored day of the year. We celebrated our anniversary yesterday and had a great day. Randy loved the book of memories I had made him and I am now the proud owner of my very own Nook…….I don’t know if he is really being… Read more

  • Torn between two loves

    Ok, I admit it, I am torn between going toinght to the airport to see our son, who we have not seen since Christmas, and going to see Paula Dean. She is in town and signing books and it is driving me crazy not to go out and see the famous lady, who I hold… Read more

  • Date Nut Bread

      This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law in the early 1970’s. I cannot tell you how many times I have made this. It has been baked for luncheons I give for friends, for breakfast on holiday mornings or for gifts to take to people when they are moving in the neighborhood. It… Read more

  • Luncheon Layered Sandwiches

    Buy one loaf of uncut bread and have them slice it in the bakery horizontally into 4 layers. 1 (5 oz) jar of Kraft Pineapple Cheese spread 1 cup of chicken salad (either homemade or bought) 1 cup of egg salad 1 cup of tuna salad 1 (8 oz) container whipped cream cheese with chives… Read more

  • Pork Tacos

    2 teas oil 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes 1 teas ground cumin 2 cloves of garlic, minced or 1 teas garlic powder 1 cup salsa verde (green salsa) 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 8 corn tortillas (heated according to package directions) 1 cup shredded lettuce Garnish: diced tomatoes and avocado Heat oil… Read more

  • 14 Years of Adventure

    This week, we will celebrate 14 years of marriage. I began to wonder what I could do to let Randy know just what an adventure life had been these past 14 years and so I asked the Lord to show me what to do. The photo albums were full of pictures that conjured up memories… Read more