Chocolate Castles

  • No Phone Tuesday

    OM Gosh, I had forgotten what it is like to be in a house which does not have a phone. The server was out today on my phone and it was so quiet. I actually got so much done around the house. Because I didn’t have texting, or phone service, it was just so quiet.… Read more

  • German Chocolate Sheet Cake

    German Chocolate Sheet Cake This recipe is just awesome, taken from a Southern Living magazine ,but  has become a favorite to have for dessert. Makes 48 small servings or 24 Trudy Servings 1 box of German chocolate cake mix 1 large egg 2 egg whites 1 ¾ cups water 1 14 oz can Eagle Brand… Read more

  • Sunshiny Monday

    What a gorgeous weekend. We worked out in the yard yesterday and today both of us are so sore, we began our day with aspirin…..but it is almost noon and we are on the mend. Well, came across this recipe which we make when we are out working in the yard. It is so cool… Read more

  • Spring Determination

    What a beautiful day. We have worked outside, pulled out the old flowers left over from last year and generally, just started trying to spiffy up the yard, getting ready for spring. This is just so much fun, to think about how pretty all the yards will look after everyone gets new spring flowers planted.… Read more

  • Made me Stop and Make A Phone Call

    After reading this which Tina, one of my daughter in laws sent me today, I almost didn’t take the time to read this. I am so glad I did. It made me take 15 minutes and make a phone call to a friend who I had not talked to in over a month. We talked… Read more

  • Fresh Peach Pie

    Fresh Peach Miracle Pie This is one of the first recipes which I remember making as I entered into my late teen years. My Aunt Gladys, who was my biggest cheerleader, gave me a cookbook which now has old spills all through the pages. She showed me this recipe and it quickly became a favorite… Read more