Chocolate Castles

  • Christmas Eve

    Well, what a fabulous Christmas Eve. It is cold here, rain will be turning to snow, we are told and the kids have begun to file in. Am home by myself for a couple of hours while some are at the show, Frosty is working for a few hours at his office, friends have dropped… Read more

  • Holiday Stew

    This one is a winner, all you little elfs out there. It was served at a friends progressive dinner the other night and everyone had a fit over it. 1 1/2 lb pork cut into cubes 2 cups chopped onion 16 oz Kielbasa or Polish sausage cut in to 1/2 in slices 2 cloves garlic,… Read more

  • Decorative Christmas Trays

    Thought I would pass on to you something that I have been doing this year for some friends. Frosty and I had gone into Z Gallery and found these beautiful trays which were embellished with rhinestones around the edges. They sold for almost $40.00. I told him, “hum, we could make those and certainly a… Read more

  • Unbelievable Vanilla Cupcakes (yes, they are from Paula Deen)

    I found this recipe last year in one of Paula Deen’s magazines. I made it several times for different functions at the house, and everyone has agreed they are truly the best vanilla cupcakes they had ever eaten. I thought I would share with you because they are just so moist and so flavorful and… Read more

  • Fried Garlic Bread

    Our Christmas letter this year has our recipe for the Texas Caprese Salad, serving it alongside “fried garlic bread”. Well, after tasting the friend garlic bread that we saw on TV we just had to try it. It tastes so different from baked garlic bread. We used the iron skillet. Spread softened butter which you… Read more

  • Streusel Coffee Cake

    Well, a sweet new friend from Oklahoma brought over this coffee cake this past week. It was absolutely delicious. I asked her if she minded if I share it. It stayed fresh for days, but when it was delivered to us, it was still warm and just so great with a warm cup of coffee.… Read more