Chocolate Castles

  • Sweet Potatoes in Orange Shells

    As this is my most favorite time of year, when it just feels good to sit on the couch at night, light the fire place if it gets below 70 and look through my recipes. Came across my old recipe from sometime in the 70’s (yes, I’m old) for sweet potatoes. I had really forgot… Read more

  • November First Sunday

    Can you believe it? It is November and the air has a “holidayish” feel to it already. Coming home a few minutes ago, we saw 2 different neighbors out putting Christmas lights on. So……………Randy, oops I mean Frosty, will have to get out this week and begin untangling lights and get them up, as we… Read more

  • Martha White’s Teatime Tassies

      Pecan Pie Filling 1 tablesp softened butter 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1 teas vanilla 1/4 teas salt 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans Mix butter, brown sugar and egg together until well blended. Add vanilla, salt and pecans. Set aside. Cream Cheese Pastry: 3 oz. of softened cream cheese 1/2 cup softened… Read more

  • Fallish Friday

    Good morning, the air is crisp, the sun is out and God is on His Throne!. What a glorious day to celebrate the blessings which we have received.  Read this morning about “patience” that in Hebrews 12:1, it says, “let us run with patience”. We associate patience as sitting, waiting and being in a “still… Read more

  • Fireplace Thursday

    Yeah! The cooler weather is back. Had my cholestrol checked this morning. Will find out in a few days if my blood has turned to pure butter yet. In the meantime, I came across an old recipe which I received when I lived in Corpus Christi. We belonged to a club which served this cake… Read more

  • FYI

    Would love to hear back from you. As I share thoughts and stories with you, I would love to hear some from you. Please write some of your favorite cooking stories, funny or a great memory….would enjoy hearing back from you. Read more