Thursday, October 22, 2009


PUMPKIN PIE DREAM SQUARES

Combine :
1 pkg. yellow cake mix, minus 1 cup
1/2 cup melted butter
1 egg

Press in bottom of greased 9x13 (oblong) pan.

FILLING:
Combine:
large can of Pumpkin Pie mix ( 1 lb. 14 oz)
2 eggs
2/3 c milk ( did this with regular milk, may try condensed next time for a creamier consistency)
pour into pan over cake

TOPPING:
I cup of reserved yellow cake mix
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
Combine and crumble over filling

Bake at 350 for 45-50 min.
cool, cut in squares..
I put mine in refrigerator to cool so squares will cut better.
A recipe from my dear friend Nina Crawford

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

The Don Cesar Pink Hotel St. Pete Beach, Florida

For all you Bulldog lovers...
Ron White and his Bulldog Sluggo enjoy the amenities at the "Don" so we figure if it was good enough for Sluggo...our
English Bulldog, Mr. Belvedere would love the attention...and he did. Great relaxing resort for you and your pet!

Participating in the "Indoguration" celebration to celebrate the Inauguration of President O'bama during the first 100 days of his presidency. The Don Cesar Special additional pet amenities included patriotic themed items.
Regular Pet Guest Amenities Loews Loves Pets welcome amenity upon arrival; food and water bowls, mat, pet bed, toy or treat. There is a pet massage available for your pet.


http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/St-Pete-Beach-Resort/Overview.aspx?cm_mmc=Google-_-St.%20Pete-_-Paid%20Search-_-Keywords&gclid=CL3dvOP-zp0CFRwhnAodAy3Psghttp://www.petfriendlyaccommodationsworldwide.com/content/don-cesar-beach-resort-a-loews-hotel

The Largo Central Railroad Largo, Florida


The Largo Central Railroad (LCRR), Largo, Florida. Founded in 1991, was built and is now maintained through the work and dedication of the LCRR club members and through generous donations from the people of Largo, Florida. They currently have approximately 1.2 miles of main line track with numerous passing sidings running through beautifully landscaped Largo Central Park. Public runs are held on the first full weekend of each month. Second and fourth weekends are "FUN Run" weekends for members and associate members. Third weekends are work weekends. Fifth weekends are mini-meet weekends. If you have any questions, contact us at (727) 585-9835. Membership in the Largo Central is open to anyone with interest in large-scale model railroading and the hobby of live steam. A Great place for riding the rails at the holidays.
http://www.lcrailroad.com/

The very best chocolate cake ever....

From the website...www.allrecipes.com
Too Much Chocolate Cake
reviewed by over 1,655 and rated five star.
Yummy!

INGREDIENTS
1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
1 (5.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup warm water
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greased 12 cup bundt pan.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting onto a plate If desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar.