About Me

I live in a small poke town within an hour of the California coast where there are more vineyards than people with my husband and three children and various pets. James Dean's tree is within walking distance and the James Brothers were also known to ride these hills. I was born to the son of Lutheran missionaries and the daughter of Catholic hypocrites. I'm a Zionist. I was born and raised in California where liberal ideas become gods, and conservative ideals are evil. Unfortunately, it's illegal to have morals in California. I'm one of the evil ones. I take my frustrations out on my houseplants, all 300+ of them.

Recipes & Procedures


Appetizer Cheesecake

Appetizer Cheesecake

1 (6 ounce) box cheese crackers, crushed
2 cups sour cream
1 medium green pepper
10-12 green olives (1/2 c.)
1 small onion, quartered
1 stalk celery (1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon paprika

  • Layer half of cracker mixture (crackers and sour cream, may have to add some butter to bind) in bottom of 9-inch spring pan.
  • Blend all other ingredients in blender; pour into pan.
  • Refrigerate at least 24 hours.
  • Top with remaining crumbs.
  • Garnish with olive slices, pimiento and parsley.
  • Serve with an assortment of crackers.