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


Regal Cranberry Cheesecake

Regal Cranberry Cheesecake
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted
3 -8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs
1 c. sour cream
1 c. cranberry orange sauce, chilled

  • Combine crumbs, sugar and magarine.
  • Press into bottom of 9 in. springform pan.
  • Bake at 325 for 10 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla.
  • Mix at medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Blend in sour cream, pour over crust.
  • Bake at 450 for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 250 and continue baking for 30 minutes.
  • Chill before removing rim.
  • Spoon cranberry sauce over cheesecake.