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


Black Forest Cheesecake Delight

Black Forest Cheesecake Delight
1 c. chocolate wafer crumbs
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted
2 -8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
2/3 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 -6 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate pieces, melted
1/4 tsp. almond extract
1 -21 oz. can cherry pie filling
Whipped topping

  • Combine crumbs and margarine.
  • Press onto bottom of 9 in. springform pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.
  • Combine cream cheese and sugar.
  • Mix at medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Blend in chocolate and extract; pour over crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
  • Chill before removing rim.
  • Top cheesecake with pie filling and garnish with whipped topping, just before serving.

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