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


Rocky Road Cheesecake

A very easy, no/low bake cheesecake. It sounds good.



Rocky Road Cheesecake

1 cup Chocolate Wafer Crumbs
3 Tablespoons Butter, Melted
1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
1/4 cup Cold Water
16 ounces Soft Cream Cheese
3/4 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Cocoa
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
2 cups Mini Marshmallows
1 cup Whipping Cream, Whipped
1/2 cup Chopped Nuts

  1. Combine crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  2. Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved.
  3. Combine cream cheese, sugar, cocoa and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
  4. Gradually add gelatin, mixing until blended.
  5. Fold in remaining ingredients; pour over crust.
  6. Chill until firm.

Makes 10 servings.