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


CREAMY ORANGE CHEESECAKE

CREAMY ORANGE CHEESECAKE

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine -- melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 8 oz containers cream cheese -- (soft style)
3/4 cup orange juice
7 ounces marshmallow cream

  • Combine crumbs, sugar, and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F. for 10 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Soften gelatin in cold water; stir over low heat until dissolved.
  • Gradually add to cream cheese, mixing with electric mixer until well blended.
  • Blend in orange juice and marshmallow cream; chill until slightly thickened.
  • Pour into crust; chill until firm.