Month: November 2008

ORANGE CREAM CHEESE CAKE

CRUST: 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs 3 tbsp. butter, melted 2 tbsp. sugar FILLING: 2 eggs, separated 1/2 c. sugar 1 tsp. orange extract 1 thin rind of orange 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 lb. cream cheese Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix crust ingredients together; press into a springform pan. Mix egg yolks, sugar, orange extract, rind, vanilla and… Read more →

Apple Sauce Cake

1 pkg. yellow cake mix 1 (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding 1 c. apple sauce 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. oil 4 eggs 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground allspice 1/2 c. raisins, finely chopped   Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl. Blend well, then beat at medium speed with electric mixer for 4… Read more →

Thai-spiced Pumpkin Soup Recipe

eep in mind that different Thai curry pastes have differing strengths. Start with a teaspoon to start and then build from there until the soup has a level of spiciness and flavor that works for your palete. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds. 2 acorn squash, pumpkins, or other smallish winter squash 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 14-ounce can… Read more →

You voted for it…cont

“We cannot continue to rely on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we’ve set. We’ve got to have a civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded.” –Barack Obama “wouldn’t have to worry about putting gas in her car and wouldn’t have to worry about paying her mortgage.” –Obama… Read more →

Massachusetts Marijuana Initiative

Massachusetts…voted for Obama BOSTON (AP) — After Massachusetts voted to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, top law enforcement officials are scrambling to figure out what they need to do to put the law into effect – despite their efforts to defeat it at the polls. Attorney General Martha Coakley, who joined all 11 of the state’s district attorneys… Read more →