I have entered the Twilight Zone!!!

It's so hard saying goodbye to someone that was very influential in your life. I still cannot believe that my grandfather has passed away I feel like I'm in the twilight zone.. I'm so angry and disappointed at my mom and aunt they never came to my grandfathers burial. How could they do this??? That was so disrespectful of them!!! I just don't understand this!!! Are they that incredible selfish??? It's not right, I makes me realize that my mom has never grown up, they took this moment of saying goodbye to her father and made it about them. I've been trying to call her to see if she's alright but I think she's been trying to avoid me. I don't know maybe she's mad at me because she's not getting a full 20%. My grandfather raised me like one of their own kids and left me a third and my mom has 14.4 %. All of the other children have 20%. All of this is so overwhelming to me, I feel like a state of shock, Ive been poor all my life and now I can do all of the things I always wanted to do. Of course when the government takes half of my trust gotta love those blood sucking leaches!!! I have to make sure I have less than 10,000 in the bank because if you do not the bank will report it to the IRS and if you leave it at home they say its hording money fucking greedy, gold digging assholes!!! I want to own my own house, unfortunately the only way I am going to get the house of my dreams is to pay off my debts. This is going to court and I could take months or even years till I get my inheritance. I'd rather have my grandparents back then have this money. I miss them very much...

Having a rough week...

I been a rough week for me... Yesterday, I had to go to a lawyers office to hear a reading in my grandfathers will, I don't know what's worse that I had to come on my birthday or the family had to go to the reading before my grandfather gets buried. It makes me sick to my stomach even being in this room having to accept the fact that both my parents are gone. People discussing who gets what, shouldn't we talk about this when my grandfather gets buried first not before??? I'm very angry at the caregiver that took care of my grandfather. I truly believe she was a friend of the family. Before she starting to take care of my grandmother she made 9.00 hr and my grandfather was giving her a thousand dollars a week tax free. Still asked my grandfather for gas money, in the beginning I thought my mother and aunt might feel that their being replaced and mayby a little bit jealous. I would call and she would never tell my grandfather that I called, she never answered the phone, and when I asked about my grandfathers condition and called back and said it was important to call me back she never did.. She never told me he was home, if I would of know that I would of came and saw him before I went to Indy. I feel so guilty. I just can't believe he's gone, he was superman to me, nomatter how many times he was in the hospital he always came out of it alright. I believe he lost the will to live, my son and I would come every weekend because I new how sad he was about my grandmother. He would cry all the time. I'm really angry at others because we were very close and I feel cheated. My mom and my uncle we about to get into it I guess the thing is Toyna the blood sucking leach that took care or should I say took advantage of my grandfather's generocity. Moved in with him because her daughter had a bad reaction to hepitatis b shot and is not in a wheel chair and has a tube in her stomach. My uncle is worried about that little girl that is understandable but my grandfather is in his 90's?? If your daughter is in that bad of shape mayby you need to find an actual stable job. My mom and my aunt want her out as soon as possible. The trustees made a document they have 30 days to get out. I have to say goodbye to someone tomorrow I thought the world of. I really hurts like hell losing someone that you loved so much. I wish this was a bad dream and I could wake up and visit my grandfather. I know he lived a good life and he's not in anymore pain and he's with my grandmother now. I miss him so much... He was my father, he would always leave me messages saying this is dad. If your a personal friend of mine. Please sign my grandfathers guest book it would mean the world to me....

I miss you grandpa...

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My son Gage with his great grandfather we miss you..

Remembering You

I lost someone very special to me, yesterday my grandfather passed away. He raised me like his own daughter, taught me how to ride a bike, bought me my first bass guitar, taught me how to drive. We made kites by hand together, built model airplanes, he taught me chess, checkers, I learned how to skate. He taught me how to build sand castles. Read me stories before I went to bed at night, tucked me in bed. He would make the monsters go away when I had bad dreams. He was my hero, he was superman to me. Helped raise my son gage till he was 5 years old. Helped me get a lawyer so I could file for child support. I am very hurt and heartbroken to see you have left. I remember this quote from silent hill even though it was about the mother they were talking about. my grandfather was a god through the eyes of a child... I love you grandpa I will never forget you...

I don't know how much more of this I can take!!!

I really wish I could actually get a straight answer. I called my sister yesterday around 9:00 pm, and I guess the hospital did not send my grandfather home. Tonya my grandfather's main nurses aid called and said that my grandfather has to come home right away. From what I am hearing from my sister My uncle bob told my mother that he's going home today and the hospital does not think he will make it home, and if you want to say anything to him you better do it now. My mom went over there and asked the nurse about it. The nurse said he never said that to my uncle. My grandfather is in really bad shape, it took my grandfather about 20 minutes to talk to my mom. I asked my sister about his condition and she told me that my mom said that he looks bruised all over, and she held his hand and it felt cold. The nurses tried to give him some water and he could not ever drink it. He starting choking from one swallow. I was doing some research reading on the dying process just to get an idea how my time he has left. Just knowing the fact he cannot swallow anymore and losing circulation it doesn't look very good. Tomorrow, I am going out of town I had some friends that I made plans with that are taking me to Indy this weekend to celebrate my birthday. My birthday's not till Tuesday, yay the big 33... I'm so sick of all this fucking drama I've been such a nervous wreck over this.. I know my grandfather is in his 90's mayby I do not know the whole story. When your relatives go to the lawyer and not the hospital first, to me it looks bad. Especially, when family members change the way he wants to die. This is what happens when you give your kids free hand outs. They are all born with a silver spoon in their fucking mouths!!! All they care is about being rich, getting that fucking money!!!! I am so disgusted and ashamed of being related to these people. Blood sucking leaches that what they are their poison, I love to scrape them with a shovel. You have no idea some of the heartless things they have said to my grandparents. Here's some examples: My uncle dick said to my grandmother next time I will see you you will be 6 feet under. My uncle ronny has told people that his daughters don't have grandparents. I remember one time when I was about 9 I believe it was my birthday and I wanted a scooter. My grandfather got me a scooter and my sister's dad Jamie got me a scooter. My aunt Cathy came over and visited my grandparents and got pissed off because my grandparents didn't buy her kids a scooter, got mad and left the house. Oh of course the one time when my grandparents when to see my cousin holly on grandparents day at school, the next day they had a grandparents day for my cousin Hailey and my grandparents were so tired going to the school to see holly and they did not come to the event. My aunt Cathy sent my grandmother a nasty letter saying so disappointed and she should be ashamed of her self of not coming. I could go on with these spoiled brat silver spoon horror stories but I think you get the idea. These relatives resent me because my grandparents raised me. I am the black sheep, the one that has the scarlet letter in their eyes. When I run into them when I have to meet up with the lawyer I know I will never, ever see these people again.I do not want anyone in my family to know where I live, because when I was living with my grandparents when I was taking classes at IUSB, one of my family member would call CPS and make false allegations and make up stories that I was taking drugs. Every three months I would get someone out there making me take drug test getting my hair cut off, to prove that I was not using drugs, I even brought my attorney into this. I got sick and tired of this bullshit when I was taking care of my grandparents and my aunt getting jealous because he would give me a 100 a week. Now the nurses aid that takes care of my grandfather he pays here 1000 a week never uses her car. She uses my grandfathers car and still asks for gas money!! I looks like she has broken some codes of ethics and milking my grandfather as much as she can. I believe most of my relatives are going to let her have the house. I believe that what she was after all along. She will have to my share of the house and there is no way in hell I am going to let her have that house. She never answers the house, ignores my calls never tells my grandfather I called gold digging bitch!! So I moved out I got so sick of this bullshit!!! I have nothing to hide I do not use drugs and I am not candy coating anything!! I take drugs tests till my sons turns 18 and it will still come up negative. I just sick of my family members harassing me and I just afraid that it will start all over again if the find out where I live. Last night I broke the microwave plate, I need a break really bad. It's kinda nice to have a sitter for the weekend and have some time to myself. I gave my mom the number to my friends parents house just in case something happens when I am out of town.  I hope nothing else happens especially when I am out of town because I will feel like a major asshole. Sorry, I really upset about whats going on with my grandfather right now my blog is very confusing today. I feel like I'm in some as the stomach turns cheezy soap opera...

I never knew eating vegans could be so much fun!!!

"PSST! HEY GHOULIEGIRL! I know I'm supposedly vegan and straight edge and love punkbands like good Charlotte and sum 41 and all of these 'cool' things.... but I was wondering if you could help me. See, I thought I could make a shitload of money and impress girls by being a part of this whole scene. It seemed like it was the biggest thing since the Seattle grunge thing, so I figured why not try it out. Well, now I'm completely broke, and the only female that wants me is a 50 year old, 500lb waitress at Waffle House. She's a lot of woman for me to take on. So, my question is: Can you slip me a few bucks and some meat? I've gotta fatten up so I can compete with my new love beast. I just don't feel like I'm that much of a man yet, and some meat would really do me good. Just don't tell any of the people in the scene about my 'bending the rules' a bit. I've got an image to hold up, OK? Thanks Ghouliegirl!"

Wow! Look here! We've got ourselves a genuine "vegan straight edge crew"! Even better, they are shown here at their beach house get away where they hold their "Gay Quakers United" meetings. Look at the guy with the "urban camouflage" hat. My friend is a marine and he has told me that anytime a REAL soldier sees one of these idiot gangsta wannabe's wearing those things, they just want to kill them and show them what a REAL soldier is like. What the hell does that camouflage do for that guy anyway? "Uh oh! We can't see the top of your head! Where'd it go!? Oh there it is! Damn! It blended in so perfectly with that building, I couldn't even see it!" What an idiot. And what's with all the stupid hand gestures here? It looks like some of them are missing fingers or their hands have mutated. Maybe it's just a secret code amongst vegan gay quakers. I guess we'll never know. (darn)

Yo yo yo, to all da' whiteys in da' house! I be a stoopid vegan fool! Gyeah! I be so stupid that I ain't had me a hamburga in 10 years. Now I be so skinny that my clothes don't fit me no more! Ain't that wack as a muthafucka!? Look at my clothes, G! They be hanging down all over me like I was a toofpick o' sumfin! Well, I'd like to give a shout out to my main homies in da' projects of Ghouliegirlville! Yeeeah!

Quite possibly the scariest moment EVER at a show. Onlooking fans were horrified when they saw what the singer of this band did. Due to a lack of self-control when performing live and under pressure, this lad took an ungodly dump in his pants. Yes indeed, the dreaded veggie dump! The green bubbling mass dribbled down his leg and onto the floor. He screamed in utter pain as it burned his intestinal walls along with his anal cavity. It even ate through the stage floor! And look at the guitarist next to him, he was the first one to take a big hearty whiff of that magic dump. I don't think there was ever a time in history when so many animal rights people and vegetarians gave up their ways. They always spoke of the "horrors" of cruelty to animals. Little did they realize that the TRUE HORROR lies within their own intestines!

Well what's this kid all in a huff about!? Ohhhh, he just realized that a bunch of drunkards discovered his "lowrider bicycle" that he bought for $300 just so that he could act like he was in a gang. Too bad that these drunkards decided to piss and puke all over it, it WAS a nice bike! I can't blame him for being so mad after spending so much of his parents money on that humdinger of a bike! Oh well, I guess he'll have to convert to pogo-sticking like the rest of us normal people.

Well folks, that does it for now. Stay tuned for more updates to the Ghouliegirl's pages cuz there's a lot more to come! Keep sending me posts I love a good argument! And finally, drop me an email if you want to talk with me, I'm always here to listen to what you have to say (even if it is completely idiotic). 

  

Social Security is Socialism. Medicaid is Socialism. Medicare is Socialism. We have socialized Police and Fire Departments, Roads and Bridges, aspects of our Health Care System. Yet, you demonize Socialism.

i don't mean this in the usual snarky or sarcastic manner. i'm genuinely curious and confused about the anti-socialist neo-mccarthyism that is sweeping the nation,


Personally, I have always viewed socialism in a very scientific manner.  there are a lot of problems in socialism, but I believe with the current view, and in what I believe to be the start of the collapse of modern capitalism; we could give socialism another look.

I think it would be ridiculous to say, "Well this is the definition of socialism via the encyclopedia, lets use this one.".

I think this conversation alone has proved that, we as a people, are in fact lighting that flame again.


The dreamer in me says why replace one broken system with another?

We are entering a new area, and one in which there is no room for modern capitalism. capitalistic practices are unethical and unsustainable, and with our current population growth, completely unrealistic. we are doubling our population every 40 years. it used to take us 150,000 years to double. the strain this is putting on infrastructure and resources is just now coming to a head, and as bad as it is getting now, it's only going to get worse.

personally, i believe the only way forward is a autonomy. or at least as much autonomy as is possible. DIY infrastructure and sustainable communities are the only thing that can ween us from Mother Cultures teet. the only thing that can save us from the boot heel of capitalism.

i will admit that i am leery of Socialism with a capital S, that the idea of turning over MORE power to the state is unthinkable. however i have read a few reports that implement an Anarcho-Socialist strategy to community goods and resources, which may not be an entirely horrible idea.

and that is exactly what appeals to me about anarch(ism). it is the one system (for lack of a better word) that allows room for all other isms. in an anarchist society, you can have a socialist neighborhood next to a communist one, which is next to a capitalist neighborhood, which is next to a egalitarian neighborhood.

it is the only way i can see to allow people to essentially govern themselves. or in the very least, choose how they wish to be governed.

I hope you all burn in hell!!!!

My grandfather is in the hospital and has MRSA, its has spread to his body. My greedy, money hungry pieces of shit relatives when to a meeting and instead of getting him a feeding tube, there just going to let him go, let him catch pneumonia and die in the hospital alone!!! They will not let me or my mom know whats going on keeping us in the dark. They just changed the papers so if he dies, they will not try to save his life. My grandfather is a millionaire and they just want to get access to their money. My grandfather's nurses aid lives in my grandfathers house and has been taking advantage of him she has been getting around 1,000 dollars a week. Every time I go there it looks like a god damn trash heap. I'm having a real hard time dealing with this he was my father not biologically and this what happens when you pretty much are born with a silver spoon in your mouths. I know its going to make me feel uncomfortable when he dies because im the only grandchild in my grandfathers will because he raised me like one of his own kids. Well, and cannot wait to tell them they can all go fuck themselves!!! I hope you selfish greedy bastards burn in hell!!!

Melody's Cheesecake Creations

Hello, I've started another blog called Melody's Cheesecake Creations. There's nothing on there yet, but its cool to look at my animated layout where cheesecakes are falling from the sky. Well, I'm in the process of promoting my business. Selling Cheesecakes of course, and don't worry I will not rip you off charing 8 dollars a slice at the cheesecake factory. Actually I have never been to the Cheesecake Factory Why the hell would I pay over 50.00 dollars for a whole cheesecake??? I've seen other bakery's charge 80.00 for a whole cheesecake!!! WoW!!! That better be some cheesecake... http://melodyscheesecakecreations.blogspot.com/

Who Invented Mac and Cheese?

There is no one inventor of macaroni and cheese. No one is sure who was first, the Romans, the Greeks or the Chinese. Research shows (Jack MacLaughlin's book "Jefferson and Monticello: the biography of a Builder) that Thomas Jefferson was interested in macaroni but he did not invent this American classic. Jefferson enjoyed this dish while in Paris, served it at the White House and and corresponded with a William Short to procure a macaroni machine. The first written Macaroni and Cheese recipe is believed to be from The Experienced English Housekeeper, by a Mrs. Elizabeth Raffald. This 1769 recipe calls for the following ingredients: bechamel sauce with Cheddar, mixed with macaroni, sprinkled with Parmesan, then baked until bubbly and golden.

In 1937, Kraft introduced the product in the U.S. and Canada.^[3] The timing of the product's launch had much to do with its success. During World War II, rationing of milk and dairy products, and an increased reliance on meatless entrn 1937, Kraft introduced the product in the U.S. and Canada.^[3] The timing of the product's launch had much to do with its success. During World War II, rationing of milk and dairy products, and an increased reliance on meatless entries, created a nearly captive market for the product, which was considered a hearty meal for families.

Kraft Dinner is seen as inexpensive, easy to make comfort food, with marketing to highlight its value and convenience.^[4][5]

New product lines using different flavors and pasta shapes and increases to shelf life were introduced over the decades.

I personally think Mac and Cheese out of a box is so gross. You have not lived, till you try baked Mac and Cheese. Here try my recipe and be amazed!!!

Baked Macaroni and Cheese.

Ingredients

• 1  (8-oz.) package elbow macaroni
• 2  tablespoons  butter
• 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flour
• 2  cups  milk
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/2  teaspoon  fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  ground red pepper
• 1  (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Preparation

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Keep warm.

2. Melt butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in salt, black and red pepper, 1 cup shredded cheese, and cooked pasta.

3. Spoon pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-qt. baking dish; top with remaining 1 cup cheese.

4. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Kraft Sharp Cheddar Cheese. To lighten, 2% reduced-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese may be substituted.

One-Pot Macaroni and Cheese: Prepare recipe as directed, stirring all grated Cheddar cheese into thickened milk mixture until melted. Add cooked pasta, and serve immediately. Prep: 10 min., Cook: 7 min.

coconut-macaroon cheesecake

ingredients

• 1-2/3  cups  flaked coconut, toasted*
• 1/2  cup  ground almonds
• 2  tablespoons  butter or margarine, melted
• 3  8-ounce packages  cream cheese, softened
• 1/2  cup  sugar
• 2  tablespoons  amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 3    eggs
• 3    egg whites
• 1/2  teaspoon  vanilla
• 1/4  teaspoon  cream of tartar
• 6  tablespoons  sugar
• 1/3  cup  flaked coconut
• 1  ounce  semisweet chocolate
• 1  teaspoon  shortening

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.

2. For crust, combine 1 cup of the toasted coconut, the ground almonds, and melted butter or margarine in a small mixing bowl. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan; set aside.

3. For filling, beat cream cheese, the 1/2 cup sugar, and amaretto or almond extract in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Add the three whole eggs all at once. Beat on low speed just until combined. Do not overbeat. Pour filling into crust-lined pan. Place the pan on a shallow baking pan in the preheated oven.

4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. (Cheesecake will not be completely done.) Sprinkle with the remaining 2/3 cup toasted coconut.

5. Meanwhile, allow egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Combine egg whites, vanilla, and cream of tartar in a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually beat in the 6 tablespoons sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat on high speed about 4 minutes more or until mixture forms stiff, glossy peaks (tips stand straight) and sugar dissolves. Carefully spread over partially baked cheesecake to within 1 inch of the pan. Sprinkle with the 1/3 cup coconut.

6. Return to oven and bake 12 to 15 minutes more or until lightly browned. Remove springform pan from baking pan. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen the sides of the cheesecake from the pan. Cool 30 minutes more. Remove sides of the springform pan and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour. Cover and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

7. Just before serving, heat chocolate and shortening in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Drizzle over cheesecake. Let stand until chocolate sets. Makes 12 to 16 servings.

*Note: To toast the coconut, spread it in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Watch it carefully, and stir it so it browns evenly.

I'm always getting myself I some kind of drama..

Last Night, I went to go visit my Mom at the tattoo shop she works at, its called Witch Hammer Tattoo. Well she never finished coloring in my sonic tattoo she did on me, and I got it finally colored in. I've been so busy, I just haven't  had the time to come in the shop. After she closed up the shop, my sister, mom and I went to Callahan's. I rarely eat out, so It was nice not having to cook. Well, when I got home, I got a call from my mom that my grandfather is having heart failure and fluid in his lungs. I rushed to the hospital because the message I received about my grandfather was just try to make him comfortable. When I got to his room I had to wear a gown and gloves. He was sleeping its was weird seeing him hooked up to machines like that just so he can breathe. I called the nurses aid that takes care of my grandfather the next morning, and she told me that my grandfather has mrsa in his urine, its a staph infection if no one knows what that is. "Flesh Eating Bacteria" if you get the idea. If would of know about his condition I would of never went in that room just finishing a tattoo.I think I should be okay??? I hope...I was reading up on this disease Some with take up as long a few yrs to clear up. Well just hearing out this morning made me very worried. Unfortunately, I cannot take any chances its very contagious, and cannot go there right now. I'm sorry Grandpa..

Almond joy Cheesecake

Ingredients

For the crust:

1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (I used cinnamon-flavored.  Weird, I know, but it totally worked and saved me a trip to the store)

1 and 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

4 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, at room temperature

1 cup sugar

4 large eggs

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted

1 tablespoon coconut extract

1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

For the glaze:

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

3/4 cup heavy cream

1 and 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Whole roasted almonds, toasted coconut, whipped cream, for garnish

Instructions

1. For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Prepare your springform pan by wrapping it with aluminum foil to allow for extra three inches or so of foil to project above the sides.  (This will help later when you need to grab the pan.)

3. In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers, almonds, coconut, and sugar to a fine crumb.

4. With the machine running, slowly add the melted butter and pulse until it resembles moist sand.

5. Press the mixture into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the pan.

6. Bake the crust for about 12 minutes, or until set and lightly browned.

7. Remove from the oven and let cool.

8.  Readjust oven temperature to 325 degrees.

9. For the filling: In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

10.  Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

11. Add the coconut extract.

12.  Stop the mixer, and gently fold in the toasted almonds with a spatula until well combined.

13. Transfer the filling to the cooled crust and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes (until the crust is puffy and lightly browned).

14. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

15. For the chocolate glaze: Combine the chocolate chips, cream, and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth.

16.  Remove the pan from the heat and let cool to room temperature (this took about 10 minutes for me).

17. Pour the glaze over the cheesecake (which is still in the springform pan) and spread evenly.

18.  Chill the cheesecake overnight or until firm and set.

19.  When ready to serve, run a knife around the perimeter of the pan to loosen the cake.  Release the pan sides and serve.

Black Forest Cheese Cake

Ingredients

• CRUST
• 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• FILLING
• 5 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 5 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1 teaspoon water
• 1 teaspoon NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
• 1 jar (16 oz.) maraschino cherries, divided, juice reserved
• TOPPING
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• Reserved juice from cherries
• 3 tablespoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 500° F. Set roasting pan half full of water on lower rack of oven. Grease 10-inch springform pan.

FOR CRUST:
MELT morsels and butter in medium, uncovered microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If, necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15- second intervals until melted. Combine water and Nescafé in very small bowl; stir to dissolve. Add coffee, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and cinnamon to chocolate mixture; mix well. Press on bottom and 1 inch up side of prepared pan.

FOR FILLING:
BEAT cream cheese in large mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Add sugar; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Reserve 1/3 cup batter. Pour remainingbatter into prepared crust.

MELT morsels in uncovered small microwave-safe bowl on HIGH(100%) power 1 minute; STIR. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals until melted. Combine water and Nescafé in very small bowl; stir to dissolve. Combine melted chocolate, reserved 1/3 cup cream cheese mixture and coffee. Stir until smooth using wire whisk. Spread mixture on top of batter. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup finely chopped cherries. Gently swirl with a thin knife. Place cheesecake on baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 200° F.; bake for 1 hour or until knife inserted in the center comes out with a creamy coating. Turn off oven and let cake cool in oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove cake from oven. Cool on wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours or overnight.

FOR TOPPING:
COMBINE cornstarch and reserved cherry juice in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened . Cool completely. Stir inremaining cherries.

REMOVE side of springform pan. Cover top of cheesecake with cherry topping. Place morsels in small, heavy-duty plastic bag. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 30 seconds; knead. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, kneading until smooth. Cut small hole in corner of bag. Squeeze to drizzle over cherry topping.