Vestal Music

10/04/2026

PLAIN CREAMY BAKED CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS

Crust:

- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt

PROCEDURE

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
4. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the vanilla.
5. Add the eggs 1 at a time on low speed.
6. Gently mix in the sour cream, flour, and salt.
7. Pour over the crust and bake for 55–65 minutes, until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
8. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.

10/04/2026

I did a first for me: I bought a Christmas present for the twins. October 1 ,2026 I was on it.

10/04/2026

This concept that you need everybody to see the world exactly how you see it... the beauty is that people see things different.
We need more compassion... not just empathy, compassion to understand that everybody's life journey brought them to their views.
If you have an idea, an opinion... and someone doesn't agree with it or doesn't like it.. they are not mean or a piece a sh*t.. they simply don't like your idea. And that's okay.. And if anyone is judging you... that's never a reflection of YOU.. it's them..
We can disagree and still be kind to each other.

10/03/2026

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05/20/2024

05/19/2024

I am announcing my retirement from teaching effective May 23, 2024. It has been a difficult decision. After 42 plus years it is time to take care of Roy and myself. Thank you parents and students for joys you have given to me. It has been a blessing. Please come for free music in all levels. I’ll miss you all.

05/16/2024

This is a difficult post for me to make. As of Thursday May 23,2024 I am retiring from teaching piano and singing. I have taught for 42 years. for which I am grateful to all of you. I am available for coaching for events if you need. Or you can come by and enjoy the porch with me. I do have mountains of music to give away, it is for all levels playing. come by and select your music...it's free.
Many of you do not understand, I am having some health issues. The tremors in my hands is uncontrollable.Playing has become a challenge for me.
I have a heavy heart to say it's time to retire. SNIFF, SNIFF.
I have loved teaching and knowing you all. You have been many ,many blessings to me. With a grateful heart I say Thank You.

09/12/2023

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09/12/2023