Open Studio
Episode: #919
Airdate: Thursday, February 1, 2007 @ 8:00pm

Michelle Jewel
Ambrosia Cheesecakes

With over 125 flavors available, Ambrosia Cheesecakes specializes in custom-made cheesecakes. Michelle demonstrated how to make a delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake. She also brought along a savory cheesecake (Spinach, Artichoke and Pecan) that can be served as an appetizer with crackers.

Website: www.ambrosiacheesecakes.com

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake

**This is not an Ambrosia Cheesecakes recipe - we do not provide our recipes to the general public. This is a similiar recipe suitable for use by the public**

Crust:
1 1/2 Cups Chocolate Cookie Crumbs
2/3 Cup Butter, melted

Combine cookie crumbs and butter together in a bowl, mixing until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9" spring form pan.

Filling:
32 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Cups Chocolate Chips, melted
4 Eggs
2 Tablespoons Flour
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
1 Teaspoon Vanilla
15 Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

Preheat the oven to 425

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour, sour cream and vanilla. Fold in peanut butter cups and pour batter into pan.

Bake at 425 for 15 minutes then reduce the heat to 225 and bake for an hour. Let cool and then refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.

Vickers Review with Jon Vickers

DVD Legacy:
Hitchcock: 3 Disc Collector's Edition
Directted by Alfred Hitchcock
Lions Gate Home Entertainment

Classic Foreign Cinema:
Viva Pedro (2006)
Directed by Pedro Almodovar
Sony Pictures

Current "arthouse" titles:
Heading South (2006)
Directed by Laurent Cantet
Genius Productions, Inc.

Catch A Fire (2006)
Directed by Phillip Noyce
Universal Studios Home Video

Harvest Time (2004)
Directed by Marina Razbezhkina
Kino on Video

Motel (2006)
Directed by Michael Kang
Palm Pictures

Hollywoodland (2006)
Directed by Alan Coulter
Universal Studios Home Video

Jim McComb
Artist

He is a watercolor artist with a studio in Union Pier, Michigan and Jim brought along several pieces of his work to showcase. Most of his paintings have a rural setting as the main theme, which give you that sensation of relaxing in the shade. Check out his upcoming exhibit, A "Love Boat" Journey at the Musikantow Gallery on February 10 to April 30. For more details:269.469.3604

Website: www.mccombwaterworks.com

Music Segment

Jason Sapen Band

This band is out of the Elkhart area and they impressed us with their professional sound and original lyrics. The guys performed two songs, starting with "S.O.S. (Shine on Sister) and they wrapped up the show with, "Can You Feel Anything."

Website: www.jasonsapen.com

Clare Hoinville
Artist
She was an art teacher for 30 years at Galien High School before retiring and throwing herself full time into painting. Clare's medium is oil and she paints primarily outdoor scenes. She brought along some examples of her artwork to discuss during the interview segment.

Experience Michiana

Fritz Olsen Sculptures
6914 W. Holloway Drive
Sawyer, MI 49125
Call ahead for hours open
Phone: 269.426.3003

John Hoinville
Woodworker

From Niles, Michigan, John spent 25 years in the art glass business before switching his interest to wood turning. He creates mostly bowls and vases but uses all kinds of wood from all over the world to create his pieces. John brought along some of his unique pieces to show the home audience.

Rosalyn Troiano
CSA Suzuki Strings Program

The Suzuki Method is used to teach very young children how to play violin. Rosalyn is the Suzuki String Director of the Goshen College Community School of the Arts, where she teaches Suzuki group classes and directs the Home School Orchestra. She brought along a group of 10 students (ages 6 to 12) that performed two short pieces.

Website: www.gcmusiccenter.org
Click on Music Education, then Community School of the Arts

Out & About with Craig Gibson

Ragtime The Musical
February 2 - 10
Washington Hall
University of Notre Dame
Information: 574.631.8128

The Nylons
February 3 at 7pm
Mendel Center Mainstage
Lake Michigan College
Information: 269.927.1221

Chicago on $5
Beauty Treats, Eats
And Movie Seats
Information: www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment

Patty Panozzo
Kitchen Planning

This segment took place at our very own Jaimee's house. Patty will be showing Jaimee how to organize her kithcen by stocking her pantry and deciding which cookware to buy. Like Patty says, "A well-equipped, organized kitchen is a functional kitchen, one which will be fully enjoyed."

Website: www.aneedtofeed.com