The Irony of It All

I am asked quite often how I can make cheesecake and not gain alot of weight.  I have to tell you I do have a sweet tooth, but not for cheesecake.  I don't really care for it.  Ironic isn't it?  Let me show how I got into making cheesecakes.

A friend had a Pampered Chef party and I bought the spring form pan because I wanted the bundt pan insert!! To this day, I have yet to use the bundt pan insert!! Irony!!  We were visiting family in Chicago and having cheesecake for dessert.  Other than the fact that I don't care for it, I knew that I could make it better than this so-called famous restaurant. It was dense and heavy in texture and on your stomach.  My husband asked if I could make a better cheesecake and the challenge was on.

I did what I always do when I am posed with a challenge. I googled cheesecake. Google is my "Go-To Woman." Oh My!!!!!  There were so many recipe options I wasn't sure where to start, but I went to a tried and true recipe site. From there, my recipe was born. I have tweaked it over the years and developed something that people have asked for and are willing to pay for.  My cheesecakes are light and tend to melt in your mouth....not like the one from that restaurant in Chicago. Below are some pictures of the cheesecake I made this weekend.  It is very reminiscent of one of my favorite candy bars, Mounds.  Dark Chocolate and coconut.  Now, that makes the cheesecake a little more irresistible. Mmmm!

I am very willing to share my passion and love of baking of cheesecakes, cakes and other things.  I also love to cook.  Look for recipes and tips on the blog for savory things too. I grew up watching my mom bake the traditional Southern pound cake every Saturday morning.  Every time I bake a pound cake, I think of her, smile, and sometimes shed a tear because she is no longer here with me.  I learned how to cook from her, too.  Well, some of it. I don't think she was adventurous as me in trying new and different things.  I look forward to sharing my love of baking and cooking with you.

Make every bite memorable!