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Thursday, September 07, 2006

Thanks and More Thanks

Delicious Vegan Cheesecake Topped with Strawberries

First of all, big thanks to all of you for your warm birthday wishes. It was indeed a good one thanks, in part, to the delicious vegan cheesecake made by my husband. Thanks go to him for making it (he was very conscientious about following the recipe because he didn't want to screw it up!) and to Nic at bakingsheet for creating the recipe. I've tried too many vegan cheesecakes that didn't taste right, but this one came closer than any so far. Just to judge its "cheeescakiness," we ate it first plain--and it did taste very authentic (and very almondy). For the second piece, we topped it with macerated strawberries, and they were a perfect complement to it. The recipe was very easy to make, too, which makes it perfect for all of you non-cooks out there to make for your partners or spouses. So get busy!

A second (or is it third or fourth?) thanks goes to those of you who have noticed the link to my Amazon store in the sidebar and have written to tell me that you've bought one of the products I linked to. I don't make piles of bucks from the Amazon links (not even piles of nickels), but they do help pay the cost of hosting the blog and the website. I really do recommend all of the kitchenware listed on the first shopping page, but as for the other pages, I give Amazon key words and it picks the products. So please, if you see fois gras or something there, don't blame me!

Finally, thanks to That's Fit for listing this blog as one of its Fit Hits. And welcome to all visitors who got here through that link. Please take a few minutes to look through the archives or through the Recipe Index.

Okay, I'm all thanked out--except to say, thank all of you who read this far. I'll be back soon with a new recipe, one that's making my mouth water just thinking of it.

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Blogger maybepigscanfly said...

I'm glad that you had a happy birthday and were able to enjoy a delicious vegan cheesecake. I'm glad that your husband gave you a rest from the kitchen and made something special for you. Also congrats on having your blog listed as a Fit Hit!

-Teresa

10:41 AM, September 07, 2006  
Anonymous EatPeacePlease said...

I am glad you had a happy birthday. I'm sure the cheesecake really made it nice. It looks really good, and I like how you say almond-y.

11:03 AM, September 07, 2006  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Seeing all the beautiful pics that you and "the girl who ate everything" (http://www.roboppy.net/food) makes me want to run out and get myself a new Canon Rebel... once I get my laptop paid off, that may be my next purchase!

Kaji's Mom (posting as anonymous b/ blogger won't let me use my ID)

11:34 AM, September 07, 2006  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The cheesecake looks delicious. Kudos to your hubby for making it for you! You've got yourself a special man.

-Crystal
http://vivaciousvegan.blogspot.com/

11:48 AM, September 07, 2006  
Blogger Nic said...

It sounds like the celebration was a success. The cheesecake looks like it turned out perfectly. Simply gorgeous. I'm so glad that you all were able to enjoy it, and that your husband was sweet enough to make it for you.
If you want a change from the almond, you could always go with vanilla or some other extract, of course. I just happen to like almond.

12:16 PM, September 07, 2006  
Blogger Mia said...

Happy birthday!!! The cheesecake looks really good. Yet another recipe for me to try... It was very nice of your husband to make it for you.

2:40 PM, September 07, 2006  
Blogger Alanna said...

How sweet is THIS?

4:04 PM, September 07, 2006  
Blogger Milinda said...

Happy birthday! I seem to always be a day or two late. Hope it was glorious and from the looks of that cheesecake, it looks pretty darn glorious.

11:59 PM, September 07, 2006  
Anonymous Nadine - Healthifica.com said...

Happy Birthday...

And congratulations on the vegan cheesecake! That's not only healthy but also yummy!

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3:06 AM, September 08, 2006  
Anonymous Jennifer said...

Hi Susan,
Well, I'm a bit late to the party, but I did want to wish you a very happy birthday! Tell your husband the cheesecake looks divine.

As Karina said the other day, "Men who cook rock."

7:37 AM, September 08, 2006  
Blogger kleo2 said...

Happy belated birthday, Susan!!! That "cheese" cake looks outrageous! May you have a wonderful year ahead. Thanks for sharing great pix and recipes so selflessly.

12:09 AM, September 10, 2006  
Blogger KathyF said...

Happy Birthday! (Belatedly!)

I noticed that's a BAKED cheesecake! How nice! The only vegan ones I've tried have not been baked. I'll definitely try this one.

5:55 PM, September 10, 2006  
Blogger ~M said...

I tried to find the agave you use at your amazon store, but couldn't find it. Where is it? Thanks!

7:54 AM, April 30, 2008  
Blogger SusanV said...

Here's a link to the agave:

Madhava Agave

It comes in two large bottles, and this is the best price for ounce that I have seen for it. I am still using the second of the two bottles I bought months ago.

8:02 AM, April 30, 2008  

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