Unreal. People just don't know how much time and effort goes into a cake. It's surprises me though, because even the most "inexperienced, annual, canned frosting, cupcake mom" will tell you how long it takes!! So, why do they think we can just pop things out?

I *sniff, sniff* was a band booster *hear the violins?* for 12 LONG YEARS! (4 kids through the program) I graduated with my last 2 kids this past year *can you hear pomp & circumstance?*

I did my share of baking, organizing, bingo, you name it, I was probably knee deep in it!

Lucky for me, another mom that decorates cakes came and "stole" my "business" by handing out samples and volunteering free cakes! I really think she did me a huge favor!!!!! Funny thing is, now that we're both done (her boy graduated too) they call me for cakes (paid for, of course) and not her!!! Too Funny!

24 hours in a day, minus 8 hours for work, minus 2 hours travel time, minus 4 hours for making dinner and clean up, that leaves what, 10 hours to bake cheesecake....hmmm, if you don't sleep for 3 days you might be able to pull it off! LOL

That's just crazy!!! Waaaay too many!!!

so who is interested in a cheesecake throwdown?

Wonder if we can get enough of us, maybe the Food Network would be interested.

Suggestion for THROWDOWN Prize:

Another forum post was throwing about the idea of having Hugh Jackman over for a massage? Brad Pitt too? I say you throw in George Clooney and we've got a WINNER!

What do ya think?

" I could enter this cheesecake contest. I'm in Ontario, Canada but am willing to travel to meet cake people. I won't eat it but apparently I make them so good that one guy said he wasn't sure if he should eat it or roll around naked in it. (It was triple chocolate.) "


Quick lorrieg, tell me that recipe so I can start handing out cheesecakes to good looking guys ( might get lucky !!! )

Sounds good, but I was thinking of something more ... REALISTIC

If you folks are really serious about this, I'll betcha Food Network would send Bobby Flay as a judge...or maybe even as a contestant!

Any opinions?

Hey DelightsbyE-
Swing through Winchester on your way out there and I will be your assistant!!

No, you're not a BAD band mom just a very WISE band mom. They obivoulsy have no idea what it takes to make ONE cheesecake.

Good for you.

A cheesecake throw down would be GREAT!!! Texas is big enough for all of the CCer's! Bobby FLay could be the judge (it would be more fun to have him throw a cheesecake in and see how many ccer's beat his out!!!) I would love to try the triple chocolate one (from Canada)! Can you share the recipe? Maybe I could win a great man Probably not though!
In this contest, are we using different flavors or New York style or either? I prefer the flavored ones! White choco raspeberry, key lime, almond praline! Yum
I do agree 30 in a few days is ridiculous! So they won't honor you as band mom of the year! Atleast you still have your sanity (if you do after being a teacher all day ).
I am proud of you for saying no!!!!

Oh no. Is this what I have to look forward to?

My son started preschool two weeks ago. At the first-day "parent social," I made the mistake of telling the director that I do some cakes and to let me know if I can help out. (I'm just a hobbyist, so I have the luxury of doing this. It's a school for special-needs kids and they raise a lot of money for various things, so it's a good cause. I've also done birthday treats for kids whose parents don't have the resourses, etc., to do so ...)

Her eyes lit up, and she immediately pointed to one particular sign-up sheet ... for the STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON.

I'm flattered, but it wasn't really what I had in mind. Oh, well. It's a good cause in its own right ... and I'm going to be doing something for their big charity auction, too.

JodieF


Don't fell bad if you let them slice this time they would always want to try it again. and First and forth most that was not enoge advance notice so tell them to go PLAY THAT SONG SOMEWHERE ELSE.

YOU AINT THE ONE.
MICHELLE

I am up for the Throwdown...my husband would insist that Bobby's wife come along, he think she is a HOTTIE!!

I'll happily share my triple chocolate cheesecake recipe only if there isn't going to be a throwdown.

How many judges would there be? I'm imagining a roomful of naked people wriggling around and maybe one practical guy eating his.

oops, sorry Jodie - we kinda hijacked your post didn't we?

You did do the right thing to save your sanity and your pocketbook.

I would have said, I'll make one if everyone else makes one. And be sure to tell them to cook them in a WATER BATH and watch their jaws drop!! They won't have a clue!!

I would almost be tempted to make sure that I took a slice of cheesecake to snack on that night.

you all sound like you really know what you are doing with cheesecakes. Any one interested in posting their recipes?

i would love to witness a throwdown!!!!!!