Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Dark Chocolate Cheesecake, Birthday & Where About!

Past 2 months has been filled with chaotic, and hectic schedule. Birthdays, family, friends and work were mainly my top priority. This time round, I'm aware that I have been away far more longer than usual. Despite, the lack of food blogging, I managed to squeeze in some weekends to bake, in away to distress and baking happened to be quite therapeutic.

I spent the last months, in a quiet space. A much needed time alone too. Very much like the upcoming photos. Serene, calm, chilly and slightly grey which helps to recollect myself and question what are/were my desires in life. Far from that, it drives and motivate myself to continue to persevere building my pathway to greener pastures. Ever so recently, everyday, has either been a blessing or a constant struggle to figure out, how to make that extra dough to stay afloat. The journey hasn't been pleasant either where I stumbled upon port holes one after another following by some bumpy rides. At the end, like the saying goes, if there's nothing good to say, it's best to not say anything.
All I could do right now, is pray that it gets better, brighter each day and hopefully my tiny baking hobby kicks off to an astounding level. Can I vent one last sad sappy news? My DSLR decided to die on me, leaving me with no better choice other than to use a point & shoot camera as a backup [kicks my foot...]. Such a bummer.. So some photos may be from a DSLR, and some are from my trusty regular digital camera. As they say, it's not the camera, and it's all about the skill. This is one area that I am constantly geared to improve. What I realize is that it depends a lot on how I feel that very day too. For instance, if I am in a mood for blurry and grey shots, my photos may turn out that way. Slightly crazy but I adore all forms of food-scenic photography. From vintage, to shabby chic to minimalism or just straight on focusing towards the object.

Moving on, last month was my wonderful loving DAD's 60th Birthday. As you may or may not know, my dad is a huge fan of cheesecake. His love for simple, nothing too frilly or over the top cheesecake this time would be a lusciously DARK CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE. Fluffy creamy cream cheese flavoured with good quality semi-sweet melted chocolate is complimented with Oreo cookie base.
Thank god, I had some backup recipes and shots which I have not blogged about. Those my friends, will be heading your way real soon.

Got to love this line "Although, the vision is hazy, someday I shall be flying so high!" Can you guess? Can you tell where this line is taken from? Here's a hint.. from a music buff like myself, it's from a musical this time and I certainly live on this motto where it gives me drive, faith and defies any gravity that pulls me down ;).

Stay tune peeps...

xx



13 comments:

  1. No te desanimes que lo estas haciendo muy, pero qué muy bien, Joanna. La tarta seguro que resultó deliciosa, al menos el aspecto es precioso. Y las fotografías me parecen geniales. Yo también uso una Sony digital, porque no tengo otra. Ser perfeccionista es lo que tiene. Besos, muchos ánimos y feliz semana.

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  2. Some time taken to reflect is understandable my friend I hope it did you good :)
    Lovely cake, it looks addictive!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

    P.S. To prepare for my exams now I won't be commenting for around 4 weeks - See you in a month my friend :)

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  3. We all need that break time to pick ourselves up and continue to live happily. Sorry about your cam and for feeling the way you feel, but use this time to enjoy as much as you can and eat a cupcake!:)
    Happy belated b-day to your dad-cake looks like it's made from love and it is that much more sweeter! Have a lovely the rest of the weekend, Jo!

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  4. Oh your dads cake is beautiful! Stay strong lovely :) you will get through it xo

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  5. Hey, Jo! Thanks for stopping by at my place :) Love the cheesecake! I am imagining taking a spoon and digging right in from the pan hah! hah! I can understand your bumpy ride, you have my support and empathy. Just keep moving forward and one day things will get better.

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  6. I think we have been on the same cruise ship. Yikes! I know it's hard sometimes to keep afloat when all we do is work, work, work and not enough play. I'm sure your Dad loved his b-day cake. My birthday is coming up shortly, too bad you couldn't come over and we could make this together. I always say, "It's darkest before the dawn." Dawn will be here sure enough. Happy Weekend.
    -Gina-

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  7. Joanna, your photography skill is phenomenal.

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    1. Awe, thanks! Hope all is well at your end. xo

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  8. An awesome cheesecake! Bet your dad was thrilled to see that.
    Stay calm!

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    1. Will do Angie, and I sure hope that I get to blog as often I could ;). Have a great weekend!

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  9. But I must say, you came back with a BANG! This cheesecake is the stuff of phenomenal birthdays and the difference in cameras proves you're a super star!

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  10. Dear Joanna, Beautiful birthday cake. I love cheesecake too...I prefer it over those rich, double layer cakes. You decorated it perfectly. Blessings my dear, Catherine xo

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