It seems like during the month of November and December my oven is in constant use. I’m glad there isn’t an oven union out there because mine would probably be complaining of abuse! If it had legs, I’m sure it would be marching right out of our house to the nearest picket line, in search of fair treatment. How can my oven complain though? Over the past month, it has been the tool behind so many wonderful creations. My favorite cinnamon rolls, loaves of delicious bread, cookies galore, and now these… delicious little cheesecake bites. Unfortunately, these creations are going out to a friend of mine, however I was able to sneak just one and let me tell you… yummy, impressive, and so easy! You can find the recipe titled Easy Cheesecake Cupcakes over at www.crazy-for-cheesecake.com.
On a note other than oven abuse, I put together the centerpiece for our Dinner Party today. It was very simple to do and I like the way it turned out. I took a random assortment of Christmas ornaments and filled my favorite trifle bowl full of them. It’s colorful, inexpensive, and simple. I’m also going to use the star shaped ornaments to create place setting card holders for each guest. I’ll be working on that this evening.
My oven will be glad to hear that I’m not baking tonight. It’s desperate plea for a break has been heard.
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Sandi@ the WhistleStop Cafe says
And I thought my microwave just stopped working. That little striker- I was planning to replace it…I never thought of a raise!
I really do like our man in brown…
rachel says
Pretty decoration! Classy!
Jeff says
That is a fun decoration!
Patricia Scarpin says
Kristen, I had such a good laugh with your post – my oven would certainly team up with yours!!
There was a time when, besides working in an office, I sold my cakes. I’m sure you can imagine the amount of baking. The poor oven was about to cry for help… 😀
These cheesecake bites are so tiny and cute! I’m sure there won’t be any left after 5 minutes or so…
brilynn says
Those cheesecakes look delicious!
I think my oven may very well join yours if it goes on strike…
Karen Beth says
Kristen…. I LOVE the centerpiece that you created! The colors are great and so festive! Elegant and classy! I might try that sometime too. Good work! 🙂
erin says
Thanks for the reminder of cheesecake bites—growing up I had a neighbor who made these every holiday season and I was always in awe as cheesecake was never present in our house.
aria says
mmmmmmmm cheeeeescake cupcakes. yesyes!
Lisa : ) says
Wow–I thought at first that the centerpiece pic was from Marthastewart.com or something, and then I read your post–that is so pretty!!!
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I LOVE your blog!
Gina says
Those cheesecake mini’s look fantastic! I’m not much of a baker but I may need to try that out. Thanks for the visit to my site btw! You’ve brought me a new blog to look at. 🙂
Morgan says
The cheesecake looks so delicious! Thanks for sharing!
julie says
oh, i wish i had pretty ornaments like that. very creative kristen.