Creating Your Own Recipes

Do you ever experiment by making a recipe of your own? I've done so many times. Sometimes they turn out wonderfully, other times, they are okay, but I wouldn't necessarily make them again. Thankfully, I've never had a total flop.

Many years ago, Mac requested a Black Forest Cheesecake for his birthday. I couldn't find a recipe, and I set out to make it anyway. I spent all day, and quite a bit of money making that cheesecake. After supper, the moment of truth came. The birthday candles were blown out, and the cheesecake was served. I placed the remaining 2/3 of the uneaten cheesecake on a stand in the kitchen while we ate in the dining room.

That cheesecake was delicious. Mac oohed and aahed with each bite. I was so proud! Suddenly, there came a loud noise from the kitchen. Our very dumb basset hound (that we no longer have , NOT due to this episode!) had gotten up to the stand, and pulled the cheesecake over.

When I entered the kitchen, he was helping himself to the mess on the floor. I was so angry! And the worst part? I didn't think to write the recipe down as I was making it! I've never made Black Forest Cheesecake again. Someday...

This morning, I woke early, and decided to experiment in the kitchen before heading out to worship. This time I did write the recipe down. Two recipes, in fact! One is for normal people, the other is for low-carb eaters like myself. Let me tell you, it's not much fun to watch everyone else eat the homemade soft pretzels, cinnamon rolls, and cakes that you make when you can't eat them yourself. I need to get creative! Although this cake isn't low-carb enough to eat everyday, it's still a nice treat, without the guilt.

The verdict? Even Grandma said that the cake was delicious. A winner! And I wrote it all down so I can make it again! The recipes for Ginger Pear Cake, and Lower Carb Ginger Pear Cake can be found at Mama's Fixins.