…or at least, feel like you look awesome while doing it?
Thank you so much for voting me into Project Food Blog Round 7 — I’m so grateful for your support! Challenge #7 was to create a video tutorial. I think you guys know by now that I’m a little obsessed with souped–up cheesecakes, so without further ado (okay, with a little more further ado), I’m about to show you how to create flippin’ awesome cheesecakes.
LIGHTS
What went into creating this video? Lots and lots of planning — dozens of pages worth! Lots and lots of time — 35+ hours worth! And lots and lots of fun — probably more than I should’ve had. Ahem. You’ll see.
CAMERA
Cheesecakes are incredibly customizable. In the video below, I’ll show you 3 different crusts, 3 different fillings, and 3 different toppings. By mixing and matching these components, you can feasibly create over 27 different cheesecakes! So, um, if you ever need 27 different cheesecakes . . . I got ya covered.
ACTION
Enough of the suspense! What do you get when you combine stop-motion animation, a music video, some ridiculousness, and a whole lotta cheesecake? Watch and see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dj3msQYjOQ&fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca
(please click here to see bigger version)
You can print the recipes for these cheesecakes here: Coffee Cookie Dough Fudge Cheesecake, Caramel Fudge Brownie Cheesecake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bliss Cheesecake.
(Note: Voting is now open! I would so appreciate if you’d take a moment to pop over and vote for me by clicking the heart on this page once you’re signed into your Foodbuzz account. Registering for a Foodbuzz account is quick, easy, and free if you don’t have one already! Thanks, y’all!)
THE BLOOPER REEL
…wherein I prove that I’m basically tone deaf, drop my brownie layer in the floor, yell a lot at my piece-of-crap hand mixer, and eat bacon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4D3hOu0DOM&fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca
(please click here to see bigger version)
STRIKE THE SET
After the video camera was tucked away, the tripods were folded up, and my smudgy lipstick had faded, there was still one itty bitty order of business to attend to. What the heck does one do with three cheesecakes?! Turns out there was something awesome to do with them!
My friend Carol has a heart the size of Jupiter. She’s worked with children with special needs for several years now, and recently, while browsing Reece’s Rainbow, a website that connects orphans with special needs to adoptive homes, she laid eyes on Quinton. Quinton is a tiny, precious baby boy in Eastern Europe with Downs Syndrome. At first, Carol half-jokingly asked her husband if they could adopt him. As time went on, though, it became clear that neither she nor her husband could stop thinking about Quinton.
They posted his picture on her refrigerator and decided they were going for it. They’re currently beginning the process to bring him home! This miracle is not without a cost — it will take thousands of dollars. I decided my huge, decadent cheesecakes were perfect for a little fundraising. I gave two of them away in return for donations to Quinton’s fund. I can’t tell you what an honor it is to be a tiny part of Carol’s journey — and how humbling it is to see other friends donating their time, goods, services, energy, and love to them! Little Quinton is already changing our lives. Would you like to help as well? You can see Quinton and donate to his adoption fund here.
ROLL THE CREDITS
A big thank you to: ALL Willow Bird Baking readers who have been so supportive, Sarah for the use of her camera, Kim for loaning me a second tripod, Byrd for being willing to hang out with me while I edited video for about a decade, Royalty-Free Music, Carol for already being an amazing mommy even though her little one is still across the world, my 7th grade students for inspiring my stop-motion animation, and everyone who helped me eat cheesecake!
P.S. – Did you have a chance to see my Teaser Video?
P.S. 2 – Dear Coworkers, if you make fun of me about this, no more cheesecake for you!
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Lisa @ all things * jane
November 4, 2010 at 10:13 am (14 years ago)I haven’t watch the official vid yet, but I’m already laughing out loud at the mixer standing beside the bowl whirring away while you took a break. Sometimes small appliances develop minds of their own!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 10:16 am (14 years ago)I totally wanted to dump that thing in the trash after filming!! LOL π
Butter
November 4, 2010 at 10:17 am (14 years ago)Wow, you did such a great job with this…Seriously – great job! The bloopers wheel was a cute touch. Congrats on your friends and their adoption. Good luck! Will definitely vote.
– Butter
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 10:27 am (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Butter!!
Tastes Better With Friends
November 4, 2010 at 10:29 am (14 years ago)Great video! It is obvious that a lot of time, sweat and vocal chords were put into it!
p.s. good job on the appearance of the dog!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 10:33 am (14 years ago)THANKS, Ethan! LOL – I knew you would appreciate that!
Roxanne
November 4, 2010 at 10:33 am (14 years ago)Love your video! Also love how you raised money for little Quinton – he’s super cute!!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 10:35 am (14 years ago)Thank you! I just did a tiny bit, but it’s amazing how much all of Carol’s friends are pitching in to help. We <3 Quinton already!! π
sippitysup
November 4, 2010 at 10:37 am (14 years ago)This is so well done. Who knew you were so cute! GREG
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 10:50 am (14 years ago)Aw, thanks Greg! I can think of MANY words to describe the way I look/act in this video (ahem), but I’m glad cute was the one that came to YOUR mind ;D
kjanzen
November 4, 2010 at 10:38 am (14 years ago)This was SO fun! I loved it. I want to go home right now (I’m at work so it probably woulnd’t go over so well) and make cheesecake!!! You are adorable!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 10:51 am (14 years ago)Thank you so much, K! π I bet your coworkers wouldn’t mind if you brought some of the cheesecake back with ya . . . π
Annalise
November 4, 2010 at 10:54 am (14 years ago)Love the video! Now you’ve got me craving cheesecake for breakfast. Good luck, I’ll definitely be voting for you when it opens!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 11:19 am (14 years ago)Thank you, Annalise!!
Maranda
November 4, 2010 at 10:55 am (14 years ago)I love it! The cheesecakes look amazing as usual and I’m so glad to finally see how you do it! I absolutely love everything about your video (including the blooper reel). Fantastic job!!!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 11:19 am (14 years ago)Thank you, Maranda!! π
Sarah
November 4, 2010 at 11:21 am (14 years ago)Fantastic job as usual Julie, this is a very clever video!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 11:22 am (14 years ago)Thanks, Sarah π
Mara @ What's for Dinner
November 4, 2010 at 11:26 am (14 years ago)How adorable!!! I love this and you are SO CUTE!!!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 11:30 am (14 years ago)Thank you so much, Mara!!!
Liren
November 4, 2010 at 11:53 am (14 years ago)Love it! You did such a great job – and I have to admit, the bloopers were my fave – totally got to see your personality (and your possessed hand mixer!) π
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 1:23 pm (14 years ago)Thank you, Liren! π
The Teacher Cooks
November 4, 2010 at 12:51 pm (14 years ago)Your video is great. I cannot wait to show it to my class. Very informative! Good luck!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 1:24 pm (14 years ago)Thank you!! Hope your class has fun with it. Love cheesecakes, and I know they could come up with some amazing ones — they’re always so creative!
spabettie
November 4, 2010 at 1:25 pm (14 years ago)*LOVE* eye of the tiger… π
this is SO awesome – I love it in every way – not just because cheesecake is my absolute favorite! yours look fabulous.
you are funny and fun, and I want to come hang out in your kitchen! <3 you totally have my vote!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 1:25 pm (14 years ago)I want you to come hang out in my kitchen too! π Thank you, love!
Joanne
November 4, 2010 at 1:51 pm (14 years ago)Love love love these! you are super cute and super funny and now I just want to go in the kitchen and bake 27 cheesecakes. Seriously.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 4, 2010 at 2:02 pm (14 years ago)DO IT!! π Thank you, Joanne!
Ashlee
November 4, 2010 at 5:21 pm (14 years ago)Lew and I just made our fist stop on the way to the foodbuzz festival. We dropped our twins off at the grandparents and are now on the way to Nashville fly out in the morning. We look forward to meeting you in San Fransisco.
Ashlee
@ashandlewplus2
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:57 pm (14 years ago)Aw, Ashlee, I’m sad that we didn’t get a chance to hang out this weekend!! Will have to meet soon!! π
Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella
November 4, 2010 at 7:15 pm (14 years ago)How fantastic Julie and I think you’re right up there with your friend having a heart the size of Jupiter π hehe they need to make a movie about you starring Kathering Heigl called 27 cheesecakes π
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:57 pm (14 years ago)LOL I love it! Can Katherine Heigl PLEASE play me?! π Thank you, Lorraine!
Mindy
November 4, 2010 at 8:59 pm (14 years ago)Awesome video! It’s clear that A LOT of work went into this!!! Love the bloopers.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:56 pm (14 years ago)Thank you, Mindy!!
Robin
November 4, 2010 at 11:07 pm (14 years ago)Julie! You are so adorable and friendly but not in an overly cheesy annoying way (you know what I’m talking about). I know you put a lot of work into that 6 1/2 min. video but it was so good! You should really consider doing these much more often (like once a month, including blooper reels). Besides having fun watching you I learned something! You really have a great camera presence! This wasn’t at all painful to watch like some other vid’s on food buzz…… omg would rather watch paint dry while having a root canal performed by my hairdresser! Ouch! The camera loves you “dahling”!!!
Robin
November 4, 2010 at 11:12 pm (14 years ago)P.S. I have a small blender that is possessed and has to have an exorcism performed on it every 4th or 5th use! It’ll speed up, then slow down and make a growling noise and then it will not let you turn it off all on it’s own. The mixer running on it’s own was hilarious!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:55 pm (14 years ago)LOL — what is it about those smaller appliances?! I love the possessed-mixers/blenders/processors stories.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:55 pm (14 years ago)How TOTALLY sweet you are, Robin!! Thank you so much!!
Betty @ scrambled hen fruit
November 4, 2010 at 11:08 pm (14 years ago)What a cute video. π Love the cheesecakes. (and the mixer with a mind of its own.)
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:55 pm (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Betty!!
Rachel
November 5, 2010 at 8:38 am (14 years ago)This was a super cute video and really informative! I love the bloopers too. Kudos!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:54 pm (14 years ago)Thank you so much, Rachel!
foododelmundo
November 5, 2010 at 5:36 pm (14 years ago)Your hard work payed off! Great job! Your blopers made me laugh a LOT! I’ll be back on Monday to place my vote.
~Mary
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:54 pm (14 years ago)Aw, thank you so much Mary!!
KeepItSweet
November 6, 2010 at 11:28 am (14 years ago)finally watched your video, amazing work. also, you made the most amazing cheesecakes i have ever seen. can we be friends?!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:53 pm (14 years ago)YES times a billion π Thank you!
Natalie
November 6, 2010 at 7:13 pm (14 years ago)Oh my goodness, the blooper reel had me cracking up. And I love love loved your video! Aside from being really entertaining to watch, I learned a lot. Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts to eat, but every single time I try making one, something goes dreadfully, tragically wrong. You’ve inspired me to give it another go!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:53 pm (14 years ago)Hurray!! GO FOR IT, NATALIE!! You can do it! Thank you so much π
Kaitlin
November 6, 2010 at 9:12 pm (14 years ago)Oh my gosh!!! This is awesome! It looks like you had a lot of fun making it (minus the dysfunctional mixer :P) , too.
My boyfriend watched this with me and is totally ready to dump me for you and your cheesecakes skills, by the way.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:53 pm (14 years ago)LOL!! Perhaps he just needs to look back at your apple pie post to remember himself. π Too funny. Thanks, Kaitlin!
Caitlin
November 6, 2010 at 10:19 pm (14 years ago)I love you(r videos, if that’s less creepy). You must be a fabulous teacher!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:51 pm (14 years ago)Aw, thank you so much Caitlin!! π
Beth
November 7, 2010 at 6:07 am (14 years ago)Congratulations on progressing so far! Your cheesecakes are over-the-top gorgeous. And I loved your bloopers!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:51 pm (14 years ago)Thank you Beth!!
Hot Polka Dot Mom
November 7, 2010 at 6:14 pm (14 years ago)Julie you are so cute! Love your sense of humour approach to baking and your blooper reel had me in stitches.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:51 pm (14 years ago)Thanks so much π
DessertForTwo
November 7, 2010 at 9:15 pm (14 years ago)Hi Julie! It was so nice meeting you at the photography class this weekend! Your demo was great, too!
Nice to meet a fellow Christian blogger π And Southern too to boot!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:50 pm (14 years ago)Aw, so wish we could’ve hung out even more! It was great to meet you too — and I love meeting other Christian bloggers as well. We need to stay in touch!
Astrid
November 8, 2010 at 6:31 pm (14 years ago)Oh wow, you are pretty amazing, making all those cheesecakes! It was great meeting you at FoodBuzz this weekend. It was nice putting the face and person to the amazing recipes and food!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:50 pm (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Astrid! It was wonderful to meet you too!
Laura Flowers
November 9, 2010 at 12:59 am (14 years ago)I found you! I’ll have pictures from our hunt edited soon. One the bar tender took is blurry, but it will work for what we need. If you’d like them please email me at laurajeanne25 at yahoo dot com. I hope you got home safely!
Laura
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:49 pm (14 years ago)Thank you, Laura! So much fun doing the scavenger hunt with you and Tony and the Gold Dust Gals this weekend π
naomi
November 9, 2010 at 3:44 pm (14 years ago)Perfect for a bake sale. Little Quinton is so lucky!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:49 pm (14 years ago)Thank you, Naomi! He has a wonderful mommy and daddy already!!
saltyseattle
November 9, 2010 at 6:48 pm (14 years ago)Hey babe- finally getting a chance to watch some of these entries and THIS ONE is superb. Loved it, so funny. xo, salty
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:48 pm (14 years ago)Thanks, love! Was so flippin’ wonderful to meet you in person — you were even more fun than imagined π
Ed
November 9, 2010 at 11:39 pm (14 years ago)You are so cute! This was fun to watch!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 9, 2010 at 11:48 pm (14 years ago)Aw, thank you Ed!
stephchows
November 10, 2010 at 11:20 am (14 years ago)OMG this is hilarious!! So nice to meet you this weekend! Totally voting once it’s open!!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 10, 2010 at 12:16 pm (14 years ago)Hurray! Thanks, Stephanie π Nice to meet you, too!
Leslie
November 10, 2010 at 4:16 pm (14 years ago)We just made our very first cheesecake… pumpkin with graham cracker crust… in the pressure cooker!!
At first it was a little underdone (because I fail at reading recipes) but it was still awesome.
Love the video!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 12:42 am (14 years ago)Oh, TOO AWESOME, Leslie!!! PRESSURE COOKER CHEESECAKE! Now that’s creativity!
Anjali Shah
November 10, 2010 at 10:42 pm (14 years ago)Hi Julie!! I just saw your video (and the blooper reel which was hilarious btw) – and I loved it! I actually have never made cheesecake before but you totally inspired me to try and do it. Your video is soo cute and really clear and helpful. Once voting opens up I’m totally going to vote for you! Hope you’re having a good week!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 10, 2010 at 10:46 pm (14 years ago)HURRAY!!! You should go for it! Cheesecakes are a lot of bang for your buck in the “impress your family” department π Thank you so much, Anjali! Hope your week is going well too!
Amanda
November 10, 2010 at 10:42 pm (14 years ago)You are awesome. I LOVE IT!! SO happy to vote for you!!!!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 10, 2010 at 10:46 pm (14 years ago)Thank you so much, Amanda! It means a lot coming from Ms. Awesome Herself (no seriously, you are fantastic!!!)
Laura Flowers
November 11, 2010 at 1:13 am (14 years ago)Yikes Julie I already lost your email. Sighh.. I need a better brain. Anyway the post is up with your pictures in them.
Laura
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 12:41 am (14 years ago)Thanks Laura π
sophia
November 11, 2010 at 8:03 am (14 years ago)I already knew you were cute. Hello, I met you in PERSON! Lucky me! But this video just made me miss you…I wish I had gotten more time to hang out with you!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 11, 2010 at 10:43 pm (14 years ago)Aw, you are so sweet! Thank you Sophia! I wish we’d gotten to hang out more, too π
Korean American Mommy
November 11, 2010 at 9:28 pm (14 years ago)Love it Julie! Nice meeting you at the festival and good luck.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 11, 2010 at 10:42 pm (14 years ago)Thanks Lisa! It was great to meet you, too!
Foodiewife
November 12, 2010 at 1:14 am (14 years ago)I just finished uploading some photos from the Foodbuzz Festival in San Francisco. I was happy to meet your smiling and friendly face– I’m Monica’s friend from “Lick the Bowl Good”. Good for you for making this video! It was entertaining, but I love the idea of adding a ganache layer to cheesecake. That is so inspiring! Good luck on making it to the next round. Great job!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 12, 2010 at 1:16 am (14 years ago)It was so nice to meet you, Debby!! Thank you so much for stopping by! π
Joan Nova
November 12, 2010 at 9:03 pm (14 years ago)You have such a great personality and it definitely showed in the video(s). Great fun!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 12:43 am (14 years ago)Thank you so much, Joan!!
Mariko
November 13, 2010 at 10:26 pm (14 years ago)AH! I loved it! I thought I would hate this round but I can’t get enough of it.
You are so funny. Your editing is hilarious. Genius of you to put a ganache layer, too.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 12:45 am (14 years ago)Hurray! Thanks so much, Mariko π
Monica H
November 15, 2010 at 12:31 am (14 years ago)You crack me up! I loved the blooper reel, because it’s cheesy but it’s real. And it’s sincerely you π
Best of luck my dear. Your cheescakes look awesome!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 12:45 am (14 years ago)I am SO truly cheesy, you’re right π haha! Thank you so much, Monica! <3
Lizzy
November 15, 2010 at 8:17 am (14 years ago)Wow that was a super video and the blooper reel makes me laugh at the thought..You must have had a great time though…
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 2:08 pm (14 years ago)Thank you, Lizzy π
Amelia from Z Tasty Life
November 15, 2010 at 2:03 pm (14 years ago)funny, adorable and well-executed: three perfect ingredients!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 2:09 pm (14 years ago)Thank you, Amelia!!
Butter
November 15, 2010 at 3:18 pm (14 years ago)So the time to vote is finally here π
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 3:19 pm (14 years ago)It is, it is!! π
Ashley
November 15, 2010 at 4:44 pm (14 years ago)Wow!! So impressed. You can tell how much time you put into this with all of the different varieties and photos you took of the step by step layering at the end. Great job!!!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 4:48 pm (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Ashley! π
Delishhh
November 15, 2010 at 6:18 pm (14 years ago)The funniest video out there. Awesome. You got my vote.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 6:23 pm (14 years ago)Aw, thank you so much π
david
November 15, 2010 at 9:21 pm (14 years ago)Cheesecakes are my favorite, Thanks for the post
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 10:35 pm (14 years ago)Thank you for reading, David!
Dee
November 15, 2010 at 10:05 pm (14 years ago)What an awesome and funny video! I just voted for you! π
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 15, 2010 at 10:37 pm (14 years ago)Thank you so much, Dee!! And thanks for the mention on your blog π
Kristen
November 16, 2010 at 1:29 am (14 years ago)Super cute video. After watching I feel that I might be able to make a cheesecake. Good luck!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 16, 2010 at 1:35 am (14 years ago)You can totally do it, Kristen! π Thank you!
Tanya wheeler
November 16, 2010 at 2:10 am (14 years ago)Your video was great!!!! And you made such a daunting task look flawless! Great job lady I vote for u!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 16, 2010 at 2:16 am (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Tanya!! π
Daydreamer Desserts
November 16, 2010 at 10:47 am (14 years ago)You are so hilarious, way to show off those vocal cords! You had me in stitches with the blooper reel too… great job Julie! It was great meeting you in SF! π
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 16, 2010 at 10:49 am (14 years ago)So great to meet you too π Thank you!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 16, 2010 at 12:01 pm (14 years ago)Thanks so much! It was GREAT to meet you as well! π
Nancy/SpicieFoodie
November 16, 2010 at 6:56 pm (14 years ago)Your videos are so fun! The Cheesecakes all look delicious. Best of luck & continued success on the PFB
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 16, 2010 at 7:38 pm (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Nancy!!
oc2seattle
November 16, 2010 at 7:34 pm (14 years ago)Is there anything better than a nutter butter crust? I think not! How come we didn’t get to hear your fabulous vocal stylings at Foodbuzz? You could have provided your own music for that dance. Hmm . . . Good luck on PFB, lady.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 16, 2010 at 7:38 pm (14 years ago)LOL, I totally think that waiter would’ve FLED π
Thanks, love!!
Crystal's Cozy Kitchen
November 16, 2010 at 8:18 pm (14 years ago)Congrats on making it this far! I absolutely adore cheesecake… YUM. Sending a little red heart your way. Good luck.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 16, 2010 at 9:03 pm (14 years ago)Thank you so much, Crystal! π
Lori Lynn @ Taste With The Eyes
November 16, 2010 at 10:12 pm (14 years ago)Hi Julie – that was simply terrific! I’ve never made a cheesecake, but sure am tempted to now. Love your style. Good luck in the challenge! Are you thinking about baking something with pumpkin – I hope so!!
LL
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 16, 2010 at 10:13 pm (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Lori Lynn! I’m definitely thinking about it — hoping to get the chance π
Anne
November 17, 2010 at 12:09 am (14 years ago)AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! Loved the video and your cheesecakes are devine! My vote has been cast!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 17, 2010 at 12:10 am (14 years ago)Aw, thank you so much, Anne!!
Jackie
November 17, 2010 at 10:11 am (14 years ago)So I know that I spoke to you about it, but I can’t remember if I wrote a comment on here… I love your bloopers reel. It’s hilarious. And your actual entry video, well, what’s not to love? YOU CAN MAKE 27 CHEESECAKES FROM IT! π
Well done lovely, you’re doing great in PFB! Good luck for this round!
Jax x
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 17, 2010 at 10:32 am (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Jackie! Your video was masterful — SO funny!
Lisa Orgler
November 17, 2010 at 7:20 pm (14 years ago)Your video is informative, fun and yummy! Great job!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 17, 2010 at 11:07 pm (14 years ago)Thank you Lisa!
Ben
November 18, 2010 at 4:39 am (14 years ago)I love cheesecakes. Perhaps even 27 of them. Informative and hilarious. Nice job!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 18, 2010 at 10:19 am (14 years ago)Thank you, Ben π
cathy/ShowFoodChef
November 18, 2010 at 4:48 am (14 years ago)What a fan base you have here. Already loved you in the voting, but coming back to tell ya so here. Great video; really wonderful way to get across a lot of info and you’re adorable!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 18, 2010 at 10:19 am (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Cathy π
eataduckimust
November 18, 2010 at 12:16 pm (14 years ago)that was flippin’ awesome! i’m sad you had to change the music, but no worries- i’m singing it for you when i watch it π
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 18, 2010 at 12:51 pm (14 years ago)LOL, thank you! I’m still lip synchin’ — but with no words to lip synch to! π
Heena @ Tiffin Tales
November 18, 2010 at 8:46 pm (14 years ago)One of the earliest videos I saw – you cracked me up with the tone-deaf singing. Love it, mostly because I don’t live next door to you ; ) Your video looks really natural and fun. Great job! Vote’s in. Good luck!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 18, 2010 at 9:07 pm (14 years ago)LOL, thanks Heena π I loved your video as well!
David
November 19, 2010 at 8:54 am (14 years ago)The cakes look awesome!! Nice photography
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 19, 2010 at 4:28 pm (14 years ago)Thanks so much, David! Photography’s always a challenge for me, so I really appreciate it.
Claire-o of Belk432
November 19, 2010 at 6:23 pm (14 years ago)HI Julie-Bulie,
I realize I probably have said this too much whilst watching your amazing food rise to the top, but you’re amazing! I want to be just like you when I grow up.
C-lizzle
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 19, 2010 at 6:48 pm (14 years ago)Aw, you’re so sweet Claire-o!! Thank you <3
Matthew
November 22, 2010 at 8:18 pm (14 years ago)That is so awesome Ms.Ruble! I loved it! You are TOTALLY going to win! If you don’t then the judges are totally lame.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 29, 2010 at 2:20 am (14 years ago)Why thank you, Matthew π
Avanika (Yumsilicious Bakes)
November 26, 2010 at 2:01 pm (14 years ago)This is such a great post. Loved the video, it was so much fun. I’d already voted for you earlier, only got around to reading the entire post now.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 29, 2010 at 2:20 am (14 years ago)Thanks so much, Avanika!
momgateway
November 29, 2010 at 2:11 am (14 years ago)Excellent video…I think of the PFB videos, I learned the most from this. You’ve totally demystified cheesecake making in this professional masterpiece!
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
November 29, 2010 at 2:21 am (14 years ago)What a sweet comment! Thank you so much π
Pam
July 28, 2011 at 3:47 pm (13 years ago)I know there’s a lot more to this whole post…but…wow…you’re really pretty. I just wanted you to know that.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
July 28, 2011 at 3:51 pm (13 years ago)Aw, Pam! That is so sweet! Thank you!
Sue
February 16, 2013 at 6:52 pm (12 years ago)I just found your web site. LOVE IT! Question about the ganache layer: does that help keep the crust crispy?
Deborah Linker
February 14, 2014 at 7:08 am (11 years ago)I just made this cheesecake with the oreo cookie crust and Ganache chocolate layer. After baking and cooling over night. I then topped it with raspberry glaze and raspberries. I took it to my ladies group last night. Perfect Valentines desert, and was it ever AMAZING! Don’t be afraid to add this layer. I received so many compliments on this beauty. I did need to increase my baking time 15 mintes, because the crust layers were frozen when I added the filling layer and placed in water bath to bake.
Julie, you are now my ” go to girl” when I want something elegant.
THANK YOU. thank you, thank YOU! So beautiful and tasty desert lady.
Julie Ruble
February 14, 2014 at 1:21 pm (11 years ago)Yay! That makes me so happy to hear Deborah! Congratulations on making something lovely! So glad everyone enjoyed it π