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The Cheesecake Lady CR Award Winning, Authentic, New York Cheesecake baked from scratch with only the finest ingredients. Fugheddaboutit!!!
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Wow! Just wow! My heart is full with all the love and support you’ve give on my previous post. Thank you to everyone who...
10/05/2026

Wow! Just wow! My heart is full with all the love and support you’ve give on my previous post. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me! I have made it safely and I am trying my best to obey my doctor’s orders.. eat more, sleep more, and work less.
It will take me a little while to get adjusted and set up, but, as soon as I am, I will be reaching out to those of you who would like cheesecake baking lessons.
To make communication easier , please email me at [email protected] with the subject line as Zoom Lessons. And I will reach out as soon as possible. Thank you so very much very all the love! I already miss you all so much! 😭😭

I've had the time of my life, and I owe it all to you...If you had told a young girl growing up on thr streets of New Yo...
10/01/2026

I've had the time of my life, and I owe it all to you...
If you had told a young girl growing up on thr streets of New York that she would one day be embraced by a city in Iowa as The Cheesecake Lady CR, she would have said, “Yeah, right!” But here we are. I might be a New Yorker by birth but, Cedar Rapids has been my home for the last 20 years (almost to the day).

As I officially close the doors on this incredible chapter of my life, my heart is completely full.
Without your late-night orders, your viral shares, your grace during frantic slice pickups, and your endless encouragement, this journey would never have been possible. You stood by me through a pandemic, record-breaking inflation, egg and cream cheese shortages, a catastrophic derechos, and though you weren’t aware at the time, a brutal custody battle. On the lighter side of things, I have to say, I’ve had the best taste testers anyone could have ever asked for! You probably don’t know but you have taste tested over 70 different flavors which helped me to expand my menu.
I have so many amazing memories… Being asked to speak at One Million Cups event, being apart of a Locovore event where I got to meet Chef Eddie G, where him and his crew gave my cheesecakes two thumbs up, so many weddings I had the honor of being a part of, being invited to the Vote With Your Dollars Entrepreneurial event where I got to see just how much support I actually had here in CR (mind blowing), being invited onto Dangerous Leaders podcast… honestly, it’s all felt like one amazing dream.
Thank you for tasting the love in every single slice. You will always be the sweetest part of my story. Though there are many who will be over the top happy to see me go, they can never take away what we had(have)…. because you weren’t just customers to me, you became dear friends, and dare I say, my family. I will always love and cherish this time of my life. ❤️❤️❤️

Yesterday, I had the honor of giving in-home cheesecake baking lessons. It was so much fun for me! I hope they had just ...
09/30/2026

Yesterday, I had the honor of giving in-home cheesecake baking lessons. It was so much fun for me! I hope they had just as much fun!
Thank you to Kari! Thank youTabetha and Shawn! I appreciate you all so very much!

I would love to do this on the regular, but, since I’m leaving town, it was suggested to give them via Zoom or FaceTime. If there is a call for this, please leave a comment, send a message, or text me at 319-491-5184.

I keep being asked to write a book. Not just a cookbook but, a book, book with recipes. So, my question to you is, do yo...
09/17/2026

I keep being asked to write a book. Not just a cookbook but, a book, book with recipes. So, my question to you is, do you want the book to be about me, or an exposé about all the shady things that go down here in Cedar Rapids and how small businesses are often taken advantage of, or just the upsides of running a small business? I want to make sure I understand exactly what kind of book I am writing.

Speaking of stories… here’s one that’s come full circle…. At the very beginning before I became well known, Argenis was the first man to order a cheesecake from me. The reason it stands out is because the was during the time that I was still delivering (before I became too busy, and before I found out I wasn’t actually supposed to be delivering per the state).

Anyway, Argenis ordered my Classic New York cheesecake, and expected me to deliver it. Rightfully so, since it is what I advertised. But because I was thinking he could be a serial killer, I asked to meet somewhere in public, halfway between our homes. He, thinking I might be crazy agreed to do so. We met at Noelridge Park. I knew right away that he was no killer. He may have still thought I was crazy but, that didn’t stop him or his wife from ordering several cheesecakes a year for the last 6 plus years. During this time, I have come to know and love his family.
Last week he pick up his last cheesecake. Grateful for all the years of support, encouragement, and kindness.

A few people out there have asked about my Orange You Glad- Grand Marnier cheesecake. If you want to give it a try, you ...
09/12/2026

A few people out there have asked about my Orange You Glad- Grand Marnier cheesecake. If you want to give it a try, you can at The Pedaler's Fork!

Wow! What a gorgeous cake! 😍
09/09/2026

Wow! What a gorgeous cake! 😍

So, Bessie (my giant mixer) has a new home! I am so happy to have it in the hands of another in home baker….Meet Liz, a ...
09/08/2026

So, Bessie (my giant mixer) has a new home! I am so happy to have it in the hands of another in home baker….
Meet Liz, a school secretary by day and a sourdough baker by night!
She started making sourdough in early 2026, and what started as a hobby quickly turned into a little local bread business called The Local Loaf. She absolutely loves experimenting with new flavors and finding fun ways to put a twist on a classic sourdough loaf.
One of her favorite things she offers is her Variety Pack — four mini loaves in four different flavors, so you get a little savory, a little sweet, and a chance to try several flavors all at once! Check out her photos! They look amazing! I think the everything bagel would be my first go to!
She is always dreaming up new flavor combinations, but two of her best sellers are Raspberry White chocolate and Roasted Garlic + Cheddar…. I mean who doesn’t love a good garlic and cheese combination!?!… The Raspberry White Chocolate sounds quite tempting too!
She is excited to keep growing The Local Loaf and sharing fresh, homemade sourdough with her community, which happens to be in Sioux Center, IA. So, if you find yourself over that way, be sure to place an order beforehand! If you already live in the area, give her a try sometime! If you don’t mind helping her page grow, please give this post a share and please like her page (listed below).
Thank you!!
Photos:
1. Mini loaves - original and Everything but the Bagel seasoning
2. 4 pack - Pepper + Cheddar, Original, Garlic + Cheddar, Blueberry
3. Mini loaf- Everything but the Bagel
4. Large loaf - Pepper + Cheddar
5. Large Loaf - Blueberry + Cream Cheese chips

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So, as I am drawing nearer to my closing day, many of you have reached out to ask if I would possibly create teaching vi...
09/06/2026

So, as I am drawing nearer to my closing day, many of you have reached out to ask if I would possibly create teaching videos or write a book. I said I would consider one or both of this things. With that being said, I guess I would like to know, how much interest is there really? If this is something you would be interested in, please DM, text, or comment below. Thank you and have a blessed day!

Photos: Lady in Red Velvet, Salty Girl-Salted Caramel, Dulce de Leche/Bada Boom! Chocolate Cherry, and Humor Me-Strawberry Crunch and Schokolade-German Chocolate

Good morning! Forgive me for slacking off with my postings. I am being asked if I am still taking orders and I most defi...
08/25/2026

Good morning! Forgive me for slacking off with my postings. I am being asked if I am still taking orders and I most definitely am. Due to a wedding I am baking for at the end of September, I decided I might as well extend my baking cut off date until then. So, the for sure last day of baking will be Sept 26th. I will not be able to extend the date again, as I will be moving out of state.
With that being said, many of you have reached out to me about possibly buying some of my recipes. I have done some research and asked many of my customers what a fair price per recipe would be, and the starting price would be $100. If this is something you would be interested in, please private Message me or text/call 319-491-5184. Thank you!

Oh! I almost forgot! 🤦‍♀️ I will have slices available starting tomorrow…..
Faux Murtle the Turtle (no nuts)
Monster Cookie
Cherry Rhubarb
German Chocolate
Staring Wednesday:
Cookie Dough
Humor Me

Thank you! Have an amazing day! 😊❤️

Photos: Medley (White Chocolate Raspberry, Tiramisu, Butter Pecan, and Monster Cookie), White Chocolate Macadamia, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, and a custom Golden Oreo/Cookie Dough Cookie&Cream.

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