08/22/2026
“Your demonstration is the one people have been most excited for.” No pressure, right? 😅
Hearing that before I even began was equal parts incredibly flattering and absolutely nerve-racking. Before this weekend, I had never baked in front of anyone other than my husband, my mom and my sisters. So standing in the Maytag Demonstration Kitchen at the Iowa State Fair and baking in front of a room full of complete strangers? Terrifying.
But I’ve always believed in doing the things that scare me.
One of my mottos in life and especially in baking is “Follow your fears.” Some of the best opportunities in my life have come from taking chances, stepping outside of my comfort zone and betting on myself. This weekend was definitely one of those moments.🥰
I want to take a moment to say a huge THANK YOU to the Iowa State Fair for inviting me to bake in the Maytag Demonstration Kitchen. It was such a wonderful experience and I had an amazing time sharing my Original Dutch Letter Cheesecake with everyone.
To every person who took time out of their Iowa State Fair day to come watch my demonstrations, ask questions, chat with me and try my creation THANK YOU. With so many things to see and do at the Fair, the fact that you chose to spend part of your day with me truly means more than you know.☺️❤️
I walked into that kitchen nervous.
I walked out incredibly grateful, proud and reminded once again why I chose to follow my fears.
Thank you, Iowa State Fair