Octoberfest ~ Appleton, Wisconsin

Enjoy a pictoral post of the goings on of Octoberfest this past Saturday. Events like this pose great opportunities to meet new people. As you can imagine I talked to lots of strangers! Good times in Appleton, Wisconsin!

Since 1981, Octoberfest has been bringing people to downtown Appleton in the spirit of community pride and celebration. Thanks to your support, Octoberfest is able to provide a fundraising venue to many local not-for-profit organizations. Many of the groups say Octoberfest is their largest fund raiser of the year! Plus, Octoberfest has been able to give grants to the Appleton Police and Fire Departments, Appleton Art Center, Appleton Downtown Incorporated and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

 

 

 

 

Cheesecake

Daddy & Momma

I am here to tell you people I grew up with the best cook in the world -- my Momma! She could satisfy an army or a small group without feeling stressed and loving every minute. That being said . . . my Momma did not major on desserts. She had a few standard delicious treats she would bake on occasion but cooking the savory was her forte.

My freshman year in college I bought a cheesecake recipe book. I made one and my family ate it AND like it. Then I made another one for a friend's birthday. And you get the picture. My close friends have eaten countless thin slices of my cheesecake in every flavor.

I have branded myself to a certain segment of my friends as the cheesecake lady. They see me and exclaim, CHEESECAKE!

A stranger to me is simply someone that hasn't tasted my cheesecake.

Email me if you would like a copy of the latest recipe - shellihawkins@gmail.com