Thursday, August 30, 2012

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Mr. SGCC is a caveman. He loves meat. And, he doesn’t care for sweets. I know! Crazy, right? There are a few exceptions to this, though. He does enjoy a good cheesecake now and then. He’s also been known to sneak bites of Key lime pie right out of the pan from time to time. So, these Key Lime Cheesecake Minis are the perfect Labor Day dessert for him. Actually, they’re a perfect dessert for anyone who loves creamy, dreamy cheesecake with a bright , fresh pop of citrus.

Key limes are small, round citrus fruits with a sharp, tart flavor – more so than regular Persian limes. Commercially picked Key limes are green, but when allowed to ripen on the tree, the fruit has more of a yellowish skin. Native to Southeast Asia, Key limes made their way to North America via the Caribbean by early Spanish settlers to Florida. Key lime cultivation flourished in South Florida, particularly in the Keys, until the early 20th century, when most of the groves were destroyed by the great hurricane of 1926. They’re still widely associated with Florida, even though they’re not grown here commercially anymore.

Most of the Key limes I find at the supermarket are from Mexico, and they are often sickly and sad looking little things. If you’re lucky enough to have a tree in your own backyard, you’re all set. If not, but you have any family/friends/neighbors with one, start schmoozing, because I promise you’re gonna want to make these dreamcakes …er…cheesecakes. read more >>

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Hello and welcome to SGCC! I’m Susan, a professional writer, food columnist, recipe developer, wife, mother, daughter and sister, who used to be a lawyer in a previous life. My love of food comes from a long line of wonderful and creative Italian home cooks who didn’t always have a lot, but knew how to make a lot out of what they had. I hope that you enjoy yourself while you’re here, and visit often! read more >>

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