We’ve all had this happen to us. Good friends come by unexpectedly. Of course, you’re happy to see them and are really glad they came, but, being the “good hostess”, you wonder what kind of food to serve them while they’re visiting. You mentally click through the available choices. You haven’t been to the super market in days and the kitchen cupboards are nearly bare. Cheese? How embarrassing to slice the white moldy material away. Chips? Oops…the bag was left open and they are stale. Fruit? Not unless the guests enjoy the brown-spotted overripe bananas. On impulse, I quickly scan the freezer contents. YES…I can’t believe my luck…Cheesecake!

Cheesecake can be stored for several days in the refrigerator or frozen for months. It tastes as fresh as the day you purchase it. It thaws in just a few minutes, is easy to slice into serving portions and simple to serve. Its creamy texture makes it easy to swallow, as well. It can be served in a variety of ways so as to not be boring.

Cheesecake is a truly delightful treat, I like to keep a few around for just these sorts of occasions. It is so versatile, it freezes well, is easy to serve, and can be used for just about any occasion. Whether it is a sweet snack, a handy dessert, or a covered-dish item for pot-luck dinners, cheesecake is an unforgettable and appropriate choice. I’ve even been known to give cheesecake to others as gifts.

Cheesecake boasts a delicious uniqueness all its own, with the perfect combination of tartness and sweetness. There are a number of kinds of cheesecake from which to make your choice, making each seem like a exquisitively different dessert. Of these different choices, fruit-topped cheesecake offers a healthy and colorful option. Picture juicy, red strawberries, firm blueberries, or sweet peaches ladled generously over a slice of New York Style cheesecake and feel your mouth water. For that extra-tart, exotic pleaser, try Key Lime cheesecake. Turtle cheesecake has that decadently rich taste sensation that is truly delicious.

The cheesecake in my freezer just happened to be New York Style. This turned out to be the perfect choice for these particular friends, who are non-pretentious and very down-to-earth. I quickly placed the container on the counter to start thawing, started a pot of coffee and by the time it was finished brewing, the cheesecake was ready to slice and serve. What a delightful visit we had, conversing between mouthfuls of this deliciously refreshing treat.

Yes, cheesecake is a deliciously refreshing treat to serve in “spur of the moment” times like when friends unexpectedly stop by. In fact, all of our friends know I like to keep cheesecake on hand. I guess that it’s possible that our friends didn’t just “drop by”…maybe it was planned so they could enjoy some cheesecake…

There are many flights that are available to South Africa and you have a choice of three arrival destinations in South Africa, which is Cape Town, Durban and OR Tambo International Airport which is in Johannesburg. You will find that most flights that are destined for either Durban or Cape Town will pass through Johannesburg anyway.

It is quite possible to get rates that are discounted if you are going to be traveling to Johannesburg between the months of June and December. This because during the first part of the year; the place has a high number of visitors trying to avoid the rains during the winter season. Traveling mid week that is on any of the days between Monday and Thursday will also get you lower airfares at a discount.

There are a number of places on the internet where you can get information regarding flights to South Africa. There are travel tour companies that can arrange and book your flights for you and even take care of your accommodation requirements if you want. Booking your ticket online will get you a ticket at a lower price definitely and also bookings made in advance also qualify for a discount. A period of two weeks in prior to the time that you want to travel is an advance booking..

Of the flights that do go to South Africa you have the connecting flights and the direct flights. If there is no real emergency then there is no need for you to fly direct because it costs more. The difference in the arrival times between the direct flights and the connecting flights is usually no more than two hours.

The Air fares also vary according to the time of the year that it is. That is why it is difficult to supply you with air fare information although it might be possible to get estimates at any one of the following:

• Fly Port Elizabeth To Kruger

• Flights From South Africa To Mauritius
• Cheap Flights To Johannesburg

Images of food are everywhere. We cannot walk down any leading shopping street without being bombarded by them from the windows of all the food shops. We open a magazine and there they are again thrusting their mouth watering delights at us.

If you think that food photography is very hard and that you could never snap like the professionals you could surprise yourself. Like most types of other photography, a lot of the results come from technique which can be learned.

As we all know - light is King in the world of photography. Getting the lighting right is always the number one concern. Take time to make sure your have plenty of light.

One of the best places to photograph food is by a window where there is abundant natural light - perhaps supported with flash bounced off a ceiling or wall to give more well-balanced lighting that cuts out the shadows. This daylight helps to keep the food looking much more natural.

If you have to take a lot of food pics then invest in buying or making a light box or tent. This is simply an enclosed area that is lit externally through diffused walls in the tent/box.

Slow shutter speed is king for food photos to capture the depth of the image. Make sure your camera is well mounted on a strong tripod and of course you should be using a shutter release cable to stop any camera movement resulting in blurring.

Choose your props very carefully to suit the end results that you are looking for. The props will make or break your photos. It’s usually the props that set an amateur pic aside from a pro shot.

Use professional equipment when you do food photography and you will see the results. Using good quality lighting and a high quality camera are the main equipment your will need. You have to use a SLR camera with food photography if you want to get the best results. You will need to be able to zoom in and control the shutter and aperture settings to capture the full depth of the image.

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