I’ve just turned a year older.

In the last 365 days, I visited 7 countries, got engaged to my love, and moved from St. Louis to Denver.  Even if I hadn’t done anything else this year, I’d consider it a good one.

To celebrate my birthday tonight I want to do two things – eat too much cheesecake and drink a little wine with some great people.  So in my last effort of 26, I spent yesterday afternoon making the fantastic cheesecake you see here.  It’s a Cappucino Fudge Cheesecake that I’ve been drooling over for months ever since I saw the recipe here.  It’s probably the most indulgent dessert I’ve ever made, and I’m pretty excited to eat a little too much of it tonight.  It’s my birthday – I’m allowed.

Farewell, 26.  You’ve been good to me.  Hello, 27 – it appears you’ve brought cheesecake with you.  I can already tell we’ll be great friends.