About Us

Welcome — I’m genuinely glad you’re here.

Mastering Cheesecake is my little corner of the internet, a cozy, fireside nook where the air always hovers at a perfect 22°C (71.6°F).

It’s a place to escape the blistering heat, defrost from the winter chill, and sink into the comforting world of cheesecakes, coffee and a dash of whimsy.

Here, cheesecake is more than a dessert. It’s a playground for the senses.

You’ll find creations that range from beloved, time‑honoured classics to bold, curious experiments, the kind that might leave you either pleasantly surprised or wondering what on earth I was thinking.

My particular weakness is for fruit‑laden cheesecakes: lemon, raspberry, mango, mulberry and more.

Along the way, I’ll share my thoughts on sourcing the freshest, quality ingredients to make your own cheesecake adventures shine.

But it’s not all about the baking. This site is also my love letter to coffee. You’ll discover why it’s adored around the world, learn about premium blends like Lavazza, and pick up a few tips for becoming your own barista.

To me, the real magic is in the pairing: the deep, aromatic embrace of coffee meeting the creamy indulgence of cheesecake, balancing sweet and tangy in each lingering bite. Life, after all, is far too short to resist that kind of temptation.

We’ll also set sail on fanciful journeys, a 16‑day cheesecake tour of Berlin, collecting local treasures one supermarket at a time, or daydreaming about coffee‑and‑cheesecake strolls through East Sussex, Montenegro, or Fremantle.

And if you happen to stumble upon a mention of the mysterious “Women in Yellow,” well… let’s just say they may or may not be secret agents for Big Cheesecake.

At its heart, Mastering Cheesecake is about joy and connection, the way shared flavours and stories can bring people closer together.

Everything I write here is simply my own reflections and general inspiration for fellow dessert lovers.

I hope you’ll savour every bite, sip and imagined journey.

A quick note: While some cafés and rituals here are real, others, like the “Haggart Street Café” are lovingly invented to evoke a sense of connection.

Any resemblance to real places is purely coincidental.

About the Author.

Hi, I’m Dave, chief cheesecake tinkerer and chronic coffee romantic.

I created this site as a place to pour out every thought I’ve ever had about cheesecakes, cafés, coffee, and desserts in general.

If somewhere along the way I’ve made you smile, my work here is done.

Occasionally, I’ll share poems or even song lyrics on these themes. They may be dreadful. I apologize in advance.