Many people would agree that the best birthday cake is the cheesecake. There are others who cannot imagine a world where cheesecake is not created. Nothing compares to having a delicious dairy treat every once in a while – almost everyone loves a slice of cheesecake.
Cheesecake and the Ancient Greek
Many believe that cheesecake originated as a New York City delicacy somewhere around the 20th century. Surprisingly, Ancient Greeks have been creating cheesecake for thousands of years before any American even tried to put their hands – and mouth- on the delicious indulgence. There are several publications indicating that cheesecakes were first created during the seventh and eighth centuries B.C. right on the island of Samos in Greece.
Back then, the Greeks created cheesecakes by combining, wheat flour, honey and cheese that had been pounded to a paste-like and smooth consistency. The mixture was then formed into cakes, baked and then cooled before handed out. During the first Olympic Games that happened in Greece in 776 B.C., the athletes ate cheesecake, which provided them with the energy they needed for several rigorous...