Another post on this subreddit today encouraged me to stop being so critical of my bakes. Since they never fully look the way I planned and imagined them in my head, I rarely share photos of what I made.

As I reflect on this I notice that it adds to the stress I feel each time I plan a new bake and it hurts my growth since I don't get feedback.

Long story short: I'm going to enjoy the process and the opportunity for a delicious creative outlet while leaving the hyper critical part behind!

Above is a cheesecake for a friend who loves Persian flavors and rich foods. The cheesecake is made using labneh, lemon, honey, and rose extract with a strawberry swirl. The crust and cookies decorating are a cardamom rose almond sablé. On top is a lightly sweetened stabilized whipped cream with marinated strawberry slices.

Any advice on how to improve the piping on top? Also, any good names for this cake?

Thank you for viewing!