2012
2008
Strawberry delight!
2007
A delicious apple dip
2005
The first panel of judges receive their instructions
2006
A garden of eating for this ultimate cheesecake entrant
2007
A live radio interview
2006
Let the judging begin!
2011
Cream Cheese Main Dish
Photo by Barbara Key
2007
A variety of dips
2010
Volunteer Ron Lindgren from Quality Impressions Printing (left) keeps watch on the crowd and the judges.
2007
Cream Cheese Cupcakes
2010
Although the judges didn't score highly, this one was truly delicious and spicy.
2009
Lisa Fiegel hands out the samples that were available for purchase once the judging was complete.
2011
The audience waits in anticipation
Photo by
Barbara Key
5065 Oak Park Road
Marshall, Wisconsin 53559
608-220-7276
2009
Stefani took over the role as emcee after the passing of Jim Stowell. With big shoes to fill, he would have been proud of how seamlessly she stepped in.
2005
A special area allowed for last-minute adjustments, especially for the hot food
2008
Large crowds viewed demonstrations throughout the day.
2011
Key Lime Cheesecake
Photo by Barbara Key
2005
Phil interviews with Kii from the Beaver Dam Middle School TV show for a piece to air on the local cable channel.
2007
Judging at the 2007 competition
2012
Decked out in the Packer finery
2009
Stefani Bishop from WBEV/WXRO awaits the decision of Jay Austin from Kraft
2010
Judges including Brett Rechek from Rechek's Food Pride and Mayor Kennedy judge the entries on presentation.
2008
Kraft, a major sponsor, had plenty of samples on hand
2008
The judges weigh in on taste, texture and presentation.
2012
The Weinermobile made a stop during the Cream Cheese Competition
2011
Cream Cheese Soup
Photo by Barbara Key
2011
Apple Crisp Cake
Photo by Barbara Key
2008
A line of cakes waiting to be judged
2009
A new group of judges ready to take on the task.
2011
Judges look over the entries
2008
Students from Martial Arts America thrilled the crowd.
2011
Cream Cheese Cake With Berry Topping
Photo by Barbara Key
2008
The check-in table for entries.
2011
Cream Cheese On Crackers
Photo by Barbara Key
2011
Cream Cheese Fluff
Photo by Barbara Key
2007
Welcome to the 2007 Cream Cheese Competition
2011
Cream Cheese Balls
2011
A dip with Ritz crackers
2011
Cream Cheese With Candy
Photo by Barbara Key
2011
Judging is serious work.
Photo by
Barbara Key
5065 Oak Park Road
Marshall, Wisconsin 53559
608-220-7276
2011
Waiting for samples outside the tasting arena
Photo by
Barbara Key
5065 Oak Park Road
Marshall, Wisconsin 53559
608-220-7276
2011
Nutty Cream Cheese Bars
Photo by Barbara Key
2011
Cream Cheese Dessert
2008
Think it looks good? It tasted even better.
2009
A festive holiday treat. The straws are actually crackers with a chocolate coating so they will actually function as a straw.
2011
Cream Cheese Bunt Cake
2007
Ron from Quality Impressions adds up the scores.
2006
Contestants and spectators watch the judging.
2007
An ultimate cheesecake with strawberries
2011
Cream Cheese Crab Cakes
Photo by Barbara Key
2009
Pampered Chef representative Shelley Kiekhaefer and Stefani Bishop from WBEV/WXRO give a cooking demonstration.
2007
Cream cheese with a southwest flavor
2005
A wide variety
2006
Another Ultimate Cheesecake entry
2011
Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake
Photo by Barbara Key
2008
More entries arrive
2011
Cream Cheese Cake With Apple Topping
Photo by Barbara Key
2006
Banners welcome the participants and spectators to the second annual Midwest Cream Cheese Competition
2012
More Judging.
2012
Volunteer Ron Lindgren from Quality Impressions helps serve the judges during the 2012 MCCC.
2005
The ribbon is cut and the first annual Midwest Cream Cheese Competition is underway!
2007
Judging for presentation
2005
The registration table was kept busy with the hundreds of entries
2010
Shelley Keikhaefer once again gives a cooking demonstration to allow the judges time to tally their results. This one was delicious.
2008
Judges receive last minute instructions
2008
The Kraft booth had free samples all day long
2012
Colorful and tasty!
2007
An Ultimate Cheesecake
2011
Cookies with strawberries
Photo by Barbara Key
2012
2011
An idea with fruit
2012
2011
Cream Cheese Dip
Photo by Barbara Key
2012
The Judges view the entries
2007
An entry in the "Best New Recipe" category.
2012
Congratulations to the winners!
2010
Judges including Bob Koneck from Kraft, Michelle Lesher from Westbury Bank and others score the next round of cheesecakes.
2009
So much cream cheese, so little time
2010
Emcee Stefani Bishop explains the rules
2011
Cream Cheese Pecan Dessert
Photo by Barbara Key
2008
The Kraft booth had the best view.
2009
Evonne Koeppen from the Senior Center and Doris Neuman, the Chamber volunteer take notes.
2011
Cream Cheese Cake With Orange Slices
Photo by Barbara Key
2010
Presentation is a part of the total score. I think this one would score high, classic PBR glass and Packers napkins. How could you go wrong?
2005
Delicious
2011
A dip with pretzels
2008
The ballot boxes were ready to help determine the public's favorite.
2011
A very berry cheesecake
2006
The judges first score then entrants on presentation
2011
Cream Cheese Cake
2009
A mockup of the book. It will go on sale around July 1st, 2009. Check the Chamber's Website for more details. This book will include the winners from the last 5 years along with 50 recipes from the Kraft kitchens.
2011
A demonstration by a Pampered Chef representative
2009
Evonne Koeppen from the Senior Center and Brenda Murphy from WBEV/WXRO discuss he latest offering.
2011
Cream Cheese Bars
Photo by Barbara Key
2011
Cheese Cake With Strawberries
Photo by Barbara Key
2005
There are more things that you can make with cream cheese than just cheesecakes
2008
The Kraft booth was non-stop action all day long.
2007
With a fruit topping
2008
Another delicious cake
2008
The picture can't do justice to the rich color (and even better taste) to this delectable cheese cake.
2008
An entry in the Best New Recipe
2007
The 2007 Judges
2011
Cream Cheese Cake With Hearts
Photo by Barbara Key
2011
Cream Cheese Bikini Cake
Photo by Barbara Key
2008
Students from Martial Arts America thrilled the crowd.
2005
The first cut
2006
Some delicious entries in the ultimate cheesecake competition
2009
Now that looks good!
2007
Kraft employees prepare samples for the judges
2009
Winners from 2009 with Jay Austin from Kraft and Stephani Bishop from Good Karma (our master of ceremonies)
2009
For the health conscious and those who want something completely different.
2012
Once the judging is done, samples are sold for everyone to enjoy
2011
The 2011 Winners
Photo by
Barbara Key
5065 Oak Park Road
Marshall, Wisconsin 53559
608-220-7276
2011
Delicious Cream Cheese Dip
Photo by Barbara Key
2011
Cream Cheese Pecan Pie
Photo by Barbara Key
2011
How about a game of checkers? Almost too pretty to eat.
2007
A delicious desert in the "best new recipie category".
2010
The judges score the entries on presentation while the hopeful winners and spectators look on.
2006
Shelly K. gives a demonstration
2007
The winners are announced
2011
Results are tallied and Stephani learns who the winners are
Photo by
Barbara Key
5065 Oak Park Road
Marshall, Wisconsin 53559
608-220-7276
2010
The theme of the Home and Business Expo was St. Patrick's Day. Someone brought a themed cake. It was delicious.
2012
Layers upon layers. It was delicious.
2009
Okay, we really don't know what Stefani was doing, but I bet it was interesting.
