Inspiration Monday

Last week of 2014.. a lot on my mind, including resolutions and all that jazz. Here are the quotes that are pushing me to move forward this week.

Just keep swimming,

Inspiration Monday

Good morning guys,

We are almost done with this year and I must stay it has been tough, but I don’t lose hope that next year will be better. I hope you guys have great expectations as well.

Just keep swimming,

Inspiration Monday

Hey Guys I am back!

After a few days away busy with work and thanksgiving I am here. I have great expectations for this week, I will be starting a new series on the blog and I feel energized now that this year is ending, here are some quotes to inspire us this week.

 

Just keep swimming,

 

Inspiration Monday

Hey Guys!

Happy Monday, it’s a Holiday were I live and I’m also on medical leave for a little hormonal problem I have, nothing that is not fixable. I am still searching for inspiration to start this week, here are some quotes to push me and hopefully push you as well.

 

Just keep swimming,

Inspiration Monday

Guys, GOOD MORNING, it’s a new MONDAY, a new chance we get to MOVE ON or to KEEP GOING, let’s not spoil it.

(The caps are intended for me in a way, so that I can GET THE MESSAGE!!)

These are the quotes pushing me forward or comforting me in times of need, I am having a difficult time these past few weeks with things not going as expected (again), right now the only thing I am controlling in my life is my weigh loss project, which is not the easiest but I will never give up.

We are all struggling with something, let’s support each other so that we never give up and stay strong in the process.

Just keep swimming,

Inspiration Monday

Get your postitive on!

Hey guys, I’ve been having a hard time these past few days, I really needed this Monday to start over fresh! I hope you guys have a great week too!

 

Just keep swimming,

Oreo Crumb Cheesecake

Who doesn’t love cheesecake!!! This is the 3rd time in my whole life that I’ve made a cheesecake.  First time I was like 14, I don’t even remember, I think it was a recipe from a Philadelphia Cream Cheese package and I think it came out Ok.  My second time was about 2 weeks ago –disaster.  I had to polish this recipe up and practice and now I have perfection! This has no Oreos in the cheesecake mix, however I reserved some to sprinkle over the top to give it an extra crunch.

Oreo Crumb Cheesecake – Serves 8 or 12

Ingredients:

For the Oreo Crust:

• 48 Oreo Cookies with the cream removed*
• 1 Stick of Unsalted Butter Melted
• 1 Tablespoon of Sugar
• Pinch of Salt

For the Cheesecake:

• 5 8oz Bars of Cream Cheese
• 1 Cup of Sour Cream
• 1 1/2 Cup of Sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 1 Tsp. of Vanilla Extract
• 1 Tsp. of Salt
• 1/4 Cup of Flour

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees, wrap the outside of a spring from pan with aluminum foil (10×3¨), spray it with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

In a food processor or a blender, process the Oreos until they are finely crushed (reserve 1/4 cup of crumbs for the top), mix with melted butter, sugar and salt until it resembles wet sand, press down into prepared spring form pan and pop into the fridge while you prepare the cheesecake mix.

In a big bowl, mix with a wooden spoon cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs (lightly beaten), vanilla, salt and flour.  Once it is all combined,  mix together with an electric mixer until it is soft and silky. Pour the mixture over your crust and bake for 1 hour and 15-30 minutes; it must look golden in the edges and lighter in the middle.

Cool completely and once it is cooled pop in the fridge overnight.

The next day use the 1/4 cup of crumbs to sprinkle on top to give it an extra crunch and to cover up any cracks. (it will be our little secret)

Serve and enjoy!

Yes. It over browned a little (probably too much) on a side, you see my oven has issues, it over heats in the back and I forgot to turn it around, but come on!!! It’s homemade, so it’s not a big deal right!?

Cheesecake de Galleticas Oreo – Serves 8 or 12

Ingredientes:

Para la base:

• 48 Galletas Oreos sin el relleno de Crema
• 1 Barra de Mantequilla sin Sal
• 1 Cucharada de Azúcar
• Pizca de Sal

Para el relleno del Cheesecake:

• 5 8oz Barras de Queso Crema
• 1 Taza de Crema Agria
• 1 1/2 Taza de Azúcar Blanca
• 4 Huevos
• 1 Cucharadita de Extracto de Vainilla
• 1 Cucharadita de Sal
• 1/4 Taza de Harina

Preparación:

Precalentar el horno a 325 grados, envuelva la parte de afuera de su molde desmontable con papel de aluminio, engrasar la parte de adentro ligeramente, dejar a un lado.

En un procesador de alimentos o una licuadora procesar las galleticas oreos hasta que estén finamente molidas (reservar 1/4 de taza para la parte de arriba del cheesecake), mezclar las galletas con la mantequilla, el azúcar y la sal hasta que parezca arena mojada, verter en el molde y presionar con la mano hasta que este uniforme en la parte de abajo, refrigerar.

En un recipiente grande mezclar con una cuchara de madera el queso crema, la crema agria, el azúcar, los huevos, la vainilla y la sal hasta que esté combinado.  Luego batir con una batidora de mano hasta que se incorpore bien y se vea suave la mezcla, homogénea.  Verter la mezcla sobre el molde sobre la base de Oreos, nivelar. Hornear por 1 hora 15-30 minutos hasta que los bordes estén dorados y este más claro en el centro.

Inspiration Wednesday (Monday) – Special 4 Week Series

Hey Guys,

Today I will start a 4 week series for Inspiration Mondays where I will share with you the quotes that inspire me most of my all-time  favorite books. This will be a great way for me to share more about myself with you guys, what moves me and what makes me who I am and what has inspired me along the way.

Today is Harry Potters turn! If you know me you know that I am a hard core fan, I love every single book and movie. I hope these impact you as well, even if you haven’t read the books.

Have a great week!

 

Just keep swimming,

Inspiration Monday

Hey guys, I am starting the week on the right foot, I am heading over to paradise today. I will be there for a few days relaxing with my husband, we really need to take a break, then when I return and I promise I will be a busy bee in the kitchen and bring you great recipes.

These are the quotes that are inspiring me this week, please share the things are are inspiring you today!

 

Just keep swimming,

Inspiration Monday

I’m back!

I was out of town for a week working, I was busy busy busy but I have returned and guess what? I’ll be on vacations next week for 2 whole weeks, that means cooking, posting, beach and lots of sleep.

Today is Monday, my favorite day! This are the quotes starting me off this week, have a good one.

 

Just keep swimming,