Wow! I was Vegucated.

Well, well, well...... The weather in Chicago has become surprisingly warm for January and even though that is quite strange..... It puts me in a better mood. So I still have been working out and eating right (really sticking to my New Years Resolution). Now while minding my business thanks to a co-worker I watched a documentary he recommended to me "Vegucated". It's basically a documentary of a woman who is a vegan, talks 3 New Yorkers to the a 6 week challenge of embarking on a vegan diet. Through their journey she informs them of how the in humane animal are treated (how our food really gets to the table). Silly to say, but the documentary left me impacted. So now I am seriously contemplating of  becoming a vegan or vegetarian. I have been making few adjustments, eating no meat, and cut back on dairy to none for breakfast lunch and snacks. And I haven't s really been having sweets. I feel better and lighter but it could be a combination of my workouts and eating healthier that I am actually feeling the benefits of keep my resolution. Well hope you enjoyed my wacky post. Till next time.

"Live life, since you only live once"

Xoxo,

The Girl With a Dream

Well, the start of a new year.........

As soon as the count down started for the new year, I already new what my number 1 New Years resolution was going to be....... LOSE WEIGHT and get HEALTHY! Well so far I have been to a good start, 10 pounds lost so far. And let me tell you.... It did not come easy! I let you know more about that as I get more progress. Jumping to a different subject...... what is the big uproar everyone is  making about Beyonce lip synching at the Inauguration? Even if she did it is still her voice and does not take away from here phenomenal talent! I can't believe this was such major news today! Well hope your new year is full of health and happiness and whatever your resolution is..... Keep pursing it!

Till next time,

The girl with a dream!
Xoxo

Alright Everyone,

Summer is now officially gone and fall is upon us once again. With the chilly winds and the changing leaves of October comes the month of beer, monsters, goblins, parties and CANDY! So, what is everyone's plans to break in the new season? For me, I am not quite sure what my plans will be. I would like to try something new that I have never done and that is celebrating Oktoberfest and maybe going to Fright Fest at Great America. But whatever October may bring, I will be sure to post my wacky adventures!

XOXO,

A Girl With a Dream!

It was my friends birthday on 07/29/12 and instead of baking a cake I made him a chocolate pot de creme. It was a delicious twist on a B-day celebration. So I cheated a little with this recipe to make it a little easier. I place one 16oz store bought hot fudge and brought it to a simmer, added 2 1/2 cups of heavy cream and brought to a simmer again. In a separate bowl I whisked 3 egg yolks together and slowly added a cup full of the hot mixture ro bring the eggs to temp then added the eggs to the chocolate mixture. I filled ramikins and cooked in a custards at 325 degrees in a water bath for an hour. Custard will be slightly giggly. I let custard come to room temp, about 45 minutes and place in fridge for 3 hours. Once I was ready to serve I topped with fresh wipped cream and chopped nuts. Also as a slight spin you could drizzel caramel on top and make it a turtle chocolate pot de creme. But just a plain pot de creme is delicious on it's own, since it is such a rich dessert. Enjoy!

Here is a taste of Chicago at night. Aawwww, breath taking.

Check it out..... I made this Apple Tart and it was delicious. When you put puff pastry, apples and sugar together, you get magic!