No Tang Cheesecake Cups

I made these from Tyler Florence's Ultimate Cheesecake..
just changed a little.

Sometimes Cheesecake is too tangy and I don't like that taste, so I took out the lemon zest and added a little margarine.

Note:: Bring eggs and cream cheese to room temperature before beginning.

You need:

• 2 (8oz) Cream Cheese Packages
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup light sour cream
• 1/4 cup margarine

If you want a crust. (I didn't add one).. 

You will need:

• 2 cups finely ground graham crackers (about 30 squares)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted

What to do:

   For the CRUST:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 F.

2. Combine graham crackers, butter, and cinnamon.

3. Spray your cupcake pan with non stick spray.

4. Press the mix into the bottom of the pan (about 1 inch)

5. Refrigerate 5 minutes.

For the filling:

1. Mix Cream Cheese and sugar until blended.

2. Add eggs one at a time until smooth.

3. Add the sour cream and margarine. Mix Well

4. Spoon  this mix onto the graham cracker crust.

5: Bake about 25 min.

Add sprinkles.

or any topping you like.

Enjoy.

xoxo.

Yoga Transformation: Weight Loss and Balance

Yoga for me always felt slow and like it wasn't doing anything.
I was about to give up on it.
When I  was looking around my library..I stopped by the fitness section and looked through workouts..
The first yoga video i tried was called total yoga.. and I didn't like that one.. So i took it back right away.
Then I tried Yoga Transformation: Weightloss and Balance with Dr. Deepak Chopra and Tara Stiles (the instructor in the video)
I was actually sore, especially in my shoulders the next day, which has never happened from a yoga exercise before. For me at least.
And I really enjoyed it.
So if you'd like to try it I'll post a picture and give you some places to find it.

It's a good work out and very relaxing.
You can buy it on amazon..not sure if they're in the stores.
I got it from the library..and I'm thinking of buying it..cause I like it and sometimes its nice to do a slower workout.


You can buy it here on amazon for $14.99.. as an instant download..if you like making your own dvd

for a physical copy:
$9.79 on ebay...free shipping

I found it on walmart.com for $8.14..but you might have to pay shipping. so call your local store and see if they carry it..or do in store pick up.

You can also check your library and see if they carry it to test before you buy.
but it is fantastic.

healthy yoga-ing.
xoxo.
maddalena

Yummy Cranberry Apple Flax Cake!

You need:



1.5 cups flax meal
1.5 cups white flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup apple juice
2 flax "eggs" (2 tbsp flax meal in 6 tbsp water)
1 peeled, shredded apple
1/2 cup dried cranberries/craisins
1 tsp vanilla extract

What to do:
1. Preheat your oven to 350
2. Mix flax meal, flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
3. After well mixed add flax eggs. Mix.
4. Add milk, apple juice and vanilla. Mix well.
5. Line a pan with aluminum foil or grease your pan. I'm not sure if there will be a time change if you don't use aluminum foil like I did, but pour the batter into your pan and bake 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy.
xoxo.