Spaniards love their coffee!

Image via Cafe con leche

Spaniards love their coffee as much as they love their vino! And I love Spanish coffee just as well. Although I am not addicted to drinking coffee everyday (I don't need it to function) I do enjoy having a great cup of coffee every now and then. My favorite is Café con Leche which is 50% espresso with 50% steamed milk but there are other options to pick from:

Café Solo – single espresso
Café Doble – double espresso
Café Cortado – espresso with just a bit of milk (served in an espresso cup)
Café con Hielo – espresso served with a glass of ice on the side. You put the sugar in the coffee yourself and then you pour it into the glass full of ice. Adolfo likes drinking this after a big meal and/or in the summer.
Carajillo – espresso with a bit of brandy or whiskey
Café Bombon - a small glass containing condensed milk with a café solo slowly poured in. Very sweet.

French Treats for Monday

Here are some little treats to start your week. I continue with my healthy eating plan which means these tasty treats are off limits at the moment BUT just because I choose not to eat them right now doesn't mean their photos are off limits! I hope you enjoy!

Le Divin from Le Ladurée
Plaisirs Sucres fRom Pierre Hermé

Oh So Pretty!

W hotel -NYC

My old gym/spa in Barcelona - Club Metropolitan

Sweetie Pies from Williams Sonoma

Its been 4 weeks

And so far...I've been keeping up with my New Year's resolutions! Eating healthy and daily exercise(well almost daily) are part of my routine. I've been going to spinning and pilates at a very personalized boutique gym. I always forget how much I love spinning!

I've cut out all the fried foods from my diet. Lean protein, and veggies are part of my daily meals. I have also cut back on processed sugar although the occasional chocolate treat has made its way into my mouth. =)So far I feel great. I'm striving for a healthy lifestyle meaning this will not end at the end of the month. I will eventually start baking again but for the moment, the brownies are on hold.