It's possible to trade profitably on the Forex, the nearly $2 trillion worldwide currency exchange market. But the odds are against you, even more so if you don't prepare and plan your trades. According to a 2014 Bloomberg report, several analyses of retail Forex trading, including one by the National Futures Association (NFA), the industry's regulatory body, concluded that more than two out of three Forex traders lose money. This suggests that self-education and caution are recommended. Here are some approaches that may improve your odds of taking a profit. Prepare Before You Begin Trading Because the Forex market is highly leveraged -- as much as 50 to 1 -- it can have the same appeal as buying a lottery ticket: some small chance of making a killing. This, however, isn't trading; it's gambling, with the odds long against you. A better way of entering the Forex market is to carefully prepare. Beginning with a practice account is helpful and risk-free. While you're trading in your practice account, read the most frequently recommended Forex trading books, among them Currency Forecasting: A Guide to Fundamental and Technical Models of Exchange Rate Determination, by Michael R. Rosenberg is short, not too sweet and highly admired introduction to the Forex market. Forex Strategies: Best Forex Strategies for High Profits and Reduced Risk, by Matthew Maybury is an excellent introduction to Forex trading. The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex, by Kathy Lien is another concise introduction that has stood the test of time. All three are available on Amazon. Rosenberg's book, unfortunately, is pricey, but it's widely available in public libraries. "Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude," by Mark Douglas is another good book that's available on Amazon, and, again, somewhat pricey, although the Kindle edition is not. Use the information gained from your reading to plan your trades before plunging in. The more you change your plan, the more you end up in trouble and the less likely that elusive forex profit will end up in your pocket. Diversify and Limit Your Risks Two strategies that belong in every trader's arsenal are: Diversification: Traders who execute many small traders, particularly in different markets where the correlation between markets is low, have a better chance of making a profit. Putting all your money in one big trade is always a bad idea. Familiarize yourself with ways guaranteeing a profit on an already profitable order, such as a trailing stop, and of limiting losses using stop and limit orders. These strategies and more are covered in the recommended books. Novice traders often make the mistake of concentrating on how to win; it's even more important to understand how to limit your losses. Be Patient Forex traders, particularly beginners, are prone to getting nervous if a trade does not go their way immediately, or if the trade goes into a little profit they get itchy to pull the plug and walk away with a small profit that could have been a significant profit with little downside risk using appropriate risk reduction strategies. In "On Any Given Sunday," Al Pacino reminds us that "football is a game of inches." That's a winning attitude in the Forex market as well. Remember that you are going to win some trades and lose others. Take satisfaction in the accumulation of a few more wins than losses. Over time, that could make you rich!

HONEY LAVENDER CHEESECAKE

HONEY LAVENDER CHEESECAKE
In the past couple of years, I have spent a lot of time in the kitchen. I have made everything from cookies to brownie to cakes to quick breads. You name it, I have probably baked it. But for some reason, I always found myself avoiding cheesecake recipes - something about its temperamental reputation intimidated me.
Finally, I decided it was time to face my cheesy fears. As it turns out, all my preconceived notions about cheesecake were totally false. if you have the right recipe, it is actually quite easy to make and equally as delicious.
Once I realized this, I started getting creative with colors (like this Tie Dye Cheesecake) and flavors. This Honey Lavender recipe is definetly one of my favorites!
Something about the combination of honey + lavender really gives this cheesecake an amazing taste without being too overpowering. I hate when things taste super floraly. This guy is nice and light and absolutely to die for! You will definetly be going back for a second piece!
HONEY LAVENDER CHEESECAKE

INGREDIENTS
CRUST
  • 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
FILLING
  • 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lavender extract
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Violet food coloring
TOPPING
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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DIRECTIONS
for the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prepare a 9" springform pan with cooking spray.
  3. In a small bowl combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until throughly combined.
  4. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan and about 1/2 inch up the side.
  5. Bake 12 - 15 minutes until the crumbs are set.
  6. Let cool on a wire rack.
for the filling
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. In a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, cream cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  3. Add sugar and beat on high for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Add vanilla extract, lavender extract, honey and salt and mix until just combined.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping down the side of the bowl with a spatula after each addition.
  6. Add a few drops of violet food coloring and mix until desired color.
  7. Add sour cream and mix until combined.
  8. Add heavy cream and mix until combined.
  9. Wrap the outside of your springform pan in aluminum foil.
  10. Pour cream cheese filling into springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  11. Place the pan inside a high-sided roasting pan.
  12. Create a water bath by filling the roasting pan with hot water until you reach halfway up the side of the cheesecake pan.
  13. Bake for 1 1/2 hours.
  14. After an hour and a half, turn the oven off and crack the door open 1 inch.
  15. Leave the cheesecake like this for 1 hour.
  16. After an hour, take the cheesecake out of the oven and place aluminum foil over the top (making sure the foil does not actually touch the cheesecake).
  17. Place in the refrigerator for 4 hours.
for the topping
  1. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, honey, vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix until combined.
  2. Spread mixture over the top of the cooled cheesecake.


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