On Going to the Periodontist I never really thought much about going to the dentist for the first 40 years of my life. I would get my cleaning and always leave with a "clean" bill of health. It wasn't until I turned 40 that I had my first cavity. That's...
Restaurants in and around Merrick: The Oak Chalet
Restaurants in and around Merrick: The Oak Chalet As my husband and I were driving around the neighborhood, we noticed a quaint little restaurant that looked like a gingerbread house, called The Oak Chalet. The restaurant, family owned and operated since the 1980's, has a real German feel, inside and...
Protein Shake – LUXE Protein Shake
Protein Shake - LUXE Protein Shake A while back, the makers of LUXE sent me a package. In it was a jar of LUXE protein shake. I never tried it. I was way too busy during triathlon season to do anything. But recently, I decided to give it a try....
Product Review: Myaderm to Fight Inflammation
Product Review: Myaderm to Fight Inflammation Myaderm recently contacted me and asked if I would be interested in trying out their new hypoallergenic, all natural transdermal cream, utilizing CBD for the treatment of pain and inflammation. Since "inflammation" is my middle name (not literally), I said, "send it over." CBD...
Weekend Travel to Atlanta
Weekend Travel to Atlanta Atlanta is only 1:45 hours from JFK. When I got off the Marta from the Airport, I was surprised to see how close the Westin Hotel was -- it was a half a block away from the station! I walked inside and went to the front...
White Wine Review: Planeta La Segreta Grillo Sicilia Doc
White Wine Review: Planeta La Segreta Grillo Sicilia Doc Like white wine? Then you will enjoy the Sicilia Grillo 2016! This is the second bottle I received from the Sicilian wine manufacturer and it's the second wine that makes me feel "psyched" to go to Sicily, in which I am...
HJMT Celebrates its 25th Year…
HJMT Celebrates its 25th Year... It’s now the end of the year and I’ve been reflecting back, not only on the past year, but also on the last 25 years. Here are some of our highlights: HJMT opens its doors When I first opened the business in 1992, Zoey, my...
Wine Review: Harmonium Nero D’Avola 2013
Wine Review: Harmonium Nero D'Avola 2013 I haven't had many Sicilian wines in my life, but the ones I have had I have loved! And, the Harmonium Nero D'Avola 2013 is no different! On the back of the bottle, it talks about how wine is like liquid music. If that's...
On How to Engage with Influencers
Listen to my recent feature in Bulldog Reporter - On How to Engage with Influencers Influencers are now considered the group to target to get the word out about your product or services. Have you ever worked with an influencer? Listen to this podcast where Hilary Topper, curator of this...
Restaurants in and around Merrick: Sushi Ko
Restaurants in and around Merrick: Sushi Ko Now that I moved to Merrick, it's opened a whole new array of eateries for my husband and me. Therefore, I'm going to share some interesting and unique restaurants to try in and around Merrick. The first one in this series of restaurants...