Restaurants In and Around Merrick: Merrick Suki Hibachi and Ramen House It was a cold winter's night and my husband and I decided to try a new Merrick restaurant. We passed by a few on the Merrick Avenue strip, but the one that stood out to us was Merrick Suki....
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An Experience with Uber
An Experience with Uber I went to a meeting in Atlanta. When the meeting was finished, we were supposed to have a van drive us back to the hotel. As everyone stayed around lingering, I felt as if I was ready to depart. So, I called an Uber. The app...
On Going to the Periodontist
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...