Beach Ready Into Sunset

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May 31, 2015

Collette is fashion forward and
design orientated. Practicing a
healthy lifestyle, she is a stylist & wardrobe consultant. A Bachelors in communications and marketing, years of experience in the garment district, she celebrates everyday with enthusiasm for fashion and beauty while helping other women achieve their personal best. Collettep24@yahoo.com

Seaside wardrobing is finally surfing in. Time to put your beach ensemble in order. Just a few light but chic essentials can go a long way. Look hot, stay cool, and ease into any steamy summer evening with style.
First of course, your bathing suits. Choose suits that cover and curve all the right places. Showcase your best assets and skin tone. Lots of two-piece, high waisted bottoms and one piece asymmetrical sleek cuts. Which co mingle with the trend of the midriff or crop top. You can work this right in with your suit and pair it with a maxi skirt or patterned sarong, and you’re almost ready for the causal evening. Whether at the beach bar, clam bar, pool party or beach club. The higher the waistband the more updated the look.
The straw bag is a must. A stylish tote to pack all your sea side necessities and room for evening items. A draw string bucket style or tote shape in this woven classic will take your from beach to sunset cocktails, and it wont break the bank. Straw color, luggage color, or try a gold tone. Gold is shinning on us all over this summer season. Another must have for our pretty manicured feet, is the gladiator sandal. Huge this summer in so many colors. If you only buy one pair, go for the gold. It’s versatile chic and its your new black.
Feel really glamorous and sophisticated while we protect our head from sun exposure. The headscarf! Take the beach or boat to the next level. Perfect for any water destination. A head scarf is one accessory that has never really gone out of style. A style icon in any neutral, taupe, sand or print is stunning. Even a beaded scarf looks elegant as long as your suit or cover have a minimal sleek look. Too much color and confusion and you might be mistaken for a pirate of the Caribbean. This is a thrifty addition as you can double the purpose. Wearing as a sharp fall accessory tied around the neck or tied to a tote, the scarf keeps giving.
Finish off your look a piece of tasteful jewels. Try a beautiful piece from www.poshmommyjewelry.com. An elegant “Petite White Anchor,” necklace will have you sailing through the summer with a mod look yet timeless and classic. Ready for the beach or the sunset you will sparkle the whole summer through!

Kick-Off To Summer

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May 17, 2015

Arianna Johnson has A Bachelors
Degree in English/Creative Writing from Dowling College. She is very passionate about writing and cooking and her goal is to become a food writer and cookbook author. Arianna can be reached at
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  Memorial Day is fast approachingWhat better way to embrace the unofficial start of summer than with a kick-off party? Lets go with a Mexican theme!
   Margaritas are a great way to start any party. Whether you are blending or just shaking them with ice, you can throw together your mixture of tequila, other liquors and juices in a pitcher and just shake or blend away as needed.
   Get creative with your margaritas too! I’m all about using natural ingredients in my cocktails. With the seasons bounty of fresh fruits and veggies, why not make drinks with them too?
   My favorite margarita is watermelon. All you have to do is blend up chunks of watermelon, strain out the pulp and seeds, or if you have a juicer, that’s even better. Then take the juice and mix it with tequila and triple sec. Bare in mind, the better quality the tequila, the better the drink will be. It’s often forgotten about, because you just want to buy the cheapest one on the shelf, but it really makes a difference.
   My other favorite flavors are blackberry and cucumber-jalapeno. For the blackberry, you just muddle some fresh blackberries before you add the liquids in the pitcher. As for the cucumber-jalapeno, its a little more work. You can either try to find jalapeno-infused tequila or infuse tequila yourself, which you can do by de-seeding and chopping a few fresh jalapenos and adding them to a bottle of tequila that you’ll leave for about a week. The cucumbers you can juice or just use as a garnish.
   Now, for the food… Margaritas go well with any kind of barbecue food, but they are complimented best by Mexican food. Why not utilize your barbecue by making fajitas? Skirt steak and chicken are always staples for fajitas. I would recommend getting one of those grill plates with the smaller holes for the veggies, like peppers and onions, they are also good if you are doing fish on the grill. To top your fajitas, you can put out bowls of pico de gallo, and guacamole, which I’ve recently come to realize it’s the cilantro that makes a huge difference. Put out corn and flour tortillas, especially for those gluten-free friends.
   This Memorial Day, break out the grill, and have a kick-off fiesta!

Spring Beauty Trends… Taking Cues from Spring Flowers

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May 17, 2015

Tammy Severino is the President of RPC Development, a business and development consulting firm for local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. She has more than 20 years of experience in writing, from business writing to journalism to creative writing. In her spare time, this fashionista follows and writes about fashion, travel, and other lifestyle topics.

  Spring is such a happy time of year. With snow a distant memory, we are treated to bursting colors from flowers and trees exploding with petals of pink, purple, yellow, and white. Heavy coats and accessories are off racks, making room for lighter, airier clothes in shades that complement the landscape outside. For those seeking beauty trends to go with the season’s fashion finds, look no more. Read on for the hottest beauty products and trends to keep your spring style en vogue.
   For under it all…your make-up, that is, one of the newest products is blendSMART™ foundation from Doll 10 Beauty. Launched on QVC only days ago, it is one of the first automatic makeup brushes with a 360 degree rotation, delivering even, natural-looking coverage. The brush is easy-to-use for beginners and professionals alike. One of the first automatic makeup brushes that offers a flawlessly, even makeup application, Doll 10 blendSMART rotates 360 degrees to deliver 190 revolutions per minute for complete, even and natural-looking coverage in a snap. With its patent pending design, this revolutionary makeup brush is an easy-to-use tool perfect for beginners and professional artists alike.
   Make-up colors for spring vary quite a bit this season. A walk around make-up counters will reveal petal pinks, taupes and cocoas, smokey colors and even minimalist (nude) as the top looks. Though runway looks filter down to set local trends, try to choose colors that bring out the best for your skin tone and mood. This is the time of year that beckons for soft, sweet colors to bring your look alive after a difficult winter. Delicate pinks and peaches will have you feeling fresh and in step with spring.
   For your perfect pout, you will find the same color variety offered in petal pinks, nudes, corals and light bronzes are all the rage. The one surprise color on the runways this spring is bright red, usually a cold weather favorite.
   The biggest trend for eyes this season is lines. Liquid eye liner – along the top lid, along bottom lashes, long and wide, beyond the true end of the eye, dramatic and winged, simple and clean…any way you like. Liquid liner has been a favorite for years, but this year it holds the top spot.
   For your hands try a shellac manicure, either at the salon or at home. Shellac offers a great product in many new easy, breezy colors for spring. Skipping the base color is one perk of shellacs, along with reacting to light to dry to a shiny, less “chippable finish”. Find your favorite color and shine on!
   Spring is here. Enjoy the weather. Enjoy the colors and wear them well.

Fitness – Some Secrets On Your Body And Aging… “The Smart Way”

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May 17, 2015

John has a master’s degree in exercise science/human performance and doctoral studies in applied physiology. He’s formerly certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Rehabilitative Program Director and Health Fitness Director. He’s authored a college level text for fitness, wellness and conditioning classes. He’s a former baseball coach and all conference collegiate player. He can be reached jrutig@att.net

  Ladies and gentlemen…start your engines. Ever think about your body's engine? Consider this fact: your body loses 5 to 7 pounds of muscle tissue every decade of your adult life! Your muscles are like the complete engine of your body so think it terms of your body going from an 8- cylinder to a 6- cylinder to a 4- cylinder engine.
   Although depressing you can combat the body's loss of muscle tissue through strength training. Please, don't worry as we are not talking about spending hours in the gym grunting and sweating bullets. Muscle development depends more on the intensity of the exercises than then the amount of time working out. The benefits can be derived with less than 30 minutes of strength-resistance exercises for two to three days per week.
   Due to the natural loss of muscle with aging, your metabolism decreases by as much as 5% every decade of adult life. Therefore those calories 'burned' to maintain the body's function now go into fat storage. Not good. The good news is that research shows that you are never too old to replace muscles tissue. Also, as you add muscle you automatically increase your metabolism.
   Research on men and women over the age of 50 showed that by adding 3 pounds of muscle onto the body produced a 7% increase in the resting metabolic rate. Therefore the increase in muscles mass "burns' more calories every day! Let's understand the other benefits associated with strength-resistance exercises. It reduces body fat. Many experts tell you to do more walking/running or cycling or elliptical workouts to burn more calories.
   This type of endurance exercise helps however strength-resistance exercises can be more effective. It enhances your bones -weak muscles leads to weak bones and strong muscles leads to strong bones! Other benefits include improving your blood sugar metabolism; can maintain or improve your low back health and reduce arthritic pain.
   It's a new day. Get up and out of bed and … ladies and gentlemen start your engines. STRENGTHRESISTANCE EXERCISES ARE FOR YOU. Always remember talk with your personal doctor regarding your medical history and get moving!!!

“Photographs and Memories…”

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May 17, 2015

Maria DiGiorgio is a lifelong New Yorker, who currently resides in Commack, with her family. She is a devoted wife and mother, an educator and designer. Maria is active in her community, as a PTA mom and Girl Scout leader. She has a passion for interior decorating and loves to garden. She is an avid reader, and enjoys writing about life experiences and parenthood, as well as her personal observations about the world around us.

Ah, the times of our lives. What beautiful thoughts reflected in the beloved songs of Jim Croce and Paul Anka. (Now, I’m dating myself)! It brings a tear to my eye and a surge of love to my heart, each time I hear these lovely sentiments. It also brings a knot to my stomach, when I think of the countless, literally thousands of “photographs” I have taken over the years, and have yet to “develop”, “print”, “burn”, “sync” or even remember to place in a photo album (yes, they still exist) or scrapbook. The task seems undeniably insurmountable, and I am always planning on doing it “sometime soon”, in the ever-elusive future.
Taking pictures has just gotten so complicated, these days. It used to be that you purchased a roll or two of film (in a tiny canister), and if you loaded it correctly into your camera, you were lucky enough to snag an extra two or three shots (from the original 12, 24 or 36 initially promised). Of course, without all the professional tricks of the trade our modern-day technology offers, you’d be lucky to score half the amount of good photos, as many would be blurry, over-exposed, too dark or unrecognizable. You see, you had to wait until the film was actually developed to see the fruits of your handiwork. You also had to pay for the whole kit and caboodle; good, bad or otherwise. There was no such thing as editing, deleting, cropping or “Photoshopping”, etc. Whatever was snapped was yours for the taking. This served its purposes, however, in keeping the number of photos taken to a minimum, and therefore, the number of photos acquired, to the same.
Today, of course, I feel like I’m living with paparazzi! TMZ has moved into the neighborhood! Everyone, but everyone is forever snapping pictures, with their ubiquitous phones, iPads, and all other gadgetry. In my own home, I’ve been affronted by my daughter, emerging from a given room, holding her ever-increasing arsenal of technology. She’ll ask me questions, while informing me the person on the screen is on “mute”, thereby unable to see or hear me, as I am caught, unwittingly, unloading the dishwasher, in my nightgown! My heart goes out to all of Hollywood!
Honestly, people, let’s get a grip. It’s really a matter of less is more. We don’t need to capture every nanosecond of living, just some of the truly memorable moments. In fact, I would argue, if we all just took a few steps back and allowed ourselves the pleasure of savoring these moments, we wouldn’t need all the other technological bells and whistles to create the illusion that they exist. Just as a bird in hand is worth two in the bush, I say, a treasured bunch of pictures in hand are worth a plethora of snapshots in cyberspace!

These are a Few of My Favorite (Travel) Things…

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May 17, 2015

Claudia Fenner is a writer, photographer and travel enthusiast who is a stay home mom of three in Dix Hills. She loves to plan her family’s vacations and helping her friends and relatives with their vacation ideas.

Memorial Day is almost here, pack your bags… It's travel time!

Oprah has her “favorite things.” Julie Andrews as Maria had her “favorite things.”

Here are a few of my favorite travel things …

There are many products and companies out there that simply make traveling easier, less expensive, more organized and sometimes just more fun!

1. A reasonably priced bag that does it all is the Kipling Alvar nylon bag. It’s cross body for added security, comes in many colors, and has lots of zippered pockets to safely store your passport and other important papers. Kipling also sells matching nylon wallets and small pouches, that securely clip on to a “leash” inside the Alvar bag so you can keep your money in there without the worry of somebody pick pocketing your wallet without you knowing it. You can purchase the bag and the wallet at www.kipling-usa.com, many online luggage retailers, www.amazon.com or Macy’s.

2. My vote for the best travel hairdryer comes from Brookstone and can be bought in the mall or online at www.brookstone.com. The “Ionic Dual-Voltage Travel Hair Dryer” is $45 and worth every penny. There is a switch on the back that changes the voltage from use in the USA to overseas. If you are going to Europe remember to flip the switch to 220V right before you leave or else when you plug it in your hotel room in Europe you will immediately blow the fuse there.. been there.. done that. Never a happy moment when you have to call the front desk and tell them your room is dark. It perfect for use on your vacation as well as every day at home.

3. One thing some travelers forget about when planning their vacations is where to park at the airport while they are away. A company that always exceeds my expectations is The Parking Spot. With locations at JFK and LGA this company takes the stress out of airport parking. You can go to www.theparkingspot.com and make your reservations online for no charge. Be sure to sign up for their free loyalty club because you earn points with every park. They have printable discount coupons on their website, your AAA card provides a good discount as well. They even give weary travelers (that’s you) bottled water on your way out.

4. Looking to open a credit card that will give you points for your favorite hotel chain or airline? My favorite website to find out the best way to maximize your frequent flier miles and for the best credit card perks is www.thepointsguy.com. On their Facebook page, in addition to the valuable benefits information, it also has incredibly interesting travel tips and first hand experiences to enjoy. Where else can you read a complete comparison of first class amenities among all airlines or which coach seats are the smallest?

“In American there are two classes of travel – first class, and with children.”
– Robert Benchley

Save Big With LED Light Bulbs

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May 17, 2015

Bill Lauto is an Environmental Scientist and Energy Consultant who has been
teaching how we can save our money,
energy, environment, and health, since 1982. Mr. Lauto operates GoingTrueGreen.com and his work has been published in magazines such as: Consumer Report, Kiplinger's Financial and Business Ethics.

Here is a great Trivia question for any game:

What year did energy saving fluorescent bulbs become available in America?

Need a Hint?
Think before emails and Websites were around!

Answer:

Since 1982 I have been saying, “You can make a difference by just changing one light bulb in your home or office.” Yes, Energy Saving Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs where around and saving money, energy, and our environment for those who were bold enough to evaluate, buy, and use them since 1982.

Today at GoingTrueGreen.com I am advocating the fact that now with LED bulbs joining Compact Fluorescent bulbs, it is practical for us to change all our light bulbs! By just changing light bulbs in your home or office, you will not only save yourself money, but also our environment for our grandchildren!

If you are still using Standard Incandescent light bulbs there is one powerful fact you may not know. These Edison designed light bulbs will LOSE up to 45% of their light output with use. However, you continue to pay for the full wattage of the bulb!

For Example:

After a 100 incandescent watt bulb is on for about 420 hours (about 12 hours a day for 5 weeks) that bulb will lose light level and only "give off" or "put out" 55 watts of light!
Meanwhile, you still pay for 100 watts of electricity! Then after 750 hours or about four weeks later, the bulb will burn out!

This is why when replacing a burned out bulb, the new bulb of the same wattage is much brighter than the bulb that just burned out!

Another “kick in the rear:”
With Edison’s 1928 designed incandescent bulbs, they are most inefficient product designed by mankind. Out of the 100% of electricity used to operate the incandescent bulb, 90% generates heat! Only 10% of the electricity consumed produces light!

Savings:
Energy saving fluorescents will lose ONLY 15% of their light output over their much longer life which is about 2 1/2 years when on 12 hours a day. Fluorescent bulbs realize up to 71% savings in electricity and energy, while LED bulbs will save around 75% as they last twice as long as fluorescents.

If you have any specific questions about your light bulbs, you can contact our energy experts through the website GoingTrueGreen.com.

Memorial Weekend Festivities & Recipes

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There are many things to do for Memorial Day, on our beautiful Long Island. Why limit your celebration to one activity or Day? Get out and embrace the warm weather we have finally been waiting for! Celebrate all weekend long. You can pack your Memorial Day weekend with festivals, parades, BBQ’s, picnics and more. Pack a light picnic to bring on the road with you or if you’re planning on a BBQ at your house, there are a few easy recipes to complete your party.

Friday, May 22rd thru Sunday May 24th
The Montauk Art Show
Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am-6pm
Free Admission
Montauk Railroad Station, Junction of Edgemere and Flamingo Roads, Montauk Village Green
The Montauk Artists’ Association will be presenting this Memorial Day weekend an art show with a large array of art designers. Ranging from fine art ceramics, jewelry, outdoor garden and table top sculptures, photographs, printings and more, this is an event you do not want to miss.

Sunday, May 24th
Taste the East End at Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center
7-10:30pm
431 East Main Street, Riverhead
631-208-9200 ext. 426
$64.95/per person
(Ticket includes all food and craft beverage tasting) What a great way to kick off the summer with a memorable tasting event out east. Be sure to become a part of this great event that will be filled with pairings of signature dishes prepared by local restaurants with local craft beer, wine and cider also! There will be live music, over 40 vendors and plenty more entertainment. Must be 21 and over to participate, call to reserve 631.208.9200.

Saturday, May 23rd
Commemoration & Fireworks at North Hempstead Beach Park
6-10pm
175 West Shore Rd., Port Washington 516-869-6311
$10 Parking Fee
The night will feature live music and festivities that will end with a spectacular firework show that will be launched from the harbor.

Saturday, May 23rd & Sunday, May 24th
Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach
12-5pm
1000 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh 516-785-1600
$10 Parking Fee
The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach will be making a splash yet again with stellar air performances. The U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds will be headlining this year’s show and will be the final act. The show will also include veteran air show performers and new this year, a performance by the Brietling Jet Team, the world’s largest professional civilian flight team performing on jets. This will be an unforgettable show you wil not want to miss. Be sure to get there early and pack a cooler and beach gear.

Sunday, May 24th
5th Annual Montauk Memorial Day Parade
12pm-2pm
Off Route 27, Montauk
The town of Montauk and its patrons are coming together to bring the 4th annual Memorial Day parade. The march will begin at Kirk Park and will move east through town, ending on the Village Green paying tribute to troops in the US Armed Forces. After, pack a picnic and spend the rest of the day outdoors at the local state park.

Black Bean Salsa:
~ 1 Can Black Beans
~ 1 Can Corn
~ 1 Avocado chopped
~ 1 Tomato chopped
~ ¼ Red Onion chopped
~ ¼ Cup Red wine vinegar
~ 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
~ Salt & Pepper
~ Clove Crushed Garlic

Mix all ingredients except avocado together and chill. When ready to serve, add avocado and mix gently.

Red, White & Blue Sangria:
~ 1 Bottle of White sweet wine
~ 1/3 container of Apple Cherry fruit juice concentrate
~ 3 oz. Blueberries rinsed
~ 3 oz. Raspberries rinsed
~ ½ pint strawberries de-stemmed & quartered

In a Large pitcher, pour wine and fruit concentrate and stir. Before adding fruit to pitcher combine in a bowl and mix so fruit juices are formed. Pour bowl of fruit with juices into wine mixture and stir. Serve Chilled.

Dessert: Berry Delight
1st Layer –
½ cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup sugar
5 1/3 tsp. butter
~Melt Butter, add crackers and sugar. Press into bottom of a Springform pan or glass bowl.

2nd Layer –
8oz. Cream Cheese
¼ cup sugar
2 tsp. milk (whole or 2%)
1 ½cup Cool Whip
~Mix cream cheese, sugar and milk until creamy and smooth. Fold in Cool Whip until creamy. Add a layer of graham crackers.

3rd Layer –
2 cups Strawberries cut into half or quartered.
(you can also
incorporate raspberries and blueberries).
Add to 2nd layer

4th Layer –
2- 4oz. Boxes Vanilla Pudding (No Instant!)
3 1/4 cup Milk
Cook pudding until boil and add on top of 3rd layer. Place in fridge overnight. When ready to serve cover with rest of Cool Whip and Fruit.

Buffalo Chicken Mini Bites:

~ 8 oz. Cream Cheese softened
~ 1 oz. package of ranch dressing mix
~ ½ C. Dairy Sour Cream
~ ½ C. Cooked Chicken Breast, finely diced
~ 1/3 C. Celery, finely diced
~ ¾ C. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese, divided
~ 30 mini Fillo Shells (about 2 packages)
~ 1/3 C. Buffalo Wing Sauce
~ Spring Onion Sliced

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, dressing mix, chicken, celery and ½ cup cheese. Spoon mixture into Fillo shells. Top each with wing sauce and sprinkle with ¼ Cup of remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sliced spring onion. Serve immediately.

3 Steps for Better Career Management Decisions

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May 17, 2015

Don Benenson, SPHR, is the owner of MVP Resumes. He has over 30+ years of corporate HR experience and happily helps clients with resume preparation and interviewing skills. He can be reached at 631-428-5877 or at mvpresumes@yahoo.com

Why do some individuals have fantastic careers while others have ones that are mediocre at best, or misguided?

The answers to this questions are so varied and complex that saying that it’s due to intelligence, where they went to school, who they know and so forth, is frankly, insulting. Effective career management is part art, part luck, part being in the right place at the right time and part implementing some simple steps to reach the promised land of career nirvana.

Hmmm…This Job Feels Cozy and Warm. Why Change?

Let’s make the complexity of career planning simple. Until you arrive at your destination, which is usually titled career solidification, you need to work towards this goal. I suggest that every year, you spend time looking for a new job. Here’s why.

Knowing your marketability, the compensation you can get, the skills desired by hiring managers, as well as growing your network and practicing the “networking thing” are essential career management skills. And, should you get invited for an interview, give it very strong consideration. Keeping your interviewing skills sharp is critical to effective career management.

Sometimes it’s Better to Be a Big Fish in a Small Bowl than a Guppy in the Ocean

It would be hard to dispute that your performance is the number one driver, but a close second is the impact of your performance and organizational visibility. Throughout your career, constantly evaluate your organizational visibility. If you feel it’s low, either come up with a plan to raise it, or consider making a job change to become a big fish in a small bowl. Your career is like a billboard-if your talents and success are not visible and publicized only you will know about them.

Be Extremely Well Informed About the Economics of Any Job Change

So, you get a job offer and it seems like you will improve your financial state. Before you accept the offer, whether presented verbally or in writing, dig deep into the financial side to make sure that you are really making the compensation progress you’re salivating about.

• Ask questions about your pre-tax contributions to all employee benefits and what they are forecasted to be at the next open enrollment period. Don’t become enamored by having recruiters or hiring managers tout their benefits program. Let’s face it, no one will tell you theirs stinks! Get a handle on what you’ll be paying.

• Find out about how the organization handles employee evaluations and when you will be eligible for a salary increase. Find out what might shift your date of eligibility, such as an extended absence, or what could exclude you from eligibility. If you’re in a job where you have the opportunity to earn incentive income or a bonus, dig deep to get the specifics.

• Make sure you know what types of business related expenses you’ll be reimbursed for and if you will have a company provided credit card. Don’t assume that everything is covered. You’d be amazed by many of the things you automatically think are covered are not.

Great careers can be built through great career management. Give yours the attention it deserves!

Dishin with Denise… A Memorable Seaford Celebration

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Denise Gianatasio is a Northport
Village resident and freelance writer.
She is a licensed agent at Signature
Premier Properties, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600. Denise
enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she wants to
inspire a warm sense of home with
her readers. Please feel free to contact her for any advice you may need at
dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com.

Memorial Day~What better way to spend 3 glorious days celebrating, spending lots of time outdoors, feeling grateful, and truly enjoying the sights and sounds of the sea. Eating fresh food from the Sea is~ the plan for me! This red white and blue holiday weekend is the perfect time for parades, picnics, barbeques, reunions with family and friends, and our patriotic spirit! Somewhere right in the middle of this 3-day weekend ~I like to to enjoy the Sea. A bit too cold for swimming~ Fishing? Maybe?… Or just go to your local fish market and buy some fresh seafood. They did all the catching and cleaning for you! All you need to do is make this recipe for a delicious broth to cook some clams, mussels and shrimp~ grill crusty bread, pour a glass of wine~ invite your favorite people, find your time in the sun~ eat outdoors and fly your flag in the breeze! ahh…. La Dolce Vita! “ the sweet life” Take time to honor the brave men and women who have served and died in our country’s military services ~ without them we wouldn’t be free …or have the sweet life.

To Serve 4
3 lbs of washed fresh mussels
3 dozen washed little neck clams
1 ½ Lbs of large prawns or shrimp
1/3 cup chopped leek
1/3 cup chopped shallots
8 ~10 garlic cloves minced
¾ cup fresh chopped basil
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1 t red pepper flakes
Salt and fresh ground pepper
1 can of hand crushed
San Marzano tomatoes
½ cup or more of extra virgin olive oil
1 cup white wine
1 bottle clam juice
1 bottle lobster juice

Sautee in a large deep pot~ leeks and shallots in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and dry spices for 1 more minute. Add wine bring to a boil, then lower and add tomatoes, and cook on low for 20-25 minutes. Add fresh herbs, juices, and clams. Cover for 10 minutes or until shells open, then add mussels, cover pot for 5 minutes, then add shrimp for 1 .5 minutes or when they are pink. Done. Bring pot outside, dip, scoop and enjoy!
xo Denise

Why is “Anti-Freeze” In Our Food?

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May 17, 2015

Paul A. Lauto, Esq. received his Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1990. In 2002 Mr. Lauto established Paul A. Lauto, PLLC (Now located at 565 Route 25A, Suite 207, Miller Place, NY 11764; (631) 928-1430; www.liattorney.com), with a
primary concentration on personal injury, all types of accident cases and more.

  Propylene Glycol (PG) is a colorless and odorless chemical compound commonly found in anti-freeze. It is also commonly found in ice cream, cake mix, flavored ice teas, soft drinks, icings, salad dressings, processed foods, food flavorings, cosmetics, shampoos, conditioners, lotions, deodorants, baby wipes, dog food and more. PG is used at different strength levels in different products and is in part used in food to help prolong shelf life. It is also used in food to maintain flavor, moisture and texture. In that PG is widely considered to be a toxin, it is generally banned from use in food in the European Union. In the United States however, the omniscient FDA says it is safe.
   The FDA maintains that it is safe for the American people to ingest PG at the "low" levels used in our food. The FDA also says it is safe in dog food, despite several class action law suits claiming that PG has caused illness or death in thousands of dogs. Ironically, the FDA has declared PG to be unsafe in cat food and has actually prohibited the use of PG in cat food. Apparently PG in cat food was found to result in a disorder called Heinz body formation. Heinz body formation was found where small protein clumps developed in red blood cells, with long term cellular damage.       In humans the side effects of PG may include conjunctivitis, rash, irritation, burning, and possible organ and central nervous system damage. Notwithstanding, the FDA maintains that the low levels of PG in our food, in and of itself, does not pose a significant threat to our health. That's almost tantamount to saying that eating a little bit of poison won't kill you. One thing is for sure, eating a small amount of poison or something that is toxic is certainly not good for you.
   Even if we accept the premise that the levels of toxicity of PG in our food are too low in and of itself to cause any real harm, what about everything else? Almost all of us are exposed daily to some level of toxicity from the food we eat, the water and other beverages we drink, the mattress we sleep on, the soap and detergents we use, the clothes we wear, the home we live in, to the air we breathe. After all, it is the cumulative effect of all our toxic exposure that leads to poor health.
   Many of these things are unavoidable and beyond our control in today's modern world. In consideration of that fact, perhaps the FDA should take a page out of the European Union's book and focus on what we can control. We can and should control what we allow to be in our food and not sacrifice the health of the American people in the name of profits derived from longer shelf life. The old computer maxim remains true to this day, in that if you put garbage in you will get garbage out.

Mother’s Day.. Your Guide to Buying That Special Gift for Mom

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May 3, 2015

Tammy Severino is the President of RPC Development, a business and development consulting firm for local businesses and not-for-profit organizations. She has more than 20 years of experience in writing, from business writing to journalism to creative writing. In her spare time, this fashionista follows and writes about fashion, travel, and other lifestyle topics.

  There are few words that can say ‘love’ quite the way ‘Mom’ does. Being a Mom is not a job you have until your child turns 18; it is a labor of love for a lifetime. Moms hug their children when they are scared, cheer them on at every success, kiss fingers when they are hurt, and put their children ahead of themselves all of the time. In honor of mom and their tireless efforts, the second Sunday of each May is set aside for celebration. Buying the right gift can be a daunting task. Fear not, read on for ideas and suggestions for the right gift that will make her smile.
   Think of what your Mom likes. Gift giving is about the recipient, not the giver. If your Mom loves floral patterns and you prefer contemporary, remember the gift is going to her. Always choose a gift with the recipient’s taste in mind. That is the beauty of wedding and baby gift registries. The recipient is taking the guess work out of it for you by showing you what things they like. For Mom, set a budget with which you are comfortable and set out for something she will find thoughtful.
   Consider a personalized Mom-styled piece of jewelry? More and more options are now available for necklaces, bracelets and rings, featuring the birthstones of each of her children. Styles range in price and are available in gold, silver, stainless steel and other materials to meet every budget. Having her children (or grandchildren) close to her heart makes for a very meaningful gift.
   Perhaps mom is a true traditionalist, loving chocolates and flowers. Consider a twist on this with a classic orchid or a mini lavender tree paired with a gift basket of her favorite sweets. If she loves to garden, you could bring her flowers for planting. She will have all spring and summer to enjoy your flowers throughout the season with you in mind. Indoor or outdoor plants are another longer-lived option. Remember, if Mom has pets in the house, be sure to check on the safety of certain plants and flowers for her four-legged babies.
  A new fragrance for her is a great idea. From Hanae Mori to FlowerBomb to Black Orchid, there are literally hundreds of scents from which to choose. Before walking in to the store, try to have an idea of whether she prefers vanillas, florals, etc. What about a basket of scented bath products, including bath bombs, shower gels, lotions and sprays. She will have fun working her way through all of the items in the basket. If she loves hot tea with her robe and slippers while reading a good book, you can create a customized tea basket at almost any price point that will simply delight her as she unpacks each item. If putting a gift basket together is not your forte, no worries. There are plenty of local professionals who offer this service that can help. For those who know that she would love getting a package in the mail each month, consider a subscription to Birchbox in her name. Each month her little package of hair, makeup and skin essential samples will arrive. Every woman I know with a subscription considers it a favorite day of the month. At $10 per month, it is economical and a long lasting gift.
   Is the mom in your life a techie or modern professional woman? Consider some technical or business options. Tablets are still one of the best-selling gift items on the market, with iPads, Kindle Fire and Samsung Galaxy topping the list. From cases to keyboards to headphones, there is an array of accessories also to consider.
   For the mom that has it all, treat her to a wonderful experience for her to remember. How about tickets for a local playhouse with dinner, a spa day, a night at a wine and cheese or wine and chocolate pairing, a game featuring her favorite team, a package of yoga classes, dance classes, tickets to a ladies night featuring wine and painting, appetizers and a concert and many more. What is the activity she would most like to do? That’s the certificate she should find when she opens the box.
   Handmade cards and gifts from my children are simply the best. Take a moment and write a letter to Mom and tell her what she means to you. Include that note with the gift of your choice, and you are sure to give her a Mother’s Day to remember. But, remember, she is your mom….call her often, tell her you love her always, and make sure she knows how special she is 365 days per year.

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