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l OUT & ABOUT The Best Food Trucks &Where They Roll A list of Long Island’s favorite food trucks and where to find them. l THE BAKING COACH Rice Pudding A recipe that is so sweet yet simple and offers some good nutritional qualities. l PUBLISHER’S PERSPECTIVE Survival of the Fittest The importance of evolution and how it’s an essential component in remaining relevant. l FASHION & BEAUTY Back to School Trends Wardrobe staples and looks to incorporate into your personal style. l HOME & GARDEN Decorating—Before and After The process of renovation: planning, getting ideas and advice, setting your budget parameters, etc. l HEALTH & WELLNESS 5 Delicious Herbal Teas That Promote Well-being Herbal teas and their benefits worth adding to your daily beverage intake. l TRAVEL Outstanding Omaha Things to do, see and eat along with the history behind certain attractions. l FOOD & DRINK WITH JOANNA Verde Kitchen & Cocktails A local oasis for foodies and novices alike. l LET’S EAT An Inside Look on Fine Local Restaurants l DISHIN WITH DENISE “Brainy” Back to School Tacos A great back to school meal that’s filled with flavor and rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. l FAMILY FEATURES A School Day of Family Favorites Meals and snacks to ensure little learners are energized for time spent in the classroom, playing with friends and completing homework. l FAMILY FEATURES A Wonderful Breakfast Worth Waking Up To Perfect for any breakfast or brunch occasion…an Overnight Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole.

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D arwin’s theory of evolution or become extinct is solely based on its ability to adapt. Will your business or personal brand perpetuate or be forgotten in the post Covid-19 era? Here lies the question. states that the natural selection by which a creature will survive To survive a catastrophic event is a true test of ones’ ability. What may seem to be impossible for for some, is viewed as an opportunity to embrace the challenge and adapt to a new environment. In the simplest of terms, “To remain relevant, evolution is essential”. So, here we are. Over one and one half years later, life and business has sustained. In some part, our lives have changed forever. Loved ones were lost, jobs and businesses were lost. I’m thankful that a large percentage of our Since there are events in life that are filled with things we cannot control, we must focus our energy on the things we can. With the right attitude, you would be amazed at what can be accomplished. If your life has been altered by this unprecedented event, it may be time for personal reflection. As a business owner, perhaps you suffered a set-back. If so, reinvent yourself and think about how you can streamline operations and optimize efficiency. community and local businesses powered through the adversity.

What about diversification to create a new revenue stream. Both can certainly lead to increased profitability. Get rid of any service or product that is not making a profit and replace it with something that will. If you lost your job, I realize its kind of tough, but this is no time for self-pity or to panic. These are useless emotions that do not help you or do anything for your family members. Make good use of your time and do a self-evaluation. Perhaps sharpening your skills in your particular field or moving in a completely new direction may be the answer. Whether you are a business owner or job seeker, you have two choices; Give in or Stay in. If your career is going nowhere, this may be the moment to think about becoming an entrepreneur. What are your professional strengths? What is it that you have a passion for and can you create market demand? Sounds unrealistic? It happened to me 30 years ago. I was a trucking executive for a freight transportation company for well over a decade, with a promising future. In a blink of an eye, it was taken away. At age 38, with no other skill set or opportunity in view, the time for change had come. In October of 1991, amidst the collapse of the aerospace industry and weak

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With back to school just around the corner, now is the time to start shopping for wardrobe staples and assembling new out- fits! After the last year of online school, fash- ions are split between comfortable athleisure and dressed up retro. Whichever style you prefer, the outfit you wear on the first day back will help establish the aesthetic of your personal wardrobe! The color of the season is lavender. This muted purple is making appearances all over the runway, and for fashion conscious teens, will be splashed across their closet. Since colors are popular one day and old-news the next, you are better off buying one, stand- out piece in lavender. The softer purple would look fetching on a puff-sleeved dress or but- ton-up cardigan! For the bolder student, leop- ard-print is taking over. Ideal for a faux-fur coat, leopard-print will bring the glamour of an old-Hollywood star to your outfit. For those looking to continue dressing cozy, there are plenty of options to spice up your outfit. Tie dye is making a significant come-back, thanks to the continued popu- larity of 60s and 70s fashions. Pairing a tie dye sweatshirt and mask will keep your look laid back, but give an air of put-togetherness. Brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, and Nike are major in athleisure, and while it may sometimes be a bit pricey to buy new, thrift- ing is always an affordable and environmen- tally-friendly option!

Platform sneakers are the “it-shoe” this season. Inspired by the eternally beloved streetwear fashion, chunky sneakers pair with any outfit! These shoes are ideal for running to and from class all day. Consider wearing these sneakers with a midi dress while the weather is still nice out! This combo is a more dressed up version of the athleisure look – maintaining comfort while favoring style. Another favorite shoe for this fall is the loafer. An ode to the retro wave sweeping youth fashion, the loafer can be worn as plat- forms or as a low, chunky heel. Style your loafers with ruffle socks for a more feminine look. Loafers also pair well with two popular items of the season; pleated skirts and sweater vests. Tennis skirts have long been a teen classic, while sweater vests have only recently been introduced as a trendy item. Keeping with the revamp of the traditional, tweedy academic style, messenger bags are becoming popular again. More common among college students, the messenger bag is being marketed towards high schoolers with a utilitarian, military-inspired look. Whether this is your first time back to in- person school or not, take advantage of the new school year to cobble together outfits you are excited about! Try out new trends and incorporate them into your personal style!

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For diehard coffee drinkers, herbal tea may not sound all that exciting… but if you can replace that afternoon java with one of these tasty caffeine-free teas, you’ll prob- ably have a better night’s sleep and you’ll definitely be giving yourself some extra health benefits. Herbal teas are always naturally decaf- feinated, because unlike regular teas brewed from leaves, herbal teas are steeped from various parts of plants. They can be made from flowers, stems, roots and even bark and are often combined with different spices, or essences like honey, lemon or mint for a variety of flavor options to choose from. Here are 5 of the most popular and good-for-you herbal teas to get you started. Made from dried hibiscus plants, hibis- cus tea has a tangy, tartness and a num- ber of health benefits. Research has shown that drinking hibiscus tea regularly for six weeks helped lower the blood pres- sure in adults with hypertension. Hibiscus is also packed with antioxidants that help fight compounds called free radicals. A favorite herbal tea that tastes as heav- enly as it smells, is jasmine tea . The scent of jasmine has been known to calm the nerves, help relaxation and improve mood.

Like the hibiscus, jasmine flowers also contain a number of health-boosting an- tioxidants that prevent damage to cells. Licorice tea has a unique taste blend that can range from spicy sweet to even a little bitter. It often comes enhanced with flavors like cinnamon, lemon and orange peel zest. Made from the licorice root, this tea has strong anti-inflammatory proper- ties that can help with body aches, nausea and even soothe dry sore throats. If you find your brain working overtime, especially at night when you’re trying to fall asleep, you might want to add a cup of fra- grant chamomile tea to your bedtime rou- tine. Chamomile tea has been reported to aid sleep, calm nerves and support im- mune health which is especially important these days. Chamomile is made from a plant in the daisy family and is one of the oldest documented medicinal plants with a variety of healing and anti-inflammatory properties. Peppermint Tea tastes like, well pep- permint – the refreshing flavor of mint has long been known for promoting healthy di- gestion, soothing an upset stomach and offering relief from bloating. It’s even a good source of vitamin A, C and calcium. Peppermint tea makes the perfect after dinner tea or mid-afternoon pick-me-up. There are so many varieties of herbal teas to choose from and all of them pro- mote well-being and offer a myriad of healthy benefits. So try adding a couple of herbal teas to your daily beverage intake… they’re a delectable way to take care of yourself!

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CHIDDY’S CHEESE STEAKS Homebase: 1851 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore 7 days a week from 11:00AM-7:00PM Proudly serving the community since 2014. Here you’ll find the best comfort food and build-your-own, family-friendly items: cheese steaks, gourmet fries, empanadas, specialty hot dogs, breakfast all day, and a full kid’s menu. Don’t forget to also visit their eateries in Commack and Farmingdale, where the options are endless! EAT ME, DRINK ME TRUCK September 11th – Just Plane Fun Day 10:00AM-3:00PM East Hampton Airport – 173 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton A respectful tribute to the first responders and flight crews who were lost on 9/11 Known as “New York’s Mobile Epicurean,” they serve everything from grass-fed beef, to locally sourced organic produce, decadent cheeses, and more! ELEGANT EATS September 25th, October 1st, 2nd, 9th, 11th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 30th 12:00PM-5:00PM Palmer Vineyards – 5120 Sound Avenue, Riverhead Committed to serving nutritious food using only the best quality and locally sourced ingredients, whenever possible. Owner, Kristen Rounsley, promotes good eating to LI folks on the go, by providing healthy, everyday gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches. (Note: now booking Fall 2021 corporate events as well as events for 2022.) FOR GOODNESS CAKES CO.

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Over the many years as a designer and even before, I have always been intrigued by make-overs - clothing, hair and make-up and then, of course, decorating. The make-overs I have been able to accomplish in homes, offices and public spaces have gone from minor changes with significant results to complete re-dos with astonishing results! These results and their outcomes not only have transformed the space, but the people using them. A fresh pair of eyes (especially a designer’s) can entice even those most set in their ways to new possibilities. So let’s examine how a designer, like myself, begins the transformation: First and foremost, we look at the space presently available and the possibilities if some spaces were reversed. For example, if your dining room has always been a problem because it is too small, consider switching the dining room and living room spaces, especially if the unused room is larger and close to the kitchen. Formal living rooms today may not even be needed. Perhaps relocating it to a smaller space would transform it into a more useful space such as a library, wine room, or music room. If you have an older home, you may want your make-over to include more open spaces of today’s lifestyle. For example, a kitchen/den combo, or great room connecting your living room, dining room and den. Here, some renovation work will be necessary. You may need to remove or alter a wall. This will not only require additional funds for your project, but a longer duration of time where you may be inconvenienced. Your decision will involve weighing the temporary negatives with the future positives. One example that immediately comes to mind is a home in St. James. This wonderful couple had an older Colonial with a very large living room, small(ish) kitchen, normal (not oversized) dining room and small den which was half of a two-car garage. The amazing transformation came from: A – Relocating the den to the large living room B – Moving the dining room to the old den space C – Taking down the wall between the kitchen and old dining room D – Enlarging the entryway into the new dining room After the clients digested this major proposed renovation, they realized that by using much of their existing furniture, their expenses would be in the same necessary areas they originally planned (i.e. kitchen, flooring, and painting). Now the renovation’s additional cost seemed worthwhile for their lifestyle and investment in their home. These adaptable clients were able to think outside of the box. What about you? Time for another look at your space? A new world brought creative thinking to everyone in business,

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Just about in the center of the country sits Omaha, Ne- braska. We spent a few days there at the end of July and it was a soothing and delightful vacation. It’s about 3 hours of flying time on the one nonstop a day, that Delta operates from LGA to OMA. There were so many things to do, see, and eat in Omaha that I wished I had made the trip longer than three days. I chose the recently opened Peregrine Hotel in downtown as our home base for this Mid- western adventure. The hotel boasts a falcon theme throughout, as it’s named for the endangered Peregrine fal- cons that nest high atop the Woodman Insurance building next door. The hotel is band box beautiful...every inch care- fully thought out and lavish. We came for steaks! In 1955 the Union Stockyards in Omaha over took Chicago as the busiest livestock and meat processing center for the USA, and it shows in the wide variety of fine restau- rants. We loved Johnny’s Café, Brother Sebastian’s Steak- house, Cascios, and Warren Buffet’s favorite, Gorats. You will relish the warm and wel- coming laid back retro feel of these family friendly spots; the service is as first rate as

the steaks and prime rib. Omaha is home to Berk- shire Hathaway. In fact, two of my favorite shopping expe- riences were at Berkshire owned companies; Borsheims for an incredible selection of jewelry, and The Nebraska Fur- niture Mar t for acres of home goods and furnishings. As I always say, we are not museum people...but the Durham Museum, located downtown in the now retired Union Station, was a true WOW! Built in 1933, the ar t deco building is a true archi- tectural gem. At the peak of rail travel in WWII, more than 10,000 passengers passed through each day. The mu- seum’s exhibits are hands on and fascinating. You can walk through historic rail cars, as well as learn about the history of Omaha, from the native people, to the pioneers, to present day. Other Omaha attractions such as the world class Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, Joslyn Ar t Museum, Joslyn Castle, the charming and vi- brant Old Market Area, and the Bob Kerr y Pedestrian Bridge, are all lovely ways to spend your vacation time. From steaks and shopping, to history with a big dose of mid-western charm, Omaha has it all! Happy Travels!

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This truly was a fast, furious and fabulous summer! It’s amazing that our kids are preparing for a brand new school year already. For me, I’ll be hanging on to summer just a bit longer. While I do, let me share a great back to school meal idea. Here’s a delicious dish that my son prepared for us on Labor Day weekend, as we celebrated the very last of the summer holidays together. My son is every day, all day, an amazing brain Dr. and at night becomes an amazing chef! He prepared this laid back, easy meal while keeping up that “summer tude.” These were prepared with incredible fresh fish (red snapper and grouper), which he caught on a fishing trip to Louisiana. Slaw and pickled onions added even more flavor to this taco. It was a fun meal that satisfied my son and his crew. Each of us thanked him: myself, his kids and his nurse (a.k.a wife and “Sous Chef”). It was delighting in the sense that he knew this would be a real family pleaser. The doctor in him recognizes that fish is an excellent choice for the brain. It contains a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids — a major building block of the brain which plays an important role in sharpening memory, improving mood as well as protecting against cognitive decline. There you have it, 1+1=2! An essential part of ABC’S is to serve and prepare easy and healthy meals for back to school. Keep in mind, studies show that eating fish more often creates more gray matter. So, keep it easy and keep it smart! Happy New School Year Kids! xoxo Denise

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