Austrian-New York Empire
One thing in life brings equal joy to exercising, is the experience of eating. Since I was a little girl, I have always sought to try new foods. However, communist Poland - my native country- offered a very limited choice of foreign cuisines. My father spent most of his time living and working in Budapest, and we used to visit him on regular basis. Budapest was my second home, and until today, ...
Festive times go on sale
The festivity season began and so did great sales...but the best bargains are to come! This season most stores began 40% off before Thanksgiving, and after Thanksgiving we noticed that sales up to 50%-75% appeared in Bergdorf, Barneys and Saks Fifth Avenue. Some boutiques in Soho and Nolita offer additional discounts or promotions to attract this season careful shoppers. The economical disaster...
Facing Winter's challenge to keep your skin glowing and hydrated
Winter is back and with it the challenge to keep your skin hydrated and glowing. The combination of fluctuating temperature, dry and cold air, and wind create challenges for keeping skin looking healthy and glowing during the winter.
Each season, skin care specialists and well known manufacturers introduce new and potentially better skin care products to fight the damaging forces of c...
The pleasure of gelato
You don't have to travel to Italy to taste the authentic gelato. I got addicted to Italian style ice cream - galato - during my studies in Italy. The most delicious gelato was in Siena at the Nannini cafe. Smooth and flavourful coppa was enough to get me through every day in Italian style. It is a very well known Italian producer of dolci ...
Icelandic secret...power in every spoonful
There is a "yoghurt" that is naturally fat free, smooth and thick, and full of flavour; a "yoghurt" that contains less sugar, delivers great taste, more protein and calcium. The secret - Icelandic non-fat dairy tradition that taste like yoghurt, but it is not called a yoghurt in Iceland.
There are two remarkable Icelandic style yoghurts, and both deliver top nutritional valu...
Thanksgiving dessert - Pumpkin Pie
This year, I am in charge of desserts for Thanksgiving. I love to cook, but when it comes to baking, I fail at each attempt. I went around the city to taste several traditional Thanksgiving cakes and pies. It was a delicious experience, and in the end I found the most delicious pumpkin pies.
Grandaisy Bakery on ...
Thank You Nadeem!
There is a reason that I created the New York Experience category in my blog. I want to share my wonderful experience with New Yorkers... millions of faces, one purpose...being kind to each other.
I was inspired to write this article by one man. His name is Nadeem and he is a taxi driver in New York City.
It was the 13th of November, and I had just l...
Perfect Nutritional Bar
The choice and variety of nutritional bars is overwhelming and every day there is a new bar that promises to suppress cravings, replace meals, or provide super foods to help our digestion, provide increased energy, or generally improve our well being
In recent months, I conducted research for perfect bars that are naturally beneficial, that are not another candy bar that a...
The haircut that works
How many times did you get a haircut that looked perfect when you left the salon, and the next day you faced a disaster? I faced this dilemma many times, but few years ago I met Adel.
Adel is a handsome, charming and extremely talented hairdresser. He has the skills that you are either born with or not, skills that cannot be taught or acquired. It is in his blood. His tale...
Tonique Lifestyle
I am thrilled to welcome you to my blog, where I will share with you the best life offers. I am in constant search for experiences and things that will improve one's lifestyle; whether they relate to health, fitness, dining, art, entertainment or any other of the many things that enrich life. My blog will not focus on negative things in life. It is not about criticizing or condemning others. My...
Fall menu is about the richness in flavours
The fall menu welcomes New York restaurants...especially at Gramercy Tavern where the menu is full of squashes, mushrooms, hearty soups and pastas, and the smell of thyme, tarragon, sage and other wonderful herbs that make you salivate. It is one of my favourite times of the year for dining out. The food is rich, comfortable and full of ...
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