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Dr Dalton Dog Treats
Dr. Dalton’s Premium Dog Treats (www.drdaltons.com) are made from the high-quality, low-fat meat that dogs love. Good meat, loaded with healthy protein, is an essential part of your dog’s nutrition regimen; many dogs that suffer from overweight, itchy, flaky skin, coarse and brittle coats or low energy are lacking meat in their diet.
When you offer your pet Dr. Dalton’s Premium Treats, you can feel good knowing that they are made from that one health-essential ingredient for canines: high-quality natural beef, chicken, or pork. They contain no additives such as sugar, salt, coloring, flavoring, sweeteners, gluten, grain, chemicals or preservatives. Produced entirely in the U.S., under strict manufacturing standards, Dr. Dalton’s Premium Treats have the crunch that dogs enjoy and are sized perfectly for a between-meal or training snack.
Dr. Susan Dalton, founder and creator of Dr. Dalton’s Premium treats, has spent years saving and retraining aggressive, frightened and traumatized dogs using positive reinforcement methods. When she couldn’t find the high-quality treats she needed for working with her dogs, she decided to make them. Now all dogs can benefit from this quality snack.
Ever since Jacob’s kidney injury back in January, I have been extra careful with what he gets. He loves the Meat Medley treats and I know the are great for him because they contain only high quality proteins and no weird additives!
About Dr. Susan Dalton and Dr. Daltons Premium Treats
Dr. Susan Dalton grew up surrounded by animals of all kinds – dogs, cats, chickens, snakes, and even salt water fish. After receiving her Ph.D., she worked with troubled adolescents, and served as both a university professor, and researcher.
Dr. Dalton began training dogs after adopting Cassie, a 10-week old Border Collie who had been rescued from under a car. Cassie was traumatized; fearful and aggressive. When Dr. Dalton consulted various ‘experts’ on how to best rehabilitate Cassie, all of the trainers she spoke with labeled the pup unworkable – a hopeless case.
Susan began reading everything she could about dog training, and personally developed a highly effective dog training program based on positive reinforcement. Using this philosophy, she founded the California School for Dogs Inc. in 2009. Since then, Dr. Dalton has trained hundreds of dogs – specializing in frightened, aggressive and traumatized animals.
With healthy treats a cornerstone of her training program, Dr. Dalton wasn’t satisfied with the dog treat options available to her. She started making her own treats in 2012, using clean and simple ingredients like chicken, beef and pork. It was her clients who convinced her to make her treats available for purchase. Since then, Dr. Dalton has mastered the creation of a dog treat that is both healthy and doggy-delicious.
All of Dr. Dalton’s Premium Pet treats are sourced, produced, and packaged in the USA They can be purchased at www.DrDaltons.com and come in three flavors – Simply Beef, Simply Chicken and Meat Medley (made from beef, chicken and pork).
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Contest is open until May 3rd
Win some big prizes!
The grand price package is valued over $700.. Ooh la la
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Jonathan Adler Warehouse Sale: April 29th and 30th
It’s that time again – the annual Jonathan Adler warehouse sale. Now’s the time to add Jonathan’s signature Modern American Glamour to your home, all at prices up to 70% off retail.
Who: Jonathan AdlerWhat: Annual Warehouse SaleWhere: Jonathan Adler Warehouse885 East 138th Street (NE corner of 138th and Walnut Avenue)Bronx, NY 10454– Take the 6 towards Parkchester to the Cypress Avenue stop, walk east on 138th Street to Walnut AvenueWhen:Friday, April 29th 9AM-5PMSaturday, April 30th 9AM-5PMWhy:Savings up to 70% off retail on hundreds of items – furniture, lighting, decorative accessories, bedding, rugs, and more.
Limited on-street parking is available.Delivery is available on-site for a separate charge.Cash and all major credit cards accepted. -
Sip On Spring ‘Beer Cocktails’ from Peroni Nastro Azzurro
With Spring upon us, I’m excited to share some delicious Peroni infused cocktails to celebrate the season. Shawn Shepherd, mixologist at Palihouse West Hollywood, has put together the below – perfect for those looking for a refreshing drink that still incorporates the desired beer taste.
Pictured from left to right: The Amaro Al Fresco, The Capri Meets Manhattan,
The Gold Rush
Below: The Capri Meets Manhattan
THE GOLD RUSH
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
2 Figs
½ oz. Honey Syrup
½ oz. Lemon Juice
Dash of Walnut Bitters
Lemon Peel
In a cocktail shaker, muddle Figs with Honey Syrup, add Lemon Juice and ice and shake vigorously. Fill tall glass with new ice and add Peroni gently, add 3 drops Walnut Bitters (or Angostura), garnish with lemon peel.
AMARO AL FRESCO
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
1 oz. Aperol
¼ oz. Fernet Branca
½ oz. Dry Vermouth
Orange Peel
In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients with ice except Peroni and shake vigorously. Fill tall glass with new ice and add Peroni gently, strain ingredients over Peroni gently and garnish with orange peel.
CAPRI MEETS MANHATTAN
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
½ oz. Sweet Vermouth
Bar Spoon Cynar
Bar Spoon Balsamic Reduction
2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Luxardo Cherry
In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients with ice except Peroni and shake vigorously. Strain ingredients into a chilled cocktailglass and top with Peroni gently, garnish with Luxardo Cherry.
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Brooklyn Itinerary: Cherry Blossoms and Prospect Heights
Each spring, the 220 cherry trees at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are in full bloom, and to celebrate, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden will host a weekend-long Cherry Blossom Festival, known in Japanese as Sakura Matsuri, from April 30 – May 1.
This is the perfect time to explore the charming Prospect Heights and endless number of diverse activities and attractions that this popular Brooklyn neighborhood has to offer. Don’t miss the local charm found in the neighborhood’s historic brownstone architecture, mom-and-pop shops and thriving restaurant and bar scene. Marvel at the design of the memorial arch in Grand Army Plaza, and stroll through Prospect Park, the 526-acre greenspace bracketing the neighborhood. See below for itinerary suggestions, additional imagery can be downloaded using the following link: https://we.tl/2E8ImH60Mj, and an insider’s guide to Prospect Heights is available on YouTube: http://bit.ly/1S8tSWS.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Hanami: Cherry Blossom Viewing – Cherry-blossom viewing, known as hanami, is a centuries-old Japanese custom, a springtime occasion for merriment and the contemplation of life’s beauty and transience. Visitors and locals can partake in this tradition at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, home to scores of flowering varieties for public enjoyment. Guided tours focusing on the blooms are held on Wednesdays during the April viewing season, and the more-frequent garden highlights tours touch upon them as well (bbg.org/cherries).
35th Anniversary Sakura Matsuri – From April 30 to May 1, Brooklyn Botanic Garden hosts the weekend-long Cherry Blossom Festival, known in Japanese as Sakura Matsuri. During the festival, which is celebrating its 35th year at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, visitors can enjoy an array of events and activities celebrating Japanese culture, including J-pop concerts, traditional Japanese music and dance, taiko drumming, martial arts, bonsai-pruning workshops, tea ceremonies and manga art (bbg.org/sakura_matsuri).
Culture & EntertainmentBarclays Center – The 18,000 seat Barclays Center is home to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and, most recently, the NHL’s New York Islanders. The venue is also host to boxing, circuses, family shows and concerts, including Florence and the Machine (June 14), and Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas (July 8) this summer (barclayscenter.com).
Brooklyn Museum –Brooklyn Museum possesses an extensive permanent collection of ancient Egyptian masterpieces, African art, European painting, decorative arts, period rooms, and contemporary art, in addition to rotating cutting-edge exhibitions and programs (www.brooklynmuseum.org). Current exhibitions on display at the museum include:- This Place – This Place explores the complexity of Israel and the West Bank, as place and metaphor, through the eyes of twelve internationally acclaimed photographers (through June 5, 2016).
- Agitprop! – Agitprop! connects contemporary art devoted to social change with historic moments in creative activism, highlighting activities that seek to motivate broad and diverse publics (throughAugust 7, 2016).
- Stephen Powers: Coney Island Is Still Dreamland (To a Seagull) – This site-specific installation recalls the birth of new public art in Coney Island, and the emergence of a uniquely American and wholly “Coney Island” style of painting.
Brooklyn Public Library – Visitors can take in the stunning architecture of the Brooklyn Public Library and enjoy its collection of 1.5 million books and magazines (bklynlibrary.org).
Prospect Park – Go horse-back riding or ride the carousel, visit the Prospect Park Zoo, walk through the breathtaking Long Meadow, and ice skate at LeFrak recreation center. Attend the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival at the Prospect Park Bandshell, New York’s longest-running, free outdoor performing arts festival featuring live music (prospectpark.org).
Dining
Ample Hills– Offering creative flavors such as Snap, Mallow, Pop (marshmallow ice cream with buttery Rice Krispies clusters) and The Raw Deal (vanilla ice cream with chocolate flakes and homemade brown butter chocolate cookie dough), Ample Hills is a great spot to take the kids, in addition to anyone with a sweet tooth (amplehills.com).
El Atoradero– a Poblano Mexican joint that originally operated in the Bronx, El Atoradero features homemade Mexican eats and outdoor seating, ideal for the warm spring weather (elatoraderobrooklyn.com).
Chuko Ramen– Chuko Ramen serves up ramen and Japanese inspired dishes with unexpected ingredients and flavor combinations (barchuko.com/chuko-ramen).The Islands– The Islands gives visitors a taste of the Caribbean with savory jerk chicken and calypso shrimp (zomato.com/the-islands).
Tom’s Restaurant– A family owned and operated diner known for its pancakes, egg creams and key lime rickeys, Tom’s Restaurant is an iconic diner in New York City’s restaurant scene (tomsrestaurant.net).
The Vanderbilt– A seasonal American gastropub with an intimate and stylish setting, The Vanderbilt serves everything from eggplant lasagna to grilled pork chops (thevanderbiltnyc.com).
Nightlife
Tooker Alley– Serving up classic and modern cocktails, Tooker Alley is a speakeasy that gets its name from the location of Chicago’s famed Dil Pickle Club (tookeralley.com).
Weather Up– The old-fashioned cocktail bar and popular local hot-spot is the perfect place to relax with a high-end drink (weatherupnyc.com).
Shopping
O.N.A. – The trendy woman’s boutique features bold, modern clothing and accessories from local designers (onanyc.com).
1 of a Find Vintage– Don’t leave Brooklyn without purchasing some vintage items, whether it’s clothing or home goods (1ofafindnyc.com).
Empire Mayonnaise– For unique souvenirs from the neighborhood and a taste of Brooklyn’s artisan culture, Empire Mayonnaise sells a wide variety of mayonnaise flavors including Bacon, Roasted Garlic, Sriracha and White Truffle (empiremayo.com).Unnameable Books – For the book worms, Unnameable Books sells new and used books and also hosts events including talks, book launches and readings (facebook.com/unnameable).
Transportation
Prospect Heights borders main streets Atlantic Avenue, Eastern Parkway and Flatbush Avenue. It is a quick ten minute subway ride from Lower Manhattan and less than a half hour from Midtown. The 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, N, Q, and R trains all stop in the neighborhood, as do public buses, making for a smooth and seamless commute from no matter which borough one is staying.
Additional information is available on www.nycgo.com.
