When selecting a wine with dinner, consider the following: Food pairing Choose a wine that complements the flavors in your meal. For example, a rich red wine pairs well with red meat, while a light white wine pairs well with seafood. Body Consider the body of the wine, which can...
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Going Away with Friends? How to Make it a Successful Trip
You spend a few hours going out to dinner with friends. Or, you may spend time going to a concert. But going out of town is a totally different story. It could be a blast or it could end up where you are no longer friends. Here are some tips...
The Silent Count by E. A. Smiroldo
Climate change is a hot-button topic, which is what makes our next guest so interesting! In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with E. A. Smiroldo, author of The Silent Count - a cli-fi (climate-change fiction) thriller. About E.A. Smiroldo E. A. Smiroldo is a novelist, musician,...
Seven Tips on Selecting New Glasses
I went to the Aquatic Center with my black Thierry Lasry glasses. After taking them off and putting them in my pocket, I went over to one of the lanes at the pool and started the swim. When I was finished, I grabbed my stuff and headed to the locker...
A Funny Thing Happened At Enterprise Rent-A-Car
After my second accident, I had to get my car fixed at a collision place in Freeport, Long Island. Since I would be without a car, my insurance company told me that they would rent a car for me. They reached out to Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Bellmore and secured an...
Fixing Your Feet with John Vonhof
Athletes often overlook their feet when training for races. Why is that and what problems can it lead to? Contrary to what many athletes say, you don’t have to suffer from blisters, hurting toenails, and other feet problems that cause you to limp across the finish line. Are hurting feet...
Seven Tips on Getting Through the Airport Quickly
I've been traveling so much that I feel like I'm an expert now at getting through the airport quickly. Here are some tips: Tip #1 Don't wear a belt or have anything in your pockets. If you have to wear a belt, make sure to take it off as you...
Won’t You Be My Valentine?
I love Valentine's Day because, for me, it's a day to wear red and tell my family and friends how much they mean to me. But there are so many out there without a Valentine. This holiday becomes really difficult for them and for that, this blog post is dedicated...
Escape the Meatrix with Stuart Waldner
Do you ever wonder how the food on your plate impacts your health and the health of our planet? In this episode of Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Stuart Waldner, an activist and an author who invites readers to take the ‘red pill’ as they Escape the Meatrix....
Eddie Izzard in Great Expectations
I have seen Eddie Izzard once before in a one-person comedy act. I've also seen her on the TV show, The Riches and have been a big fan from afar as she completed 27 marathons in 27 days in honor of Nelson Mandela. Then last year, she ran 32 marathons...