Introducing CHIGO….Farm To Wok To Go!!!!

CHIGO makes its mark on the regional take-out/delivery foodservice model, offering its popular fresh, local, and organic Chinese cuisine to over 20 towns throughout lower Westchester and Fairfield Counties, including Greenwich, Bedford, Rye, and Dobbs Ferry.  The CHIGO concept is created by the same team that brought real Chinese cuisine into the area in the form of China WhiteWUJI, and LuLu restaurants originally introduced in Greenwich, CT and Rye and Scarsdale, NY.
 
CHIGO’s authentic, and highly researched recipes utilize traditional preparations and incorporate only organic, hormone-free chicken, pasture-raised pork, grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, cage-free chicken eggs, Chinatown noodles, and organic vegetables. The food is as pure and natural as it can get, ensuring no MSG and high-fat fallout. Instead, CHIGO presents a more vibrant and fresh approach to Chinese cuisine for how people are eating today.

Favorites include; organic Heritage pork spare ribs with honey-plum glaze; spicy beef bao buns with crispy onion and wasabi mayonnaise; lo mein noodles stir-fried with vegetables and sesame ginger sauce; Cantonese roast chicken with crispy garlic and shallots; spicy fried rice topped with a soft egg; ginger and scallion wok lobster; and classic Peking duck served with green onion, cucumber, hoisin sauce, and pancakes.

OPEN EVERYDAY 5PM-10PM 
Download the CHIGO App: CHIGO Chinese
Website: www.eatchigo.com
Place your order for pick-up/delivery: (914) 495-3323
Pick-up: 58 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, New York 10532
UberEATS is available too!

Dealing With Cancer…How To Proceed

Many cancer symptoms mimic the symptoms of other diseases, so it is easy for anyone to be misled. All doctors agree on one thing though: Get to know your body and if you notice any unusual pain or change that gets worse, see your doctor. If you have already had a diagnosis then you may want to spread further awareness to other women. Here are some signs you should not ignore.

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Bleeding after menopause

It is not uncommon for some women to have some bleeding after menopause. But if menstrual bleeding starts suddenly and persists, then it could be a warning sign of uterine cancer. The good news is that women diagnosed with stage 1 uterine cancer and while the cancer had not metastasized had a five-year survival rate of up to 88%.

Breast discoloration, or other changes 

Women usually panic when they grab something in their breast. However, any change in the breast can be a symptom of cancer. If you notice that the skin of the breast changes color, gets a deeper red or pink, then you should consult your doctor, says Rich Wender of the American Cancer Society. “Not all signs are necessarily cancer but that is why women are slow to seek help because they hope it is nothing.”

Stomach pain or nausea 

Stomach aches are so common that it rarely means that one of them is a sign of cancer. 

But if you notice persistent stomach cramps or suddenly feel nauseous all the time and have no signs of improvement, then consult a doctor. It can be a simple ulcer, but it could also be a symptom of leukemia or cancer of the esophagus, liver, pancreas or colon. 

Frequent fevers or infections 

If you are healthy, but notice that you often get sick often, or have a fever often, this could be an early symptom of leukemia. In any case, a fever that does not go away for days must be examined where it comes from and treated. Do not put any of the symptoms down to poor mental health

Difficulty swallowing

A sore throat can cause difficulty swallowing, but if you notice that it persists for a few weeks and gets worse, see your doctor. This is a common sign of stomach cancer and can also be an early sign of lung cancer. 

Types of treatments you may encounter 

Depending on the type of cancer you have, you may have some treatment choices, aside from chemotherapy and radiation as well as surgery, there are some other options. Proton cancer treatment has been used for many years and can be a preferred choice – you should look into its benefits and how it could help. Immunotherapy is also another option. Immunotherapy stimulates the patient’s immune system and teaches it to target and attack cancer cells. This is achieved by immunostimulating the patient’s body with agents that act in various ways, such as e.g. vaccines that train the body to recognize cancer cells and destroy them. Our body’s immune system functions as a monitoring system to protect against what it perceives as foreign substances. For example, when our immune system detects harmful bacteria or a virus in our body, it reacts by producing specific proteins (antibodies) that attack and destroy the invaders. Our immune system also treats cancer cells as foreign invaders, but due to some system failure it often does not recognize the cancer cells. For years, researchers have been looking for ways to improve the body’s natural defense response to cancer cells. 

Designer Lotte Meister at The Collective

My talented friend Lotte is not only an incredible stager, she has a booth at The Collective in Stamford filled with exceptional vintage and antique treasures. From tabletop items to unique furniture and jaw dropping artwork, Lotte is the expert and curates it all. I follow Lotte on INSTAGRAM where she posts all of her latest finds. She is holding a fabulous home design sale shortly and the only way to get on the list is to follow her on INSTAGRAM. I have seen a sneak peak and you are not going to want to miss it….In the meanwhile, lets take a tour of Lotte’s booth…

I love the clean lines of this lantern and the light wood color…I could see it by a fireplace or on any patio….

Some of the Vintage objects that are averrable in the Booth…

I fell in love with these cane vintage glasses and the cabbage nut dish….that bamboo tray is not bad either!!!!

How chic is that console…I wish I had a place for it!

And Example of some of the beautiful artwork..this one happens to be by local Rye artist Caroline O”Callahan! Oh and those tall white vases would look sooo good on my mantle!!!

I am dying over these tiger hair calf pillows…

This entire vignette is perfection…I love everything…

More fabulous accessories….the cane shelved table is so gorgeous..you have to see it in person…

I have that exact vintage buddha head and I use it as a cocktail napkin weight on my bar cart!!

I am so mad I did not take that vintage cheese tray home with me…but also how perfect would that vintage compote with shells be in a beach house???

The cutest basket bag….Love the shape.

Its hard for me to pass up anything leopard..I can def see this in an entry way

If you are like me and are missing NYC sooo much right now these chic vintage glasses are for you….

A great smaller painting for a gallery wall….

These botanical prints really would look great anywhere..the frames are sooo good…

There were tons of milk glass…That scalloped compote is soo pretty…I can see Halloween candy in it right now…

Look at these mother of pearl utensils….simply gorgeous…

This is one of my favorite prices..it is a pagoda appetizer plate in a basket weave print…I would use it all the time…

And lastly these alabaster lamps would be perfect in a bedroom…sooo pretty…

Trvl Design

Another local company that I am OBSESSED with is Trvl Design. They make the most wonderful travel, makeup, and storage bags. I have them all over my house. I store jewelry, toiletries, hair products, almost everything in mine….The prints are soooo cute and the quality is beyond. And they look adorable in my drawers and on my shelves. The packing cubes are not only great for when you travel but also to store off-season clothing. They fit perfectly in a suitcase or road trip duffle. The shapes and sizes are really clever too. Oh, and they make fabulous gifts…Right now for their 1 year Birthday, Trvl is offering NS Lifestyle readers a 20% discount on every purchase now through August 7th. Use the code HAPPY1 at checkout on their WEBSITE. Here are some of my favorite styles,

Amazon Monthly Best Sellers

I cannot believe that today is August 4th…I feel like this is the slowest/quickest summer of my life, if that makes any sense..I loved seeing the Amazon best sellers for the Month of July. I was impressed that there were so many items for the home and kitchen. I guess that says a lot about where we all are at this point this year!!!! There are so many things on this list that I want for myself…all of them are very clever and even might I add PRACTICAL!!!!! Happy Shopping!!!

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For us slow am coffee drinkers, this mug keeps your coffee warm for hours!!!!!

This bamboo flatware is so beautiful…

This lucite tray was a best seller over the holidays and was again last month… it’s so great for outdoor entertaining…

Don’t complain about headaches, face and eye puffiness, or redness anymore…we’ve got you covered..

This chopper is a miracle in the kitchen….I cannot wait to get one..

This laundry wash get rave reviews. The fragrance is suppose to be incredible..

This snap-on colander is another kitchen miracle…It works amazingly and takes up almost no room for storage…

Is your goal to get more organized…try this planner…

This case is fabulous for storing all of your nail polishes…

Are you looking for some cute coffee cups..these are my favorite…

I love the idea of this bag sealer….I could use this in my pantry….

For three months in a row, this self-tanning water has been the number one bestseller….

For two months in a row, this mission gaiter was a best seller…

Wegmans’ Is Here…..

The wait is over….Wegman’s is opening in Harrison in 2 Days!!!! The doors will open on Wednesday, August 5th at 9:00. I just got back from a tour of the new store and you are going to LOVE it…It is 121,000 square feet with every isle offering “choice, quality and value”. Wegmans is committed to bringing items, with their brand name, that are either organic or food that you feel good about meaning, no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. The store is full of plenty of “EZ Meals”; ones that will help you bring home, delicious and healthy food choices when you are short on time. And lastly Wegmans’ is a trusted partner with over 400 local family farms to bring you the freshest and best quality ingredients. The Wegmans team wants every shopping experience to be a genuine pleasure for its customers.

Here is a note on the store’s safety procedures during these challenging times:

To ensure a safe environment for all our employees and customers, we’re committed to going above and beyond what is required. We have enhanced our sanitation of high-contact touchpoints and increased the frequency of our everyday sanitation practices. Hand sanitizer stations are available throughout the store and our cashiers are asked to sanitize their workspace and hands regularly. Plexiglas® shields are also installed at all our registers and will be installed in additional areas, as well. We encourage all customers and employees to be respectful of social distancing guidelines. To help, we’ve placed visual indicators at our registers and throughout the store.

Here is a sneak peak of the new store:

I was so impressed with all the produce choices…

Look at all the chopped Veggies….

And bagged Veggies…….

Fabulous lettuces…..

Everyone told me about the amazing prepared foods…they were still setting up but OMG>>>>Look at these yummy salads…and there were tons and tons….

All types of cooked chicken, fried, baked, BBQ……

And entire section of Asian entrees….

Italian..including a Pizza oven….

The Bakery smelled so good..they were making the cutest mini tiered wedding looking cakes, unfortunately, they put them in the kitchen for packaging when I went back to take a photo..you have to check them out!!!!

I loved that there were cooking gadgets available all around the store…this is going to be dangerous!!!

The Cheese and Charcuterie section was BEYOND……..I cannot wait to go back and sample somethings!!!!!

LOVED this section….

This photo does not do the isles justice but everything was arranged so perfectly and neatly….it must have taken HOURS!!!

There is a massive section devoted to all types of craft beers including ones esp from NY State!!! I see a beer tasting in my husband’s future!!!!

No shortage of cleaning supplies here…

There was another section devoted to home decor and table top/cooking products. I was told it changes for the season…OMG!!! I cannot wait..Right up my ally!!!!!

These mixing bowls were dreamy…I am going back just for this set…..

The Bambu bamboo plates have been a favorite of mine for years..I am obsessed!!!!

Back to the food….OMG!! These ice cream sandwiches….

There is a Burger Bar at one end of the store and I hear it is delicious…..and a great dinner spot..

The seating area was clean and well spaced…its a great meeting place and place to get some work done…

Very smart….they skip every other table for distant seating…

Here is the coffee bar…..

Who wants to meet me for a Lavender Latte?

Stephanie Hoover…LOOK at these flowers…..OMG!! I can see your incredible arrangements now……Cannot wait for the videos…check them out at @stephanie_asher

And these were only $4

Safety measures in action…