Month: March 2016

Roping the Cowboy ~ 99 cents during March!

/ Dora Hiers

99 Cent Sale

Can an ambitious oil executive rope a wounded cowboy’s heart?

Rancher Fargo Kester doesn’t appreciate Darby’s repeated attempts to persuade him to allow an oil drilling rig on their property, but that doesn’t stop him from speculating on her other…qualities.

Sweet romance that sizzles! Kester Ranch Cowboys series…cowboys, kids and kisses on a Texas ranch.

Environmental Engineer Darby Brewster needs Kester Ranch to gain the coveted position of Vice President of Brewster Oil, and her father’s approval. She’s worked hard to get where she is, and she refuses to allow a cowboy, as good looking as he is, or the cute boy that comes with him, to derail her climb up the corporate ladder. But a woman could dream about having it all, couldn’t she?

Rancher Fargo Kester doesn’t appreciate Darby’s repeated attempts to persuade his family to allow an oil drilling rig on their property, but that doesn’t stop him from speculating on her other…qualities. Like how much his son adores her, or how well she blends into life on the ranch. He doesn’t have time for romance, though, not since his dad died three months ago leaving him responsible for his family’s livelihood. Nor the inclination. Jayce’s mother destroyed all trace of hope for that.

Can Fargo convince Darby that the ranch needs her more than a rusty old drill? That he needs her? Could she embrace a quiet life on the ranch and fuse her love for the cowboy with the career of her dreams?

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Excited about Eating by Ernie Hiers

/ Dora Hiers / 6 Comments

This edition of Excited about Eating takes us to Yama Izakaya, a Japanese tavern in the Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte on a rare dinner review. This small and trendy restaurant is tucked into a shopping center, so parking is not a problem. 

Ample parking
Cool vibe
They offer a variety of small plates, specialty dishes, and the main dish that called us, ramen. After our first experience with ramen in DC, we planned to share, so we started with a couple small plates. First up was the Gyoza, pan-fried pork dumplings. Soft on the outside, tender and full of favor on the inside, and served with a Japanese dipping sauce that would have been great on anything. Dora here. Light, delicate, delicious!
Gyoza, pork dumplings. Light, delicate, delicious!
We also tried the Fried Chicken Wings. They appeared to be like typical chicken wings until I took the first bite. The waiter told us they were seasoned with a Korean chili spice. Whatever it was, they definitely had a unique favor and were crispy and juicy.  Dora here. I wish I was a fan of chicken wings because they always smell delicious! I gave these a try, but they didn’t tempt me with a second bite. 

Fried Chicken Wings

Now if you have never tasted ramen, you are missing out. Ramen is an Asian-style soup with noodles, and we chose the Miso Ramen. Marinated Braised Pork Belly (chashu), seaweed (nori), sesame seeds, scallions, bamboo shoots (menma), seasoned egg (sometimes called a Ramen egg), corn, and colorful fish cakes. The ramen was very good and the taste of the pork and seafood rose above everything else. 
Miso Ramen. Huge portions! Plan to share.
Dora here. Don’t let all the names scare you. It’s just a soup with some deliciously flavorful elements. Tasty, warm, and a wonderful go-to comfort food in winter. This photo really doesn’t do the serving size justice. It’s a HUGE bowl! We ordered extra toppings in DC, but forgot to do that this time. If you plan to share, adding extra toppings might make it a bit beefier, er…porkier. 🙂 Oh, and the restaurant rates this “spicy.” Maybe a little kick but definitely not a forehead slicker. Go for it!

Our server might’ve scored higher if he didn’t keep pushing the Sake and spoke a little slower for us hearing-challenged folks. And the music? Hoping that same constant beat changes before our next visit. 🙂

What about you? Have you tried ramen or pork dumplings? Do the pics look yummy? Would you give it a go after reading this review?

We rate this restaurant 4 forks out of 5 for a family friendly restaurant serving great food.

Yama Izakaya Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Tomorrow’s Forecast: Clear Sky!

/ Dora Hiers / 2 Comments

“Sometimes ugly descends on us like a dark, ominous cloud, doesn’t it?”

Ever feel like that? Maybe even now? Come find encouragement in my story, TOMORROW’S FORECAST: CLEAR SKY! on page 36 of March’s edition of SIBYL Magazine: For the Spirit and Soul of Woman. But you’ll also want to check out all the other awesome articles in this month’s magazine, written by women willing to expose their souls and share their personal journeys.

March 2016 Sibyl Magazine

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