Archive for October, 2009

Update on Hugo’s MCT…Good News!

// October 19th, 2009 // 1 Comment » // Doggie Mayhem, Pets

hugo2As some of you know, our dog Hugo was diagnosed with a Mast Cell Tumor back in April. Since his initial diagnosis and surgery, the MCT returned. He has been on chemo since September with three more treatments to go and is doing well. We had a scare a few weeks ago when his liver count increased pretty significantly.

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There’s Nothing Fishy About Yamafuji

// October 15th, 2009 // No Comments » // Foodie Talk, Front Royal, Interviews

Incredible sushi boat at Yamafuji

Incredible sushi boat at Yamafuji

I have to admit that when I heard about Yamafuji, I thought, “Sushi? In Front Royal? Um…no way.” But, Yamafuji has made quite a name for itself in the hearts and taste buds of the folks of Front Royal and the surrounding areas. After reading a few reviews on the new Japanese restaurant and setting my skepticism aside, my husband, my friend Bob from Miami and I headed over for dinner.

Our friend, Bob, is an avid traveler, a connoisseur of fine foods and only eats fish. He’s eaten at sushi joints across the country. So if anyone was going to have a “beef” with Yamafuji, it would be him. Well, all I can say is WOW. Yamafuji was just what we were looking for.

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