Lunch at Broad Street Market: LoveDraft’s Express

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

The Broad Street Market, how do I love thee, let me count the ways. Harrisburg has one of the best farmers market/food joints/local grub scenes in Pennsylvania. Specifically in this post we’re talking about LoveDraft’s Express. It’s a burger joint specializing in “smash burgers”. One word, fantastic! On this trip I had the so called … Continue reading →

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Random thoughts: Harrisburg the Capital of the Commonwealth of PA

Posted on June 15, 2023 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Random thought: I always thought that Pittsburgh was the Capital of Pennsylvania. I only recently learned that after moving to Harrisburg almost ten years ago. Just like many of us that think NYC is the capital of New York (it’s not it’s Albany). Or like Las Vegas is the capital of Nevada (it’s not it’s … Continue reading →

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Review: Elite Gear BJJ Gear

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

So I love martial arts, I love martial arts movies and martial arts gear. I’ve been doing martial arts for 16+ years now. I am currently a second degree Judo black belt and also a black belt in Jui Jitsu so I’ve taken my fair share of beating, but I have given even more! Lol. … Continue reading →

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Do you know your beers?

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Have you ever started a conversation about the different kinds of beers and only remembering “aaaah lager, aaaah ales , aaaah IPA, I forget the rest…” So I thought, “time to make a list of beers”. Just like anyone and anything, I don’t know them all but, this is my shot based on my experience. … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Benefits of Coffee

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Angel Mercado • 4 Comments

Coffee is actually very healthy “Drink”. Coffee is loaded with nutrients that can improve your health. Primarily the antioxidants which help reduce free radicals in your blood stream. Also, who doesn’t like a “hot cup of JOE?” Studies have shown that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases. Here are the Top … Continue reading →

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Do some Squats

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Angel Mercado • 1 Comment

Do some Squats. Beginners 2 set of 20 squats. Intermediate 4 set of 25 squats. Expert as many as you want Squats are great! Squats activate multiple muscle groups. Glutes, hamstring, quads, back muscles and core muscles. The endorphins produced after doing a couple of sets of squats will perk you right up. You’ll be happy how good … Continue reading →

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Do some Jumping Jacks.

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Feeling down, “Do some Jumping Jacks.” Feeling sluggish, “Do some Jumping Jacks.” Feeling happy and healthy, “Do some Jumping Jacks.” We’ve all done jumping jacks in grade school. If not, what planet are you from?! This is just a reminder to do them. None the less, you should add these to your day! Get the blood … Continue reading →

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Lobster Joint in Greenpoint

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Lobster Joint in Greenpoint #foodporn ,random: Sliders (Lobster, Crab Cake & Fried Oyster) #beer : Lobster Ale Lobster Ale: Brewed By: Belfast Bay Brewing Company Style: American Amber Red Ale 13.11 OG | 5.0% ABV APPEARANCE 3/5 AROMA 5/10 PALATE 3/5 TASTE 7/10 OVERALL 18/30 Now go train. As Always, Workout, Drink be Merry. Continue reading →

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Oktoberfest 2014- Sly Fox Beer

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Angel Mercado • 1 Comment

It’s that time of year. Where brewer battle for their share of the Oktoberfest beer market. It’s my favorite time of year because we get to celebrate a wedding that happened my years ago, that we still commemorate the shin-dig by pouring tall glasses of Bavarian style beer!!! I also actively look for the different … Continue reading →

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Khyar bi Laban (Cucumber Yogurt Salad)

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Angel Mercado • Leave a comment

Khyar bi laban is a cucumber salad with yogurt. It is a vegetarian favorite. This recipe is perfect if you want to avoid meat for a while. Serve cold, and it is a super refreshing summer snack. It also makes a great side to any meat dish or eaten as an appetizer. I tried this … Continue reading →