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Spotlight on Kecia McCullough
Kecia McCullough, a lifelong Rochesterian, is passionate about bringing people together. Kecia did just that in 2016 when she created the Rochester chapter of Black Girls Do Bike. The local group is part of a national initiative to create a comfortable space for new and seasoned female cyclists. Members of Black Girls Do Bike organize…Read More »
Hidden Gem: Kershaw Park Beach
As a born and bred New Englander, I’m definitely an “ocean beach” snob. Give me waves and salty air over, well, a sometimes questionable lake beach experience. I thought my first trek to a Rochester-area lake had traumatized me for life. I don’t know if it was the green lake sludge or putrid lake smell…Read More »
Sirloin with Cauliflower Fried Rice and Veggies
Is your mouth watering yet? Mine is basically Niagara Falls at this point… Adapted from http://www.skinnytaste.com/cauliflower-fried-rice/ Print Recipe Sirloin with Cauliflower Fried Rice and Veggies Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 20 minutes Servings people Ingredients Cauliflower Fried Rice 1 head cauliflower1 tbsp sesame oil3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium Top Cut Sirloin 2 lbs…Read More »
Honey Ginger Chicken & Garlic Zoodles
The wonderful thing about veggie noodles is they grill up nicely on a flat surface. The moisture inside the vegetable helps create that nice noodle-like texture and behavior.
10 Reasons to Join That Wellness Program
Nurcan Sarbudak and Margaret Michailidis are busy, working moms. It took them a while to find the time to focus on their health How did they do it? They joined the wellness program offered by their employer, ESL Federal Credit Union in Rochester, N.Y. “Our lives are so busy,” said Deena Rodriguez, wellness coordinator at…Read More »
A Big Brother Aims to Make the Rochester Tour de Cure the #1 Ride in the U.S.
Chris Gorecki is about to tackle his seventh straight Tour de Cure. He doesn’t participate in the diabetes fundraiser because he’s an outdoor cyclist. In fact, he usually has to rent a road bike for the event. Chris rides because his younger brother battles Type 1 diabetes. He rides for his brother’s kids (ages 6,…Read More »
Hidden Gems: Grimes Glen
My husband and I recently ditched the kids with a sitter, fled south down Canandaigua Lake and landed in picturesque Naples, N.Y. Our destination was Grimes Glen, a Finger Lakes gorge that boasts two, 60-foot waterfalls and a 1-mile walk past 200-foot shale bluffs and giant hemlock trees. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Tip #1…Read More »
50 Small Changes for a Healthier Life
I’m obsessed with my popcorn popper. My hot-air wonder has been popping healthy treats since before I met my hubby and had kids – even before I got the now-elderly feline. You come to my house, I serve you popcorn. You invite me to your house, I come with popcorn. My friends mock me for…Read More »
Pregnant Moms Take Note: Sooner Isn’t Better
Reaching the 37th week of pregnancy with both of my boys felt like a big milestone. After heaving my bloated, pregnant self around for way too long, my baby boy was finally “full-term,” or fully developed. It wouldn’t matter if he was delivered now, I mistakenly thought, or on my due date in a few…Read More »
Stealthy Zucchini Meatballs
Place the meatballs in a crock-pot and have them cook all day while you’re at work. I’ve never been the most “exact” chef, so please note that these measurements are estimates. I love adding in a little zucchini to fool my kids into eating more veggies! This crockpot recipe for Stealthy Zucchini Meatballs is a…Read More »