About Erika Gruszewski
Posts by Erika Gruszewski
Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Bake
5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
It started with a slight pain in my heel about a week before my wedding. My heel hurt when I walked barefoot around my apartment, or when I’d slide my foot in or out of my shoes. I figured it would go away on its own. I waited. The pain didn’t go away. It got…Read More »
Spotlight on Kelly Springer, a Skaneateles business owner with a national reach
Kelly Springer is the founder and owner of Kelly’s Choice nutritional company, which focuses on sports nutrition, weight loss, workplace wellness, heart health, diabetes and more. Kelly also is a spokesperson for many national healthy food companies. Her clients have included Quaker Oats and KIND. Recently, Kelly’s Choice kicked off a virtual wellness program for large companies…Read More »
What I learned about getting shingles at 40
I had a rash that would not go away. It didn’t cover a large area, but it was irritating. Waiting it out was not helping, so I started looking for information on the internet. All signs pointed to shingles! I ran off to urgent care, and the doctor confirmed I was correct. I had thought…Read More »
Tasty Winter Squash Bake with Feta
There are a few dishes in my cooking rotation that I can make in my sleep. This winter squash bake with Feta cheese is one of them – thanks to my sister-in-law who first made this dish for us a few years ago. It’s evolved to take in estranged vegetables, like that last head of…Read More »
Puran Poli Recipe
Puran poli is a sweet dessert that is part of the traditional Hindu celebration of Holi. The dessert recipe is a flatbread filled with lentils, cardamom and nutmeg, served with ghee. Print Recipe Puran Poli Prep Time 2 hours Servings Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat flour for dough1 tablespoon vegetable oil for dough1 pinch salt…Read More »
7 Small Ways to Help Stop the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic touches our lives in many ways. Every day, 130 Americans die from opioid overdoses. But there are small things you can do to help. 1. Talk to your family about avoiding opioids for pain Try not to start. Opioids, including hydrocodone and codeine, are very addictive. If your doctor prescribes opioids for…Read More »
Winter Squash Bake with Feta
There are a few dishes in my cooking rotation that I can make in my sleep. This winter squash bake with Feta cheese is one of them – thanks to my sister-in-law who first made this dish for us a few years ago. It’s evolved to take in estranged vegetables, like that last head of…Read More »
5 New Ways to Enjoy Chocolate This Valentine’s Day
Chocolate and Valentine’s Day go together like socks and shoes or peanut butter and jelly. Wooing your sweetheart with a chocolatey treat is part of what we love about this holiday. But eating chocolate may also help our health, too. Health benefits of chocolate Chocolate comes from the cocoa bean, which has lots of flavonoid…Read More »
Think you have the flu? Here’s what to do
Every time someone near me sniffles, coughs or sneezes, I find myself in a slight panic – oh no, have I just been exposed to the flu?! After all, you can catch the flu just by being in the room with someone with the virus. I’ve never been particularly fearful of the flu. My family…Read More »