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3 Better Breakfasts to Try This Summer
Breakfast should never be boring. If you’re in a morning rut, try one of these better breakfast recipes to brighten your day. Still hungry? Check out Five Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes for Fall.
Avocado Toast
Why try? Avocado toast is easy to prepare and can be made sweet or savory. This breakfast contains fiber plus healthy fat from the avocado. Print Recipe Avocado Toast Prep Time 5 minutes Servings person Ingredients 1 slice bread of choice whole grain preferred1/3 ripe avocado mashed1 dash salt and pepper Prep Time 5 minutes…Read More »
Overnight Oats
Why try? To prepare overnight oats, the oats are soaked overnight instead of heated. The result is a creamier, denser, and more delicious (in my opinion) oatmeal that is ready to grab-and-go in the morning. This oatmeal is high in protein and fiber, too! Print Recipe Overnight Oats Prep Time 20 minutes Servings person Ingredients…Read More »
Cloud Eggs
Why try? Cloud eggs are a protein-packed breakfast that can add some fun to your average morning or some “wow” to your Sunday brunch. Print Recipe Cloud Eggs Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients 4 large eggs1/4 cup Parmesan cheese1 dash salt and pepper Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time…Read More »
Hidden Gems: Downtown Rochester
I’m a Buffalo native. As far back as I can remember, the “City that Smells like Cheerios” was the most welcoming, happiest place I knew. So when I moved to the Rochester area, to attend The College at Brockport, I didn’t know what to expect. I then snagged an internship at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in…Read More »
22 Ice Cream Shops to Check Out This Summer
When I was a kid, my favorite ice cream shop was always the one closest to my house. It was next to the park and my friends and I were able to ride our bikes or walk there so we didn’t have to ask our parents to drive us. No one ever bothered to learn…Read More »
Hidden Gems: Cornell Botanic Gardens
The rhododendrons and azaleas were in full bloom, from magenta to pale pinks and creamy whites, when my work colleague, Linnea, and I visited the Cornell Botanic Gardens in June. This little gem of a park is not so little. It covers acres of land that are part of the Cornell University campus and College…Read More »
Is Being Healthy as Simple as Standing Up?
We all do it. We know we do it. Yet we don’t know how to change it. We sit too much. Many of us think we are more active than we really are. I was shocked to find out that I spend an average of 13 hours a day sitting. I promise – I’m even…Read More »
Hidden Gems: Washington Grove
What’s the secret? A “forest in the city,” Washington Grove is a unique, oak-hickory forest. It’s located on the eastern edge of Cobbs Hill Reservoir in Rochester, New York. The park is a grove of giant old trees that transports visitors into a quiet, secluded woodland. Here, it’s easy to forget how close you are…Read More »
7 Tips for Choosing the Best Sunglasses
Certain slices of Americana are just ingrained into our culture. You know, things like mom, apple pie, pizza, and yes, cool sunglasses. Images of famous people like JFK, The Blues Brothers, Tom Cruise, Barack Obama, and others in their favorite shades have helped promote them all over the globe. Of course, sunglasses do have a…Read More »