About Erika Gruszewski
Posts by Erika Gruszewski
8 Ways To Pack A Healthy Lunch You (And The Kids) Will Actually Eat
You want to pack a lunch that you and your kids will actually eat. It might seem tough. But with a little help, you can become a wiz at creating packable meals that are healthy, yet tasty. The Basics Try planning ahead to ease a lot of the stress. When making dinner, remember that leftovers…Read More »
Chicken-Avocado Sandwich
Tabbouleh
Roasted Potatoes and Cauliflower with Chives
Telemedicine Saved My Sanity and My Vacation
Some things can’t be avoided—like colds that settle in right before a vacation. And flights that can’t be postponed because I’m sick and don’t want to miss one niece’s wedding and another niece’s baby shower, and I haven’t seen my 91-year-old mother in six months. Here’s how my get well journey began and ultimately led…Read More »
Hidden Gems: Lamberton Conservatory
As a born and raised Western New Yorker, I fully understand that snow and wintry weather can live anywhere from October to April and everywhere in between. And by the end of March (or February, or January…) it starts to get old. That’s why the Lamberton Conservatory is my favorite hidden gem in Rochester. A…Read More »
Personal Spotlight on Nicole Kazimer of Hikyoga
Nicole Kazimer is the founder of Hikyoga, a hiking-infused yoga class in Rochester. Born and raised in Webster, NY, Nicole is a certified yoga instructor whose Hikyoga journey began when she started to teach her friends yoga at a Rochester park. Upstate New York has so many amazing hiking trails, making it the perfect place…Read More »
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
MyFitnessPal, My New Best Friend
MyFitnessPal is a food diary, calorie and nutrient tracker and exercise journal rolled into one easy-to-use app. I use the MyFitnessPal app when I realize I’ve been eating a little less than “mindfully” and need to inject some discipline into my routine. Journaling everything you eat and drink is a great way to hold yourself…Read More »