Tons of seasonal fun
Students aim for culinary success in new facility
Genesee Intermediate School District is combining youth training with professional meal service in the community. The student-run Fifty81 Bistro will let high school juniors and seniors in the Genesee Career Institute’s Culinary Arts Program learn in a state-of-the-art facility, following its recent grand reopening. “Jobs in the culinary arts industry continue to be on the […]
Mean green immunity boosting machine
Food has more than a few benefits besides satisfying cravings throughout the day. The right meal items can have the effect of boosting immunity and reducing the chance of sickness, especially during cold and flu season. Eating fruits and vegetables with antioxidants that boost the body’s ability to protect and defend cells against damage help […]
The Kitchen Cabinet: Giving is Good
“The Kitchen Cabinet” offers tips for making a favorite place a healthier place such as putting healthy snacks in the front of the refrigerator or keeping fruits and vegetables in visible locations. This month, our focus is on giving. We all feel particularly generous during the holidays. By helping kids think of small ways to […]
Healthier holiday gatherings
The holiday season is almost upon us. Thanksgiving is only weeks away soon to be followed by multiple holiday feasts at home, work, school and throughout the community. All the good eats are tempting, but if you don’t want your “ho-ho” to become an “oh no” moderation is the key. Crim Fitness Foundation’s Sarah Schroeder says […]
Shaking off winter’s chill
Staying active is the best prescription to beat winter blahs. As tempting as it is to hole up, it’s lots more fun to throw on a coat and scarf, and get out and enjoy the season. It’s also fun to plan indoor activities like building a blanket forts or holding a dance-off when temperatures really drop […]
Tricks for healthier treats
Halloween is great fun for kids. It’s the one night a year they get to dress up in their favorite costumes, stay out after dark, yell Trick or Treat at neighbors’ doors and load up on treats. The Crim Fitness Foundation’s Sarah Schroeder says parents and those who greet trick-or-treaters can make one of the […]
Introducing the Kitchen Cabinet: A healthy hub for families
The kitchen is the central gathering place in almost every home. At one point or another, you’re bound to bump into a family member. Whether at the refrigerator, stove, or pantry, the common need for nutrition makes kitchen locations a popular destination. “The Kitchen Cabinet” offers tips for making a favorite place a healthier place […]
Tons of fun: October activity guide
Fall Fun: Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and orchards
