4 Rochester

Julie, I’m so sorry to hear about your getting ripped off! (See post below.) I know a trusty bike can be like a good friend, and that there’s a real sense of loss when it disappears. I hope you get past the very understandable feelings and are back on the road/path very soon. I’ve had three [...]

So I was uploading photos from my camera onto my computer, and this beauty pops up. Huh? I don't remember taking a photo of an English muffin with cinnamon on it. I would have at least wiped off the plate. Well, it was my husband was being funny. He finds no end to his amusement at me taking pictures...

As of this week, I am the mother of a TEENAGER. Ack! I asked my son what kind of cake he wanted for his birthday, and he told me a chocolate chip cookie cake (a simple request compared to last summer's birthday baking project ). He didn't tell me how he wanted it decorated, so I did my own thing...

Quiche is one of those foods that was popular about 20 years ago but seems to have fallen out of vogue. Well, I still love quiche. When I have friends over for brunch or lunch, particularly in the winter, I often serve quiche. They freeze great, so sometimes I make two at a time and freeze one. (In this...

Are you done with your Christmas shopping yet? I am. I think. If you're in Rochester and need a few last-minute gifts, I have a suggestion that will work for almost everyone. That's Stever's Candies. It is located on Park Avenue, a trendy street that has lots of fun little places to shop...

Tonight, a bus full of schoolchildren excitedly waved at me. I got compliments and applause as I rode through town. I struck up conversations with complete strangers. All because of an amazing bike light. I’m always looking for ways to make my rides more safe and fun. Nighttime visibility is becoming...

My most recent effort on the nutritional front has been to increase the amount of whole grains our family consumes. To be honest, I’ve been eating whole wheat bread since I was a kid. My parents attended a nutrition course when I was about 10, and adopted a diet with lots of whole grains, fruits, veggies...