Chef Gary Appelsies is a familiar face here at the YMCA of Central Florida, and this month he shares his thoughts on healthy eating and helping the community with the...

Have you been baking lately? Have you gotten caught up in the bake your own bread craze or making a sourdough starter? We’re all looking to try something new, and...

We’ve all been doing a lot of cooking at home as of late. And, as much as I’m a firm believer in the importance of an honest repertoire in the...

As the school year winds down, it might be fun to do some more activities in your kitchen. Turning the kitchen into a classroom is a fun and easy way...

During stressful times we all crave some comfort. Whether that comfort comes in the form of spirituality, family, exercise, or food it’s something that makes us feel good. It may...

We’re certainly living in a different world lately! And it’s becoming increasingly more important to take time to focus on ourselves as well as our families. At the Y, we...

As we’re trying to limit our trips to the grocery store and still map out meals for our family, cooking meals that can do double duty can make it a...

On May 2, 2020, the Florida State Alliance of YMCAs made community history! YMCAs across the state hosted the first-ever virtual Healthy Community Day for everyone to come together to...

It’s no secret that leftovers oftentimes end up getting forgotten. While you may be tempted to toss them in the trash before they get pushed back further and further into...

Today, we’re talking about stretching, but not in the form of exercise—although a good stretch and a little bit of exercise in the morning can put a positive healthy outlook...