Wow, what a busy week at Pathfinder Village! We enjoyed
both the second annual commencement for our two-year post-secondary program,
Otsego Academy, and our fourth annual Splash Path 5K and Fun Walk.
Congratulations to our recent graduate, Jared O., and our other students on
finishing an eventful year.
And our thanks go out to everyone who made Saturday’s Splash Path
such a success. It was so great to see Pathfinder just buzzing with
activity -- friends and family members from all over completed the 5K, but were
also playing basketball, using our Outdoor Activity Center, and through our
5210 friends, burning lots of energy hula-hooping. What a fun time we all
had!
We hope that everyone will stop by our Pathfinder Produce markets
this week to check out all our wonderful and tasty fruits and veggies, just in
time for Memorial Day picnics and gatherings. We’re open in Edmeston at
the Pathfinder Village Commons on Thursdays, from 1 to 5 p.m., and we host our
other market in Morris at the UMC Hall, on Fridays from noon to 5 p.m.
We’ll be looking for you.
To continue with our theme of colorful and healthy fun, Director
of Education Maura Iorio offers this blog on “The Unicorn Craze.”
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With
pretty pinks, bright purples, and dazzling blues, the “Unicorn Craze” is in
full swing! From fun and sparkly t-shirts, to themed party supplies, nothing
has escaped a unicorn makeover, not even our favorite foods. Pinterest is full
of recipes for Unicorn Chocolate Bark, Unicorn Hot Chocolate, Unicorn Ice Cream
Sundaes, Unicorn Cupcakes—you name it, there’s a unicorn version of it. A few
weeks ago it seemed that all anyone was talking about was Starbucks’ Unicorn
Frappacino. What do all of these magical treats have in common, aside from the
glitz and glam? SUGAR! And lots of artificial coloring…
So
how can you stay up on the latest foodie trend without sacrificing a healthy
lifestyle? Pinterest to the rescue! Check out these recipes below, filled with
vibrant colors, bold flavors, and best of all—fruits and veggies! All the
magic, none of the guilt!
Healthy
Vegan Unicorn Smoothie
Katie and Kate, the
bloggers behind Well Vegan, estimate that the amount of added sugar in a grande
(that’s medium in Starbucks lingo) Unicorn Frappacino is almost twice what is
recommended for an adult to have in an entire day. Using brightly colored
produce like beets, strawberries, and raspberries, the Well Vegan has put
together a yummy, nutritious (and still pretty!) unicorn smoothie. Click here
to check it out!
Rainbow
Salsa
Need
something to brighten up your next party or summer BBQ? Look no further! Full
of fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, onions, and corn, this colorful
take on salsa will be delicious and fun. The best part? You can substitute any
of the vegetables in the recipe for your favorites instead. Just serve with
chips and enjoy! Click
here to check it out. 
Fruit
and Yogurt Unicorn Bark
This
take on Unicorn Bark substitutes chocolate and artificial food dyes with yogurt
and fresh fruits. Using only berries and mangos, this brightly colored frozen
treat ditches all of the calories and sugars while keeping the fun! Click here to check out the
recipe and video tutorial!
We
hope you enjoy these nutritious, colorful, dare we say MAGICAL, recipes!
Until
next time!
Maura
(and Lori)
