Our holiday food issue is here
An Elephant at the Museum
Writing by Courtney Walker Artwork by Cameron Bly If you’re traveling anywhere near Somers, you’ve likely driven past the Elephant ...
Girl Dinners, Stupid Vampires and Talking Toys
Writing by Emma Richman Photography by Jennie Carr Meet Clara Barnickel who just started kindergarten at Bedford Hills Elementary. While ...
![We sat down with the legendary Jacques Pépin to discuss the Pépin Foundation’s groundbreaking work teaching cooking skills to prison inmates—a program that’s creating hope and second chances.
In this heartfelt and insightful interview, we also dive into:
💡 Leadership in the kitchen and what it means to lead with care.
❤️ Cooking as love—why preparing a meal is an act of kindness.
🥚 His personal tips for making the perfect eggs.
This is more than an interview—it’s a celebration of food, humanity, and the power of second chances.
📺 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!
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Connect To Jacques Pépin: Learn from the Best Chefs
Connect to Jacques Pepin: Innovation vs Tradition
Connect To Jacques Pépin: Full Interview
Power and Control
Writing by Ava Fleisher Artwork by Justin Negard According to the CDC, one in four women and one in seven ...
A Day in Queens
Writing & Photography by Justin Negard It’s a hot day on Roosevelt Avenue. The midday sun beams between the slats ...
Connect To Jacques Pépin: Learn from the Best Chefs
Connect to Jacques Pepin: Innovation vs Tradition
Connect To Jacques Pépin: Full Interview
Carving A New Life
By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard "I knew this guy,” is often the start of a great story. And ...
How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee
By Courtney Davis Walker Today, coffee is having a moment. Okay, let’s be real, coffee is always having a moment. Coffee ...
Miss Mona Makes Ice Cream
Writing by Kayla Schmidt Photography by Jonathan Baskin W ho doesn’t like ice cream? It can serve as a sweet ...
Captain Cooks Food
Writing by Kayla Schmidt Photography by Jonathan Baskin Perfectly enhancing the flavor of a dish so it can reach its ...
Food for Thought
By Ana Dorta Artwork by Justin Negard It’s Friday evening, and for the second time this week, the parents of ...
The Sad Tale of Ice Cream
By Keith Makar Founders’ note: Not everyone is born with the ability to use their voice. Not everyone can easily communicate ...
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College
Sat, 07 Dec 10:00 AM
Here's something special for our youngest audience members! Flutter is a discovery play created by The Treehouse Shakers for babies…
Caramoor
Sat, 07 Dec 08:00 PM
Folk supergroup Bonny Light Horseman takes the stage at Caramoor for an elevated evening of contemporary folk music. These three…
Katonah Museum of Art
Sun, 08 Dec 12:00 PM
Join us for interactive photo-themed activities for all ages. Discover the magic of the cyanotype process, capture the moment in…
Caramoor
Thu, 12 Dec 07:30 PM
Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring melodies and captivating harmonies of Nefesh Mountain. Led by the dynamic husband-and-wife team of Doni…
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People Profiles
Carving A New Life
By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard "I knew this guy,” is often the start of a great story. And this one is no different. “I knew this guy,” says Nick Cambareri in his thick Italian accent. “I was working at his house, and I told him about my wood bowls. He goes, ‘Maybe you can sell them at the ...
Putting Her Best Foot Forward
By Max Chwatko Photography by Justin Negard Imagine walking down a busy city street, the hurried pace of life engulfs you as you navigate through throngs of people. Amidst the loud noises and bustling crowds of people, you catch a glimpse of a homeless person, their shabby shoes a stark reminder of their plight. Would you be indifferent to the ...
Hugs, Princesses and Hide & Seek
Writing by Elisa Jacobs Photography by Justin Negard Meet Arabella Rose Karamouzis. She’s a four-year-old Bedford resident who loves to give hugs, play tea time (she served us strawberry tea) and wants to be a princess when she grows up. https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/arabella-1147x1536.jpg This article was published in the January/February 2024 print edition of Connect to Northern Westchester ...
Life
Police report: March 29, 2024
A Horse Goes for A Stroll (Twice!), A Fox Gets Injured and Several Firearms are Missing Writing by Eve Marx Artwork by Cara McPartland Bedford Stolen miles On March 18, a Bedford resident reported missing airline miles; American Airlines kindly explained that in the last three months there were nine separate occurrences of unauthorized use of the complainant’s miles. A ...
The 10 Best Movies to Watch this Fourth of July (That Aren’t “Independence Day”)
The Mermaid parade, hot dog eating contests, family barbecues, the pool, fireworks…there are many things you can do on the Fourth of July , but we recommend you spend at least part of your holiday weekend watching movies as well. Not sure what to choose? Craving a few laughs? Want a not-so-common recommendation? We’ve got you covered. Here are some ...
Police report: March 22, 2024
Activated burglar alarms, car wash drama and rotten contractors Writing by Eve Marx Artwork by Cara McPartland Bedford Falling trees bring down wires A caller reported a fallen tree on a house on Lily Pond Lane in Katonah, on March 11; the police and fire personnel who responded saw the downed tree and dangling wires. The house wasn’t damaged, and ...
Bringing Charity Home
We proudly worked with local charities to bring attention to their well-deserved causes. Check out our day of glamour and fun.
Home & Garden
The Best Holiday Gifts for Your Pets (for Kids)
Writing by Sarah J. Cutler, VMD Artwork by Justin Negard It’s fun to shop for your pets, but sometimes the best gifts can be what you do for your pet. Making your own gifts or giving your pet the gift of your time are great ways to celebrate the holidays with them. Create gifts that help them explore Treasure hunts ...
Copia Home & Garden: How Technology Enhances the Customer Experience
We asked a variety of local businesses the following question: “Our new website, Flora to You, helps our customers find exactly what they need.” – Jenn Cipriano, owner of Copia Home & Garden in South Salem I We have owned Copia Home & Garden for over a decade, and last year, we launched a new website, Flora to You. It ...
When it comes to gardening, think natural tech before high tech
Writing by Leslie Dock Photography by Julia Lea This summer was a hot one, punctuated by periods of drought and deluges of rain. When conditions lean toward the extreme, there are a host of challenges and concerns for gardeners. Luckily, it’s 2024 and technological developments in garden care abound. Whether you are new to plant care or a leather-necked vet, ...
Cooking & Cocktails
A Taste of Home
Writing by Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard When sisters Joana and Meto Herrera took over Armonk’s Mariachi Mexico from their father in 2013, they had one main goal: it should look, taste and sound just like home. During the restaurant’s long-standing January break, they transformed the Tex-Mex favorite into something that reminded them of Tlaxcuapan, the small town in ...
Dreidel cake pops
Writing by Cathy Deutsch Photography by Justin Negard Move aside sweet-yet-flavorless Hanukkah gelt that claims to be chocolate, there’s a new chocolate-based Hanukkah tradition in town, thanks to Sweet Delites in Somers. Meet the dreidel cake pops: they’re soft, moist and delicious. And it’s pretty simple to make as well. All you need is a box of cake mix (or ...
It Takes A Village
A week before Christmas, the kitchen staff at Mt. Kisco’s Village Social come in to work a bit earlier and stay a bit later each evening to prepare holiday meals for those less fortunate. They're doing their part to support The Westchester Christmas Dinner, and last year they prepared all the meals for 235 local families and people living alone ...
Health & Wellness
Saving lives, one kidney at a time
In the summer of 2007, South Salem resident Jennifer Flood, received a call from her sister Heather. Their father, who was diagnosed with chronic renal failure, needed a kidney within the next six months or he would need to begin dialysis. He was on a national waiting list, but the list was long – it would take two to six ...
Healing the World
By Gia Miller Photography by Justin Negard "I’ll never forget that feeling of driving into the city when I knew everybody else was leaving it,” says Katonah resident Dr. Rituparna Pati, M.D. “Being there felt kind of apocalyptic.” It was March of 2020, and Pati raised her hand. As an infectious disease physician and medical epidemiologist with the Centers for ...
Want to Improve Your Health? Be Kind.
Writing by Ana Dorta Yhen we walk into our local coffee shop every morning, some of us take the time to wish the cashier a good day, while others might saunter out without saying anything. But while a simple act of kindness like wishing someone well may seem purposeless and trivial, both anecdotal and scientific discoveries demonstrate the benefits that ...
Events
A RARE Celebration
by Emma Richman There’s a birthday party in town, and you’re all invited. The third annual RARE Community Event will be held on June 11th, 2023 at the newly renovated Lewisboro town park from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thanks in large part to Gossett Brothers Nursery, the main sponsor, this party will include pony rides, a disabled petting zoo, ...
A Night with Robin & Friends at The Bedford Playhouse
I was ready to take the world by storm. I was one semester away from earning my Global Liberal Studies degree from NYU when life came to a halt. I’d learned so much about our incredible, interconnected world, and just when I was ready to make a name for myself on this beautiful planet, everything stopped. There was no way ...
2023 Pride Events
Before this year, I’d never been to a pride event before, and I didn’t know there were any in Northern Westchester. I felt alone, and like my community didn’t support me. But now that I’ve learned what’s around us, I want to shout it from the rooftops….or write it about online. Here’s what’s on the gay agenda for June, so ...
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