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People Profiles
Meet Namasha Schelling
Writing by Ana Dorta Photography by Justin Negard A Pound Ridge councilwoman and the program director for Creatives Want Change, Namasha Schelling spent her early childhood in Tanzania before moving to the U.S. With a Swiss father and a Tanzanian mother, Schelling grew up speaking English, Swiss-German, and Swahili (she’s no longer fluent in Swahili); she learned to speak French ...
How to Talk to Your Spouse About Money
By Gia Miller Studies have shown that most people would rather talk about sex and death than their money. But when you’re sharing a home and a life, those financial conversations are important, no matter how uncomfortable they might be. “Money is such an emotional topic,” says Judi McAnaw, a financial advisor for Edward Jones in Armonk. “But you should ...
Kids and Social Media
In our new series Connecting with Parents, we’re hosting roundtable discussions on parenting topics. For our first conversation, we sat down with three parents at BreadsNBakes in Pound Ridge to discuss social media. Below is an excerpt from our hour-and-a-half conversation. The parents: Jane Bendor – Goldens Bridge parent of boys ages 11 and 8 Melinda Canno-Velez – Pound Ridge ...
Life
Five Unusual Forms of Entertainment Around the World
By Cameron Bly Artwork by Justin Negard We all have our favorite hobbies—for some of us it’s sports, for others it’s cooking a nice meal. Or perhaps it’s an intense game of chess or binge-watching the latest Netflix series. The list is endless. But what are some of the most bizarre pastimes around the world? Here are five of the ...
Five Unusual Superstitions Around the World
By Carmela Ruggiero Artwork by Justin Negard Everyone, secretly or not, holds onto at least one superstition. Whether knocking on wood or trusting a “lucky” number, different people have unique stories behind each superstition. Some superstitions are unique to each culture, and while we might believe they are wildly irrational, they are highly regarded in their country of origin. So, ...
Westchester Meditation Center Comes Home
We could all use a bit more peace in our lives. But it’s not always easy to carve out the time to just sit and relax. Luckily, the Westchester Meditation Center (originally the Westchester Buddhist Center) is returning home. Beginning in January, they’ll offer 12 weekly community meditation classes on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 at the Bedford Hills ...
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
Connecting at the Bar: Shake it Up
Writing by Cathy Deutsch Photography by Justin Negard Dust off your martini shaker, fire up your ice maker and join the latest trend in libations: cocktails. But please don’t settle for just any cocktail, try the ones featuring tequila and Bourbon – they’re the leaders of the pack in our neck of the woods, according to local liquor stores and ...
Galette de Rois
Writing by Cathy Deutsch Photography by Justin Negard French-born pastry chef Patrice Yvon and his wife Lorna own and operate L’Anjou Pâtisserie Française in Mount Kisco. Growing up in France, Yvon has fond memories of Galette de Rois (King Cake), which is served during Epiphany (January 6). The cake is topped with a golden crown and has a porcelain figurine ...
Cloud 9
Writing by Dr. Elixir Photography by Justin Negard It’s pretty easy to elevate your drinks to be on par with the pros—all it takes is a willingness to DIY. One way to create exceptional cocktails is to “fat wash” your favorite alcohols by infusing them with something oily (for instructions, click here). For my first fat washing experiment, I infused ...
Health & Wellness
Northwell Health’s Meet & Move App Is Kinda Brilliant, And We’re Here for It
When Joel Seligman, the former president of Northern Westchester Hospital, returned from his vacation to China several years ago, he didn’t talk about the extraordinary Great Wall of China, the ancient Three Pagodas or even the numerous breathtaking mountains. What caught Seligman’s eye was something else entirely: seemingly everywhere he went, he noticed septuagenarians outside, moving, doing tai chi. It ...
Easy Ways to Improve Your Health
https://connecttomag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ConnectTo-EasyWaystoImprove-2500x3780.jpg This article was published in the May/June 2024 print edition of Connect to Northern Westchester ...
Turn Your Home into Your Haven
For some of us, it’s a natural inclination– there’s a desire to make our living spaces a place of refuge, a haven. Kids, for instance, often create cozy spaces – they build pillow forts, fill their beds with stuffed animals or create blanket houses. Yet as we get older, we sometimes forget how good it feels to curl up in ...
Events
Katonah Love: The New Sewer
When one thinks of Katonah, the word ‘spicy’ invariably comes to mind. It’s the ultimate singles scene. The perfect hotspot for romance, dating, and whatever hookups someone might want. Even the word “Katonah” translates roughly to “nights of passion.” (I think?) So, when I told my city friends that I was moving to this sizzling Northern Westchester neighborhood, they all ...
Friends of Karen: 45 Years of Helping Families in Need
By Emily Meehan Friends of Karen, a North Salem-based nonprofit that helps over 1,200 sick children and their families annually, is kicking off its 45th anniversary celebration on Thursday, July 13 at Captain Lawrence Barrel house in Mount Kisco. Their “Cheers From The Heart” celebration will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., and everyone’s invited (you can purchase ...
Hey Harvest Fest, Blues Traveler Would Like Some Pita Chips, Please
When The Pound Ridge Partnership asked us if we’d like to interview Blues Traveler guitarist Chandler Kinchla (who goes by Chan), we said yes, of course. But what can you ask a band who has no secrets? In true Katonah Connect style, we created a dozen unconventional questions, and Chan happily played along. Forty minutes later, we’d covered everything from ...
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