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January / February 2023

Click on the magazine below to read our January/February 2023 issue. Or keep scrolling for individual articles as well as behind-the-scenes pictures, videos and information.

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Our Covers

Our January/February 2023 front cover is an abstract reflection of the home designed by Creative Directory Justin Negard. During our research for this issue, we discovered that people’s definition of home varies in scale, style and emotion. So it was important that we didn’t define the home with too much permanence. Negard’s cover evokes decor and architecture using simple forms: the doorway, which is presented as a basic stroke, is a reflection of returning home, both physically and emotionally. The colors are bright and optimistic. Welcome home!

The back cover for this issue is “Tavira Memory” by local artist Vincent Baldassano whose work is inspired by his international travels, world cultures and history. “Tavira Memory,” an oil on canvas, reflects a gorgeous church that Baldassano visited during his time in Portugal. The visual is vague and clear all at once. The structure is noticable immediately, yet the details emerge gradually. This piece was selected for its beauty and as further reference to our theme for this issue.

Click on the links below for a downloadable version of the recipes in our January/February 2023 issue.

Cocktail Corner: From Brazil, with Love
Recipe: Confit of Lamb Shoulder

Welcome Home

Rebecca Manson,
“A Certain Kind of Sadness”

In our January / February issue, we feature the uniquely talented Rebecca Manson. Her beautiful sculptures represent a depth of nostalgia that Manson calls “a certain kind of sadness.” There are so many layers to her work and how she sees the world. We hope you will enjoy learning more about this issue’s featured artist.

The Pound Ridge Partnership Junior Board

We had a blast learning about the stars of the Pound Ridge Partnership Junior Board in our January / February issue. This ambitious and fun group of high school students are giving back to their community – and they’re enjoying every minute of it.

We should also mention that two of the Junior Board members, Luke and Andre McConnell, are also members of the local band Badger Scratch, which you may have seen at The Pound Ridge Partnership’s Proud Day and Harvest Festival. Read more about Badger Scratch in our Quick Connect article.

The Boro

The Boro

Imagine, if you will, your perfect coffee shop. Does it include floor-to-ceiling windows, indoor and outdoor seating, the option for breakfast or lunch along with coffee, beer or wine (because we all have those days), and maybe even some yoga? Yeah, that’s what we imagine, too. So starting in March, you’ll find us holding meetings and catching up with friends ...
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How to Buy Art

How to Buy Art

There are two types of people who buy art: one type buys to build or grow a collection, and the other buys to decorate their home. If you’re an art collector, you either know how to purchase artwork that will increase in value or have hired someone who does. But if you’re buying art to decorate your home, odds are ...
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Is Your Hound Stressed by Sound?

Is Your Hound Stressed by Sound?

It’s a stormy night, so you settle in for an evening movie. But where’s your dog? Are they cowering in the bathroom and trembling behind the toilet, pacing around the house or tearing up a pillow? While you may find their behavior unusual, these reactions to storms, and to daily household noises, can be common for dogs. Noise sensitivity occurs ...
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Kids and Social Media

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 ...
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Confit of Lamb Shoulder

Confit of Lamb Shoulder

Serves 2-3 people Ingredients lamb shoulder (2 to 3 lbs.) 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. butter 4 shallots, chopped 8 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 Tbsp. tomato paste 2 cups dry white wine 1 -14.5 ounce can San Marzano peeled and diced tomatoes 2 cups chicken stock 1 bouquet ...
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Classic French Cuisine Comes to North Salem

Classic French Cuisine Comes to North Salem

In 2020, chef Andrea Calstier and his wife Elana Oliver were ready for their next move. Born and raised in Marseilles, France, the high school sweethearts were living the American dream. They’d moved to Manhattan in 2017 and opened their first restaurant a year later, when they were only 23 years old. Papilles was a 10-table restaurant in the East ...
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The Basics of Meditation

The Basics of Meditation

Did you know that meditation can actually change the structure of the brain? According to researchers, it can enhance the part of your brain that governs learning and memory, and it can also promote emotional regulation and self-referential processing. That same study also found that regular meditation practice can decrease the number of cells in the part of the brain ...
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Nyack

Nyack

As you walk down the streets of Nyack, you may think you’ve stepped into a classic American oil painting. You’ll stroll past rows of Victorian houses and brick storefronts, lampposts adorned in American flags and photos of sepia-colored war veterans. On Main Street, you’ll find art deco storefronts with panoramic windows of curved glass that evoke visions of Stetson hats ...
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Katonah Classic Stage

Katonah Classic Stage

We weren’t sure what to expect when we attended Katonah Classic Stage’s fall performance of “Private Lives.” Would live theater in Bedford be any good? Thankfully, it was excellent. The dialogue was swift and punchy, and the actors didn’t miss a beat. It was fun, engaging and just a few minutes away. So we can confidently say that we’ll be ...
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Serving the Community

Serving the Community

(Image above, clockwise from top left: Luke McConnell, Ava Kellner, Daasabre McPhee-Djan, Andre McConnell, Josephine Hollander, Greg Ronel and Jacob Cormier.) Last year, there were several fresh new faces answering questions and engaging with children in The Pound Ridge Partnership’s tent at Food Truck Fridays. And this past fall, about 50 young, enthusiastic volunteers stuffed people into sumo suits, played ...
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Antioch Church

Antioch Church

In approximately 1887, Bedford’s African American community, who routinely congregated for services in their homes, registered as a religious corporation in the State of New York. Led by Reverend F. C. McGee, neighbors worked together over the next several years to build a place of worship. By 1894, the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church completed construction in Bedford Centre. Now, Antioch ...
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LMNOP

LMNOP

Anne Mayhew wanted to learn how to bake “really good bread,” and with three kids under the age of four, it was an ambitious endeavor. She mastered sourdough while her kids slept, and soon her friends began asking to buy her loaves. From there, it snowballed, and she named her home bakery LMNOP Bakery, as in the letters of the ...
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