Juliet Izon, has turned her writing career into the world of fiction. Her new fiction novel, The Encore, will stop you in your tracks.

Immigrant and African American workers sustained Dutchess County’s agriculture and brickmaking in the late 19th–early 20th centuries, shaping the region’s farms, orchards, and rural communities.

Colu Henry’s playful spring salad pairs crisp snap peas, herbs, and pea shoots with creamy buttermilk feta dressing, creating a quick, vibrant, crowd pleasing dish perfect for easy entertaining home.

Siblings Jared, Jenneka, and Janna began to recognize a pattern in what their clients were quietly asking for. One service was rarely enough. People needed was a trusted team who could care for the home in its entirety. Jared and Jenneka were running a landscaping business, while Janna focused on cleaning. As requests began to overlap, so did their offerings.

Jamie Scott recently rejoined the family business to lead Scott Pools into its third generation. Here, she reflects on legacy, craft, and what comes next.