Food + Beverage

Cooking With Fresh Herbs

Simple ways to add fresh flavors for a new season Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones  Add some fresh herbs, and suddenly dinner tastes brighter, fresher, and a whole lot more fun. Discover simple ways to revamp everyday cooking into something that will refresh your kitchen routine and help you fall back in love with homemade meals this season! Garlic Herb Butter This butter is versatile and goes with just about anything. You can use this on top of bread, popcorn...

Travel

An Alpine Escape

Discover the Valais region of Switzerland, where alpine trails, thermal springs, and local traditions create restorative travel. Article by Gabi De la Rosa In Switzerland's Valais region, wellness and adventure are always part of the same itinerary. Morning could bring a high-alpine hike, afternoon a soak in mineral-rich springs, and evening a table set with traditional cuisine, always including delicious wine and cheese. For travelers, the best part will be finding the perfect balance between...

Fitness

Come As You Are

Free Spirit Yoga is a welcoming space to reconnect with body, breath, & community Article by Danielle Burke Founder-instructor Sharon Funk shares how she turned her own journey of healing into Free Spirit Yoga, a welcoming movement studio designed to reconnect body, mind, and community. When Sharon first stepped onto a yoga mat, she sought more than just physical exercise. During one of the most challenging times of her life, the practice brought her comfort that ultimately led  to a new...

Food + Beverage

Rosemary Pear Mocktail

A Zero-Proof Cocktail with Homemade Simple Syrup Photography by Photos By Janie Jones Rosemary Pear Mocktail If you’re looking to elevate your at-home sipping with an alcohol free beverage to start the new year, The Rosemary Pear Mocktail could be the perfect solution for entertaining, sipping quietly, or celebrating fresh beginnings. This mocktail pairs sweet pear juice with rosemary and sparkling water for a crisp, refreshing drink. Ingredients Rosemary Simple Syrup 1 cup cane sugar ...

Wellness

The Benefits of Plant Based Eating

Article by Claudia Martin Ayoade | Photography by Janie Jones Most people think a plant-based diet is strictly for those vegan and vegetarian types, but there is no debating the overwhelming evidence showing the benefits of improved health for those who make that diet choice. Plant based eating is more of a lifestyle than a diet. You are simply eating more foods that are closer to their harvested state with minimal processing.  Meatless diets have been shown to improve health outcomes by...

Food + Beverage

Hot Shots Pickleball Club

6320 Promway Ave, North Canton, Ohio Article and Photography by What started as a rainy-day brainstorm between friends has now become one of the most talked-about destinations for pickleball enthusiasts. It all began with three friends—Patty Paschke, Kim Waikem, and Lisa Beaufait—a few paddles, and a shared love for pickleball. One afternoon, as they rallied back and forth, the rain came pouring down, sending them for cover. As they sat around a table with drinks in hand and laughter in the...

Life + Culture

Rooted in Resilience

Master Arborist Tina Graver blends science, stewardship, and heart in caring for trees Article by Nicole Certo | Photography by Laura Esposito Photography and provided From her earliest childhood days, Tina Graver felt most at home outside among the trees. While other children spent summers chasing games, Tina wandered the woods, captivated by the life growing all around her. At just eight years old, she filled an entire roll of film with nothing but photographs of a single amaryllis...

Auto + Marine

Built To Last

Nick Conley’s Drive to Preserve Craft, Community, and Classic Style Article by Nicole Certo | Photography by Joseph Albert In a world that often celebrates the fast and disposable, Nick Conley prefers to keep things timeless. As the owner of Conley’s Towing and Service in Canton, Ohio, and the steward of a remarkable collection of restored classic cars, Conley has built his life around honoring what endures: precision, trust, and style that doesn’t fade with age. Conley’s business is deeply...

Beauty

Four Generations, One Passion

Carrying on a family tradition of beauty, confidence, and care. Article by Agnes Vale | Photography by Rachel Lucia Photography The barbering and salon industry is steeped in tradition, and few families embody that legacy more authentically than the Phillips family. Now entering its fourth generation of stylists, the family’s journey began when John Phillips, founder of Hair Technologies & Co., started working alongside his father and uncles at just 15 years old. John’s father was a prominent...

Home + Design

Step Into Style

A Designer’s Guide to What’s Next in Flooring Article and Photography by Provided As interior design continues to blend style with lifestyle, flooring remains a fundamental element in the way a space feels, functions, and flows. For 2025 and beyond, the conversation around flooring is expanding, embracing softness, texture, performance, and warmth. According to design consultants from Floor Coverings International , one of the nation’s leading shop-at-home flooring providers, today’s...