Food + Beverage

Butter, Sugar, & Grace

The ingredients behind Shellane Brown's rise from her parents' kitchen to the heart of Trilith. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by South Atlanta Photography Every great bake begins the same way. The finest ingredients, in the right order, with the right time and temperature, always turn out perfect. Shellane Brown's life has followed that same quiet logic, though she'd be the first to tell you she simply follows her faith and her heart. Oddly enough, the story is as easy as baking a...

Food + Beverage

Our Family Favorite

Down-home chicken and cornmeal dumplings, straight from Pam's kitchen. Article and Photography by Pam Reid I have a lot of "favorite" dishes, but when surveyed, my kids insisted I make and share my recipe for this down-home classic. Plain chicken and dumplings are wonderful, but a little cornmeal in the dough is what takes it from good to unforgettable. That small addition gives the dumplings a slight golden crust and a bit of texture against the soft, tender bite underneath, turning an...

Food + Beverage

Wrap It Up

Buttery crescent rolls + spiced apples = the easiest and tastiest fall dessert you'll make all season! Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided There’s something about apple dumplings that tastes like fall. Warm apples baked inside golden, buttery pastry, with cinnamon and sugar filling the kitchen with that unmistakable autumn aroma. It’s the kind of dessert that feels like a hug on a cool October evening. Apple dumplings are one of my favorite fall treats because they’re both...

Food + Beverage

A Casserole Classic

A hearty pasta e fagioli casserole made for chilly nights and second helpings. Article and Photography by Pauli Reep I have been making this recipe for close to thirty years, and it has always been a hit and a family favorite. When I serve it to someone for the first time, they inevitably ask me to please share the recipe. Traditionally, pasta e fagioli, pronounced “pasta fazool”, is served as a soup, but this rendition is a hearty, comforting casserole that combines tender penne pasta with...

Style + Beauty

She's Got a New Stitch in Her Step

MĀDENEW gives Nancy Petit’s creativity and old pieces new life - and people love it. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by Provided Some people see an old sweatshirt, a forgotten quilt, or a secondhand piece of fabric and see something that has reached the end of its usefulness. Nancy Petit sees possibility. The Georgia native is the founder and creative genius behind MĀDENEW, an upcycled clothing brand transforming gently used and vintage finds into one-of-a-kind apparel. From her home in...

Home + Design

When Life Changes, So Should Home

Today's homes balance openness, privacy, and comfort to support life's ever-changing seasons and family needs. Article by Pam Reid | Photography by B. Rich Photography Walls certainly aren't coming back, but they aren't disappearing quite as fast, either. For more than three decades, the open-concept floor plan has been the hallmark of modern home design. Beginning in the late 1980s and gaining tremendous popularity through the 1990s and early 2000s, walls came down as kitchens flowed into...

Health + Wellness

Are Your Legs Telling You Something?

What your veins might be telling you about your health. Article and Photography by Provided As fall fashion arrives, it's the season of knee-length dresses, tailored skirts, ankle boots, loafers, and those in-between days before tights become part of your everyday wardrobe. It's the time of year when lightweight layers, denim jackets, and your favorite dresses all come back into rotation. But for many women, getting dressed isn't just about following the latest trends. It's about feeling...

Style + Beauty

The Art of Dopamine Dressing

Local designer Anna Ferguson believes fashion should spark joy, confidence, and a little nostalgia. Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided Long before "dopamine dressing" became a fashion buzzword, Anna Ferguson was living it. Inspired by her grandmother, who first taught her to crochet before introducing her to a sewing machine at just four years old, Ferguson has spent a lifetime creating. Her passion eventually led her to earn a degree in Fashion Merchandising and Apparel...

Food + Beverage

Sous Chefs Wanted!

Two hands-on recipes the whole family will love making together. Article by Pauli Reep | Photography by Provided Involving kids in dinner preparation helps build confidence, teaches valuable life skills, and encourages healthier eating habits. Children can wash vegetables, measure ingredients, stir mixtures, set the table, or help assemble simple recipes, depending on their age. Cooking together also creates opportunities for conversation, teamwork, and family bonding, making mealtime more...

Travel

Everyone Belongs at the Beach

Inside Beaches Turks and Caicos' quiet revolution in autism and sensory-inclusive family travel. Article by Sean O'Keefe | Photography by Beaches Resorts, Turks and Caicos The world was not designed with everyone in mind. For travelers who are living with intellectual and developmental difficulties, the world's most celebrated destinations have often felt less like invitations and more like tests they were never meant to pass. What I have learned throughout all of my travels is that the most...