Life + Culture

Our Favorite Fall Tradition

The foods that bring our family together Article and Photography by Felisha Lynch The second the weather starts to cool down, something changes in our house. The windows are open, football is on, the kids start asking when we’re making chili again, and suddenly everyone seems to spend a little more time in the kitchen. Some of our favorite fall Sundays start with apple or pumpkin picking. We come home with way too many apples, a dozen apple cider donuts that somehow disappear before dinner...

Food + Beverage

From Bagels to Boards

Morris Plains cheese expert Amanda Cocheo shares effortless hosting tips for balanced holiday spreads Article by Amanda Cocheo | Photography by Carley Storm Photography @carley.storm.brandingco Growing up in my family's bagel business in Buffalo, New York, I learned that good food has a way of bringing people together. That passion led me from the University of Wisconsin–Madison (America’s cheese capital) to a nearly 20-year career in specialty cheese, where I've visited dairies around the...

Food + Beverage

Inside The Grand Cafe's Enduring Legacy Of Elegance

That Food Chick celebrates The Grand Cafe's family heritage, impeccable hospitality, and timeless French-inspired dining Article by Olivia DeMattio @that.food.chick | Photography by Barbora Hindson There are some restaurants that simply serve great food, and then there are places that become part of a town’s identity. For generations, The Grand Cafe has been exactly that for Morristown—a place where celebrations begin, anniversaries are toasted, business deals are made, and unforgettable...

Home + Design

Built to Gather

Magnolia Home Remodeling designs kitchens around the way families cook, entertain and spend time together. Article by Tiffany Slowinski | Photography by Gravitude Brand Lab, Magnolia Home Remodeling Every good party eventually finds its way to the kitchen island. Someone opens a bottle of wine. Someone else offers to help but mostly stands nearby and talks. Plates fill the counter as guests drift in from the dining room. It usually starts with the food. Something is simmering on the stove...

Food + Beverage

Fig Manhattan

A stunning fall cocktail that tastes as beautiful as it looks Article by Edelweiss Fromm | Photography by Barbora Hindson Ingredients: 2 oz rye whiskey ¼–½ oz fig balsamic vinegar (adjust to taste) ¼ oz simple syrup 3 dashes Angostura bitters Instructions: Add the rye whiskey, fig balsamic vinegar, simple syrup, and Angostura bitters to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir for about 20–30 seconds, until well chilled and properly diluted. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. ...

Arts + Culture

Comedian Tom Papa

The NJ native talks bread, cookies, and a little comedy Article by Alison Lukin | Photography by Provided by 2PM Sharp A true New Jersey native, Comedian Tom Papa knows a thing or two about funny. Inspired by family and everyday debacles, his 20-year career has spanned multiple Netflix specials, books, television, podcasts, and feature films. It’s the rare kind of funny that you can sit down and watch with your kids and all have a wholesome laugh—everyone can identify with something, and no...

Food + Beverage

Lychee Spritz

Article by The Godfather of East Hanover | Photography by provided DIRECTIONS: MUDDLE 2 lychee 4-6 raspberries 1⁄2 oz lemon juice 1⁄2 oz simple syrup ADD & SHAKE 1 1⁄2 oz lychee syrup 1 1⁄2 oz gin STRAIN OVER FRESH ICE & TOP WITH PROSECCO

Life + Culture

Still Dressing Like Me

Why personal style still has a place in motherhood Article and Photography by Felisha Lynch Becoming a mom changed almost everything about my life, but one thing I never wanted it to take away was my personal style. Motherhood is a beautiful part of who I am. Honestly, it’s one of the biggest and best parts. But it isn’t the  only  part. I always remind myself, “This is my first time living too!” I think a lot of women become moms and slowly stop doing the little things that used to make...

Shopping

The Perfect Eye

Madison Boutique Owner Fotini “Fay” Rempfer gives fall transition flawlessly Article by Alison Lukin | Photography by Barbora Hindson Some people discover fashion. Others are simply born with an eye for it. Long before she opened The Perfect Eye Fashion House in Madison, owner Fotoni “Fay” Rempfer had an innate love of style. “As a kid, I always wanted to go to Macy’s with my mom and my aunts,” she recalls. “Even back then I was a little fashionista.” She left a successful career in marketing...

Shopping

Jewelry Inspired by Nature, Crafted Through Meaningful Moments

Merzatta's handcrafted jewelry captures organic beauty, personal stories, and the art of noticing everyday inspiration. Article by Alison Lukin | Photography by Barbora Hindson Walking into Merzatta on Cattano Avenue in Morristown is something special. And I mention the name of the street intentionally. Strolling through this tucked-away neighborhood is a quietly adventurous experience. It’s charming and private, and you know all those out-of-the-way special places are located somewhere like...