Health + Wellness

Soothing Syrup Recipe

Helping cure your winter blues with an alternative to over the counter cough medicine Article by Dr. Julie Sweeney | Photography by Abby Cole Founded by local mom and pediatrician Dr. Julie Sweeney, SproutWell is a new pediatric integrative medicine practice in Darien. Dr. Julie takes the time to understand the unique nature of each child - blending evidence-based medicine with complementary therapies to craft individual support plans for the well-being of your little ones. But that's not all...

Food + Beverage

Crafted for Community

Captain Zig Brewing Article by Kristin Burnell | Photography by Abby Cole Captain Zig Brewing , based out of Darien, is the definition of 'local love,' a brand crafted with excellence and built with familial inspiration. Owners and creators, Alex and Mike explain, " Captain Zig is our very own superhero imagined by our youngest daughter."  Their inaugural beer, Goosecake, is an easy drinking IPA available at over 100 locations in Fairfield County. Goosecake is a nickname for their oldest...

Food + Beverage

How to Fuel Your New Workout

Tips from local registered dietitian, Dr. Cece Reeder Article by Dr. Cece Reeder With new fitness routines established from New Year’s resolutions, it is important to ensure that adaptations in nutrition are made to sustain performance. This month, I’m answering the most commonly asked questions pertaining to performance nutrition. Should I eat before working out? It is important to fuel our bodies prior to exercising, ideally eating within 1-4 hours leading up to the exercise. For those...

Beauty

STYLE BY DECADE

Style Selects to Spruce Up Your Spring Article by Ashley Cannon @styleelyst | Photography by Ashley Cannon & Brand Imagery   Fashion trends, like the ever-evolving chapters of a cultural narrative, weave a captivating tapestry that mirror societal aesthetics and individual expression throughout the annals of time - and while fashion trends that become classics transcend time, stylistic nuances can be found within certain age groups - and personally, I have an appreciation for all of it. Below...