In this episode, we sit down with Jane Lear, a talented food writer and editor. Jane shares her journey from childhood to her early passion for journalism and writing, and how that led her to college and eventually to New York City to pursue a career in publishing.

She reflects on her experiences meeting culinary legends like Julia Child and her time at Gourmet Magazine, along with her freelance work for other prestigious publications. We also dive into her role as Editor at Feed Me, Newsday's magazine for Long Island food lovers, and lastly, we discuss her hopes for the future of the North Fork.

Today, we sit down with Tara Smith, reporter for Newsday, as she shares her rich ancestry and memories of growing up on the North Fork. Tara takes us through her school years, the pivotal decision to pursue journalism, and her journey back to Long Island after college. From her early career at The Long Island Advance and The Suffolk Times to becoming a reporter at Newsday, Tara reflects on the stories she's most proud of and the evolving challenges facing today's news media. We also dive into her hopes for the future of the North Fork.

On today's episode, we sit down with Nicolas Amara, bookseller and founder of Forked Road Press. Nicolas takes us through his journey, from growing up in Southold and exploring his rich ancestry, to his formative years in school where his love for music and literature first emerged. We discuss his time in college in New York City, where he immersed himself in the publishing world and took on various roles. Nicolas also shares the story of how Forked Road Press came to be and his experiences selling books in NYC. Finally, we delve into why he chose to return to the North Fork and what he envisions for the future of the community he calls home.