Author: Kitchen Hive
Nanuck of the North
Winter is early this year. They say that if you dress for it, winter isn’t that bad. That’s not what I’m going to complain about (even though I don’t believe it’s true). No, I’m going to c... Read More
Elaine, profound thinker, mom and professional, Bronx
Elaine’s advice to her 18 year old self: When I was 18, it was a tragic year for me. I went to a historically black college on a basketball scholarship. Three weeks after I got to Tennessee, my... Read More
Too much coffee tea
I don’t know why people think that I like mint tea. Sure, I cook with mint. I like to accidentally step on it in someone’s garden and feel it hit my nose with a slap. But tea? Meh. It’s so plain... Read More
A funny thing happened
Retail brick and mortar stores are dying. Retail brick and mortar is a term I didn’t really know or use until a ton of empty storefronts appeared in my neighborhood. No type of retail establishment ... Read More
The best medicine
Laughter. Ice Cream. A long walk. A stiff drink. A day well done. That sounds like playing hooky to me! You know those days when you can’t stand it anymore? I’m talking about the day after that, w... Read More
Sahar, Doctor of Arabic and Comparative Literature, Manhattan
Sahar’s advice to her 18 year old self: People won’t always like that you’re happy to be yourself, but you don’t have to be what people always like. It’s ok to be a slow ... Read More
Give one, keep one
It’s that time of year again. When you go shopping for others, but see a million things you’d like for yourself. Let’s face it, we don’t really look as much or as deeply at ... Read More
Fashion! Turn to the left
I happened to find myself on Madison Avenue the other day. You know, the land of high fashion in the 60s on Mad. Usually you need a pass to get in. I snuck in on my bike. And braked to a halt. It wasn... Read More