Author: Kitchen Hive
It’s 1775 all over again
I’m wandering innocently enough through Central Park and what do to my wondering eyes should appear but a woman in a full on peach brocade dress and wig circa 18th century. I immediately pull out ... Read More
Don’t pick up the phone
I don’t know anyone from Pine Bluff, Arkansas or from Lima, Ohio or even from San Bernadino, California. Do you? Even so, people move all over the country and now they take their crazy area codes—... Read More
Lydia, Student, Midtown
Lydia’s advice to her 18 year old self: Be brave. Be bolder in making decisions. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or of what other people think of you. Just be yourself.... Read More
Happy 4th of July!
What is your personal commemoration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence? Share with me in the comments section! Talk Real Now will be back with Wednesday Women tomorrow. Enjoy your holid... Read More
Happy almost 4th of July
Revolutionary Cookbook will be back next Monday, July 10. In the meantime, ponder this 1800 portrait of the master architect of the Declaration of Independence: Thomas Jefferson.... Read More
Hot times!
Summer in the city. They say it’s about the journey. Good thing, since it took me three tries to get Rockaway Beach on the new ferry. For $1 extra you can bring your bike. (No Citibikes out here!) I... Read More
Liberia – one year after Ebola
One year ago this month, the largest and deadliest Ebola outbreak ever was officially declared over in the last country with active cases: Liberia. Talking to people is one of the best ways to learn a... Read More
Elena, Peace Corps Volunteer, Burkina Faso
Elena’s advice to her 18 year old self: You are not as invincible as you think you are. It is going to take a lot longer for you to ‘grow up’ than you want, but that’s ok. Lear... Read More