CLAM PIE—WITH OYSTERS Years ago, at a neighborhood holiday pot-luck party, I got chatting with my neighbor Kayla. Impeccably turned out, all braids and beads, fancy shoelaces and lots of holiday exc...Read More
Youma’s advice to her 18 year old self: Don’t go to college. It’s a complete waste of time. Focus on your business. Focus on your brand. Stop stressing yourself. Mattie is still going to be here...Read More
Party Pretzels—a little heat, a little sweet Stop over at friends for drinks or a little wine—spur of the moment get-togethers. Always a few nibbles on the table too. But some of those friends alw...Read More
Andrea’s advice to her 18 year old self: I have one piece of advice. Be confident in yourself. I was such a Nervous Nelly at the age of 18. Everyone around me influenced me. I really didn’t take t...Read More
DEPRESSION ERA CHOCOLATE CAKE For any of us with people who first came on to American soil through Ellis Island or Castle Garden, then we had people who lived through the Great Depression. We h...Read More
Kira’s advice to her 18 year old self: I would tell myself to not take things so seriously or worry about living my life in a specific way that society sets out and says needs to be lived. I was jus...Read More
Appetizers?? As in “What can I bring?” Uh oh. That holiday neighborhood party thing is here again—and you still think you can’t cook. You always hope when you ask, “What can I bring?” the ...Read More
Justine’s advice to her 18 year old self: Branch out more and do things that make you uncomfortable. That’s the only way we’re able to find what we’re passionate about. Now that I’m 23, I’...Read More
Christiana Campbell’s Sweet Potato Muffins Christiana Campbell was a successful tavern owner in 18th Century Williamsburg, Virginia. The business, which continues to bear her name, still welcomes gu...Read More
Mary Beth’s advice to her 18 year old self: I’m going to paraphrase a quote from an 11th century monk that I heard at the end of yoga class. When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. T...Read More