Q + A: Anna Rossi
By Nina Livingstone | Edible Boston Magazine Photos by Michael Piazza Growing up on Bainbridge Island off the coast of Seattle, exposure to haute cuisine was limited, admits Anna Rossi, who describes an “out-on-the-town dinner” there as a “Costco hot dog and Pepsi special on a Friday night.” Today, Rossi is an Emmy Award–winning lifestyle [...]
My Three Senses
On “My Three Senses” Nina talks with psychic reader Kelly Spangler from Salem, Massachusetts. Kelly offers to do a reading for one of my guests on the show. As always, a few surprises await you. https://www.mixcloud.com/radioperkins/ninas-3-senses-003-kelly-spangler-07-12-24/
Vermont’s first openly gay congressperson takes on injustice with a heart of passion
Vermont’s first openly gay congressperson takes on injustice with a heart of passion By Nina Livingstone When Becca Balint decided to step into the political arena, she never thought to hide the fact she was a lesbian. “I’ve always been firm in leading with authenticity and courage,” said the U.S. representative from Vermont. As [...]
A profile of courage: Joanie Cullinan turns personal tragedy into something positive
By Nina Livingstone Joanie Cullinan has a thing about John F. Kennedy. For one, she sees a resemblance in the hair department. For another, Cullinan is her own profile in courage. In 2009, the Boston College graduate became the first female firefighter in Wellesley, Massachusetts, in over 20 years. She was also out as [...]
From Harvard to horror: Allan Piper talks about his newest film ‘eVil Sublet’
By Nina Livingstone In a weird twist of fate, you might say, Donald Trump is the man behind Allan Piper’s newest film “eVil Sublet.” “In 2016, I was a filmmaker on Hillary Clinton’s campaign. I was in charge of all the online videos about her opponent. This made me an expert in Donald Trump,” he [...]
Q + A: Sheldon Lloyd, City Fresh Foods
By Nina Livingstone | Edible Boston Magazine Photos by Michael Piazza Sheldon Lloyd describes his brother, Glynn, as a visionary—a man who believes a community-based business can serve the city’s neediest and not only survive, but thrive. In 1994, Glynn Lloyd started City Fresh Foods in a 500-square-foot building in Dudley Square (now known [...]
Annette Bening made a splash as Hasty’s Woman of the Year
When we arrived in Harvard Square, Annette Bening had already been serenaded to by the Harvard Krokodiloes and honored with her Hasty Pudding parade through Harvard Yard. But it was the official roasting of the two-time Golden Globe winner that drew us to Farkas Hall on a busy Tuesday night. It was your typical February [...]
Local actress shares tidbits about her time with ‘Julia’
by Nina Livingstone | Edible Boston online Photo credits: Seacia Pavao/Max Local actress Donna Ognibene worked on the set of both seasons of “Julia” and found herself privy to Christine Tobin’s dishes, as well as sharing her own cookies with the cast and crew. “Our eyes enjoyed a feast in every scene,” says Ognibene. “Christine [...]
The Kitchen Within: Christine Tobin’s Menu for ‘Julia’ on HBO Max
By Nina Livingstone | Edible Boston online Photo courtesy of Donna Ognibene Season two of “ Julia” premiered on Nov. 16 with three episodes, followed by one a week until its finale on Dec. 21. Both Julia Child and Christine Tobin faced the same challenge: preparing a successful loup en croûte. Tobin is the Boston-based [...]
Claudia Goldin gets the Nobel call
Congratulations to Harvard’s Claudia Goldin, who this morning learned she’d won the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. Goldin is the third woman to receive the economics Nobel, and the first to win it solo. “I think there are two ways that people find out [if they’ve won a Nobel]. They find out when they [...]
A Crash, a Diagnosis, and a Double Scoop: Joanie Cullinan on Her New Path
By Nina Livingstone | Boston Spirit Magazine For Boston College graduate Joanie Cullinan becoming a member of the Wellesley Fire Department was a perfect match. Growing up with three brothers, the Needham native was competitive - an athlete who “played every sport possible.” She knew she needed a career that spanned both of her passions: [...]
A Conversation with Ken and Verveine Oringer
By Nina Livingstone | Edible Boston Photos courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen After Verveine Oringer was diagnosed with celiac disease at ten years old in early 2020, mealtimes quickly became a family affair as everyone adjusted to her new gluten-free diet. Still, unhappy with the way many gluten-free dishes tasted, Verveine and her dad, [...]
Q+A: Nia Grace brings success together through community, food and music!
By Nina Livingstone | Edible Boston Magazine Photos by Michael Piazza Nia Grace’s mother could not have chosen a more fitting name for her daughter. In Swahili, Nia means “purpose” and is one of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa, which focuses on unity of family and building of community. The owner of three Boston [...]
Sweet Dreams Are Made of This
A Chocolate Dream mother-daughter team share recipe for success By Nina Livingstone Vicki Frassica and Mary Nielsen A Chocolate Dream on Leonard Street in Belmont Center has been thriving for almost three decades, thanks to mother-daughter duo Mary Nielsen and Vicki Frassica. When small businesses felt the oppressive crush from the pandemic, the [...]
From NYC, Rebecca Alexander has something to say: She will “Not Fade Away”
Nina's 9: Interview with Rebecca Alexander By Nina Livingstone Rebecca Alexander has shared her story on national television, as an international keynote speaker, and in her award-winning memoir, “Not Fade Away: A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found.” The author, psychotherapist, extreme athlete, group fitness instructor, disability rights advocate, and public speaker carries degrees from Columbia University [...]