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In this interview,conducted in November 2017 in Chicago,IL,Karizma Blackburn (17) interviews her father Clifton Blackburn(64) about the identity he has molded into from childhood and family lineage. He depicts the laughter of memories that can bring joy.Mr.Blackburn reveals how huge...

In Oxford, MS on November 24, 2018 a granddaughter (Margaret Rowland) and her grandmother (Harriett Rowland) enjoy a wonderful thanksgiving talking about her grandmothers life. They talk about her job and her thoughts on Elvis Presley. As well as all...

Miguel talks about growing up in Argentina, coming to America, and what is important in life.

This interviewed was done with the assistance of a translator. Gricelda talks about things she misses from Mexico (food!) and what types of culture events would be fun to incorporate into life in Richmond. She also talks about how she...

In this interview, Erin Chatman (16) talks to her Grandad, Godfrey Johnson (65), about his life, growing up in the 50s and 60s. He touches on being a black child during the prime of the civil rights era, his fight...

We discussed the significance of an heirloom family quilt and the memories it conjures up of our grandmothers and the impact they’ve had on our lives.

Grandma on my dads side, Linda Geppert, in Kansas City MO. In this interview we talk alot about how my grandma grew up. We also talked alot about how she views modern society differently because of her experiences. Finally, we...

Michael Alto (43) shares a conversation with his spouse, Robert Neumann (44), about their sad and happy memories, as well as their wishes for a future generation.

Part one of two: Maria sits down with Alison and translator Kaitlyn to talk about family, her move to Richmond, and ways she believes we can incorporate more Mexican culture into the town she has grown to love and appreciate!

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Reno, Nevada, Anthony Ritter (16) interviews his uncle Matt Manseur (52) about childhood life and special memories. Matt shares stories of cooking from a young age and building bicycles. He enlightens Anthony...

My name is Jack Kilcourse and I interviewed my Dad about what influenced me to want to become a chef

In this interview, on November 28th, 2019 in Oregon Wisconsin, Donna Hillmann talks about her childhood on a farm in Milton Wisconsin, her family (siblings, parents, origin) , growing up and raising a family ( husband Friedo Hillmann, children Jeff,...

Carolyn "Sue" Theriot (79) talks to her son Jude Theriot (50) about growing up in Parks, Louisiana, how she met her husband, and her time living in West Africa.

This is an interview with my grandmother who has lived a very full and interesting life. From growing up in a poor village in Greece, to traveling across the ocean to the United States in the seventies, she has gained...

Mindy and her Mom Shannon talk about things in her past like how she grew up and stories to tell that'll give others lessons about life.

Sima and his grandma, Irene, talk about Irene’s life the morning after a long day of hosting a 50 person Thanksgiving Day party

Cynthia Haslem (79) talks about her childhood experiences growing up in a strict household in the 50’s and 60’s. Cindy lived in Dearborn Michigan her whole life, having dreams of becoming a veterinarian, but her elders would not allow her...

In my dad’s career life, he has been selling sport clothes, coached teams, and finally business and company. He met many difficulties such as family don’t trust him could start it successfully. He also want to be a chief. He...

Loving her family. Cooking for people

We talked about memories of food growing up, how food is connecting us to our community right now, and what we’ve learned about food during this pandemic.

An interview with me (13yrs) and my grandpa (70yrs) about his life for school

Interview between Claudia (Miami) and Amanda (Georgia) about their relationship with food and cooking.

In this interview, conducted in November 2017 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, Izabella Rodrigues (15) interviews her grandmother Mary Jane Rodrigues (73) about their family history and her teenage life. Mrs. Rodrigues shares stories about her summers and her jobs as...

Rose and Stacey talk about meeting in 2005 when they worked at Scala's Bistro in San Francisco, they talk about the ups and downs of working in restaurants, what they learned, and Rose talks about her award winning pear gallette.

In this interview, recorded on November 22, 2018 in Sarver, Pennsylvania, Summer Arner (17) interviews her Great Grandmother Helen Arner (97) about her life growing up in the early 1900s. Helen shares stories about her family as a child and...