Chef Steven Satterfield shares his go-to recipe for a classic split pea soup, which puts the legumes front and center by cooking them with just water, vegetables, and herbs. Optional garnishes ...

Under a register in the middle of the counter was an open cabinet, perhaps 3 feet by 3 feet. This was my cubby. It was cozy, with pillows and blankets; I decorated the inside with stickers.

Under a register in the middle of the counter was an open cabinet, perhaps 3 feet by 3 feet. This was my cubby. It was cozy, with pillows and blankets; I decorated the inside with stickers.