"The Timeless New Yorker's Weekly Ritual: Her Beloved Simple Egg Dish"

Hilda Jaffe, a 100-year-old New Yorker, attributes her longevity to good genes, brisk walking, and staying busy. She enjoys a simple and nourishing diet, often ordering two eggs over easy with home fries at her local diner. Jaffe believes that her self-sufficiency at her age is a remarkable feat and has enrolled herself in studies on the genetics of longevity to understand why some people live longer in excellent health.