Guests are on their own for noon and evening meals. Clayton asks guests if they have any dietary preferences. Among her guests coming to visit Grinnell College, there are many vegetarians, diabetics, and Jewish people who don't eat pork, she notes. While Clayton grew up in the restaurant business, she and her older sister didn't cook much. Clayton uses prepared foods.
Pizza is an example.
She uses a prepared crust and Ragu sauce. Using the right pan is crucial, she says. Clayton uses a round pan bought from a restaurant supplier.