How Cooking Became My Secret to Finding Joy

Rediscovering the Love of Cooking: How a Trip to Italy Transformed My Approach to Food, Family, and Finding Joy in Everyday Life

Last night, I spent two blissful hours cooking a new recipe for my girl Jackie, who was coming over for a casual dinner and catch-up. I’ve been watching Julia on Prime—a series about the life of Julia Child—and it inspired me to get her classic cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and start experimenting with new recipes.

I chose Coq Au Vin—the classic French dish of slow-cooked chicken in red wine sauce—and as Julia would say, it was divine!