It's important to find small pockets of joy and contentment where we can. I've always found solace in cooking. Perhaps it is because learning to curate a meal was a seed my grandmother planted so many moons ago, and one I will be forever grateful for. Maybe the peace I find in my, oh so messy, kitchen stems from my desire to purposefully harness my creativity. Or maybe it's because I appreciate the individuality of each ingredient and how, when combined, the unique person