Summer Kitchen — E.J. Russell

The foolproof recipe for personal redemption and perfect love... Take: - One former rock musician- One almost-MBA turned cooking school studentAdd two heaping spoonfuls (each) of: - responsibility- familial obligation- regretAnd a dash of: - misunderstanding (optional)Stir together in: - one small Vermont townSeason with: - friends- family- foes- and one large ginger catGarnish with: - validation- laughter- just deserts (also desserts) Simmer for one entire summer before serving up a delicious (well-deserved) HEA. Bon Appetit!