FINDING ELENA
The faces around me grew familiar, the voices less distant.
I never forgot I hadn't truly escaped Brad, but I learned to live again.
I asked, and Julia allowed me scheduled access to the kitchen.
Grateful for the opportunity, I experimented with ingredients and came up with a creative mix of classic, fusion, and inventive dishes, each reflecting my unique ability to pull flavors and techniques from around the world.
The kids had a plethora of meal options, enough to make meal times feel like a global food tour.
And I got to preserve my sanity, doing what I loved.