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