One thing that gives me joy and has allowed for a moment’s pause in all of this uncertainty is cooking. Learning new recipes and making good food with my parents was such a cornerstone of life growing up and we have continued the tradition of making our family dinner as the anchor in our day. Under lockdown , I have occasionally had the opportunity to cook and explore recipes once again. This weekend we made a Southern meal of Fried Chicken (brined in buttermilk), Waffles, and Kale (collard greens style). It was a team effort and ended up being a delicious family dinner that just sparked joy & creativity.