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!