01/24/2026
A day at the Institute of Culinary Education — exactly where I love to be whenever I’m in New York. Cooking with Chef Sue is always a gift. She’s one of those rare teachers who shares her knowledge with such generosity and joy.
I spent some time in the library flipping through beautiful cookbooks, then we dove into the kitchen: poached salmon with beurre blanc, pasta al pesto genovese, and a steak with a deep red wine sauce. Pure happiness.
It’s freezing outside, but my heart is warm. Days like this remind me why I keep showing up to learn, to practice, to stay curious.
How are you keeping your curiosity alive these days — and how important is learning in your life?