September 11, 2001, is a day that most people remember vividly, recalling where they were and what they were doing when they heard about the horrific events in lower Manhattan. This year, I was featured on KBTX News in Texas on 9/11, where we discussed my connection to that day and my inspirational memoir, Cooking Inspired. In the book, I share my journey of emerging from a dark place in the months following this unimaginable tragedy in New York City. I did this through the fundamental principles of cooking—nothing fancy or intricate. This method can be used to help overcome many of life’s challenges. To learn more, click the video below.