Gemotions

"Chef Antoine's Secret Risotto" - *her* secret risotto. Maria felt a warmth bloom in her chest that had nothing to do with the dish itself. Antoine, the celebrity chef, had taken her recipe and made it his own. The television screen practically shouted, "Success!" but she didn't feel rage, just a slight clenching in her stomach.

She knew how hard it was, being alone, trying to make a name for yourself in the cooking world. She knew the hours of dedication, the financial struggles. She picked up her phone and called her niece. “I've got a great idea for a new catering menu," Maria said with a lightness she didn't expect.