"When famed French chef Roger Vergé of a 3-star Michelin restaurant visited Nathalie’s home, the author proposed a fanciful French meal, but Nathalie instead wanted to share the food of the South — fried catfish and cheese grits. The author writes, "I didn’t get it then, thinking you doubted my ability, but I get it now," capturing a lesson in culinary identity and rootedness." - Virginia Willis