A cookbook taught me everything I know about home - and sobriety | Joseph Earp

The article recounts the author's 20s journey from feeling like they were always escaping home due to fear and addiction, leading them to neglect food and cook. After quitting drinking at some point, they found joy in cooking, inspired by Nigel Slater's work, which transformed their life. They met their partner Rosie through shared culinary experiences, highlighting the power of small changes and self-recovery. The author reflects on the slow process of healing from addiction, emphasizing the importance of staying sober every day and the unexpected ways love and cooking can transform lives.