After undergoing a painful divorce, she takes off on a journey around the world.

She then decides to buy a house in Tuscany.

The story follows the latter: a young blogger determined to emulate Julia Child’s cooking techniques.

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Although separated by time, the two different women share a strong passion for food that connects their lives.

Walter eventually embarks on an adventure when he and a colleague are about to lose their job.

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