The changing weather and rainy days brought along cold and flu season, and unfortunately for your immune system, you got hit hard.

Penelope assured you that her famous chicken noodle soup would clear your sinuses in no time. She told you that you could help, and you could have some wholesome girl times, but your ‘help’ consisted of sitting at the counter and passing her a ladle and peeling the few odd garlic cloves.

The small kitchen quickly filled with the aroma of onions and spices and as you waited, you could almost feel your sickness fading away.

“Open up, sunshine..” Penelope said, beckoning you closer to her ladle