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Credit...Jenny Huang for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett. Washburne

Hi! I’m back from vacation — rested, sunburned and extremely well-fed. Although cooking is part of my livelihood, it’s also my happy place, and a vacation gives me more time and head space to revel in it. I could take as much time as I liked dreaming up meal plans, experimenting with new ingredients, fussing over garnishes and cute little hors d’oeuvres.