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🎷 The Ritual Begins

As you step into the soft-lit universe of With Love, Meghan, let Sinatra’s voice guide you like a candle through memory. “Days of Wine and Roses” is a song about fleeting beauty, about moments that shimmer and vanish—but leave behind warmth.

Just like Samin Nosrat’s Monday Dinner, or Chrissy Teigen’s flower pressing, these rituals are ephemeral yet transformative. They don’t last forever, but they change us.

So as you stir the pot, light the candles, and gather your chosen family, let Sinatra’s voice wrap around you like a silk scarf. “Days of Wine and Roses” isn’t just a soundtrack—it’s a mood, a memory, a mirror. And in Meghan’s world, it’s the perfect jazz-soaked invitation to slow down, lean in, and savor the ritual.

🎶 🕯️🍷🥗🌸📖🛋️🫶🏡🎷 🔊 Days Of Wine And Roses - Frank Sinatra

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When the second season of With Love, Meghan premiered, I expected charming aesthetics, heartfelt conversations, and a sprinkle of celebrity sparkle.

What I didn’t expect was a quiet nudge toward something deeply personal—a new weekly ritual that would reshape how I connect with others. Inspired by an episode featuring chef and author Samin Nosrat, I found myself craving not just chicken salad, but community, warmth, and shared intention.

🍽️ Monday Dinner: A Recipe for Connection

In episode four, Meghan welcomes Samin Nosrat into her Montecito kitchen, where the two prepare a vibrant chicken salad and talk about something even more nourishing—Nosrat’s weekly tradition called Monday Dinner.

For four years, she’s hosted friends around her table, sharing responsibilities, stories, and meals. What began as casual gatherings among acquaintances has blossomed into a chosen family. “Proximity and time has created a depth of the relationships that I don't know I could have ever imagined,” Nosrat tells Meghan. It’s not just dinner—it’s ritual, it’s refuge, it’s a kind of secular spirituality. “We call it our religion.”

🌸 The Joy of Doing with Our Hands

This theme of tactile connection runs throughout the season. In episode one, Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar, joins Meghan to make flower bouquets. “It’s been one of the most joyful days,” she says, reflecting on the simple pleasure of creating something beautiful with her hands.

Chrissy Teigen echoes this in episode two, pressing flowers into jewelry and sharing how these hands-on moments ease her anxiety. “The only time I'm not nervous is when I'm doing something like this.” These scenes remind us that joy doesn’t always come from grand gestures—it often blooms in the quiet, creative spaces we make for ourselves and others.

🧡 Rituals That Root Us

What struck me most was how these rituals—whether cooking, crafting, or simply gathering—offer something many of us are missing: rootedness. Nosrat’s reflection on how religion once provided that sense of rhythm and belonging, and how her dinners now fill that role, felt especially poignant.

In a world that often feels fragmented and fast-paced, these weekly moments become anchors. They’re not about perfection or performance—they’re about presence.

🌟 Conclusion: A Ritual Worth Keeping

I may not be marbling scarves or making olive oil soap anytime soon, but I’ve started my own version of Monday Dinner. It’s simple: a shared meal, a rotating host, no phones, and lots of laughter.

Inspired by Meghan’s show and Samin’s wisdom, I’ve found a new way to connect—with friends, with food, and with the kind of joy that only comes from showing up. Because sometimes, the most powerful rituals are the ones we create ourselves.

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