Susannah Locketti: "Julie & Julia" was just the movie I needed to see after years of trying to complete my first cookbook. The movie is based on the real lives of Julia Child (played by Meryl Streep) and Julie Powell (Amy Adams). Child's life is chronicled during her years in France, where she attended the infamous Cordon Bleu cooking school, and later collaborated and began work on her celebrated cookbook, "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." Julie Powell is a thirty-year-old, mild-mannered procrastinator who is inspired so much by Julia's life that she decides to spend a year cooking her way through the 500+ recipes in Julia's cookbook while blogging about the experience.

The stories of both women are supported by the undying love of the men in their lives. Paul is Julia's devoted husband who supports her endeavors with such warmth, while Julie's husband, Eric, supports her crazy culinary quest despite nervous breakdowns and at times a self-centered attitude.

At the core of this movie is a message of optimism to accomplish goals in our lives, no matter how lofty or absurd they may seem. The movie is also a reminder to those around us to lovingly support those dreams. I'll admit this aspect of the movie made me cry. My ex chose not to support my culinary dreams, and it was tough eating newly created meals alone or going through the ups and downs of my culinary career without a caring support system. Watching Julia Child's husband sweetly complimenting and photographing her deboned duck was heartwarming. Even more heartwarming was hearing Julie's husband ask "What's for dinner?" after the two reconciled a fight.

No matter our dreams, it is food that will always provide the nourishment and energy to complete the ambitious journey. "Julie & Julia" reminds viewers that the true recipe for success is hope, love, and a double batch of Boeuf Bourguignon‎.

Anyone that eats should definitely nosh on "Julie & Julia."

Susannah Locketti is an on-air chef and lifestyles personality discovered by the Food Network. Susannah is the mother of 2 boys, and specializes in low-cost approaches to food and home. She is currently working on her first cookbook.