a look at that life. >> nine years ago a happily married kate gosselin already mom to twin girls was expecting sextuplets with husband johne must watch families of reality tv with tlc's hit show jon and kate plus 8. >> very swiftly we turned into two different people. >> but after years in the spotlight weathering a public and messy divorce, jon and kate went their separate ways and the show ended it's run. >> now, kate is focussing on raising the 8 kids on her own and awaiting her new addition, a cookbook called love is in the mix. it comes straight from her heart. >> so good. >> reporter: we recently caught up with the family for sunday night dinner as she shared her kitchen secrets with us. >> faster the better. >> reporter: while managing to get 8 school lunches ready for 8 growing kids. >> okay. >> reporter: but one thing is for sure, with kate, kara, maddy, alexis, hannah, aiden, colin, and joel, there's love in every bite for kate plus her 8. nbc news, new york. >> and kate gosselin is here this morning to share stories and memories from her first cookbook called love is in the mix. >> good morning. >> good morning