Happy #PubDay, CASSOULET CONFESSIONS! In this culinary memoir, award-winning food and travel writer Sylvie Bigar reflects on the simple journalistic assignment that sparked a culinary obsession and transcended into a quest for identity. Sylvie recounts traveling from her home in New York to the origin of cassoulet: the Occitanie region of Southern France. There she immerses herself in all things cassoulet. From her first spoonful, she is transported back to her dramatic childhood in Switzerland, and finds herself journeying through an unexpected rabbit hole of memories. Not only does she discover the deeper meanings of her ancestral French cuisine, but she ultimately confronts her Jewish family’s unsettling, complex history. Following the literary tradition of gourmand writers like Ruth Reichl, Bill Buford, and Erin French, Bigar engulfs the reader in the simmering smells of the kitchen and creates a story of food and family that will linger on the palate. Swipe to see Bigar’s stunning same-day cassoulet, featured in the September issue of @foodandwine. Photos by @tschauer 📸 “Deliciously weaving her story and memories into one of the most classic and unforgettable dishes in French cuisine, Sylvie’s book feeds the mind, spirit, and stomach.” —Dominique Ansel, chef/owner, Dominique Ansel Bakery