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Sylvie Bigar

Cassoulet Confessions: Food, France, Family and the Stew That Saved My Soul

Cassoulet Confessions: Food, France, Family and the Stew That Saved My Soul

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Cassoulet Confessions is a memoir by Sylvie Bigar that explores her culinary obsession and quest for identity, set in the southern French countryside. It delves into the history and meaning of cassoulet, and how it connects to her family history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 13 April 2022
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books


Cassoulet Confessions is a captivating memoir by acclaimed food and travel writer Sylvie Bigar that delves into the transformative journey of a simple journalistic assignment that sparked a culinary obsession and evolved into a quest for self-discovery. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the southern French countryside, this honest and poignant narrative vividly captures the yearning for authentic culinary experiences and a universal longing for a sense of belonging.

In this captivating memoir, Sylvie embarks on a transatlantic voyage from her home in New York to the heart of cassoulet's origins in the Occitanie region of Southern France. There, she immerses herself in the world of cassoulet, delving into the quintessential historic meat and bean stew. With each spoonful, she is transported back to her dramatic childhood in Geneva, Switzerland, embarking on an unexpected journey through a web of memories.

As Sylvie delves deeper into the intricacies of her ancestral French cuisine, she uncovers profound meanings and connections to her family history. Through her poetic prose, readers are invited to share in her story, experiencing the aromas of French kitchens, empathizing with her family's dilemmas, and witnessing her internal struggle to understand and embrace her true self.

Cassoulet Confessions is a testament to the power of food, travel, and self-reflection. It reminds us that the simplest of experiences can ignite a passion that transcends boundaries, and that the journey towards self-discovery is a lifelong endeavor filled with unexpected twists and turns.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 142 x 216 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781743797969

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