Without mantras or manifestos, 29 writers serve up sharp, sweet, and candid memories; salty irreverence; and delicious original recipes.  Food is so much more than what we eat. The Cassoulet Saved Our Marriage is an anthology of original essays about how we learn (and relearn) to eat, and how pivotal food is beyond the table. 

With essays from:

   • Keith Blanchard
   • Max Brooks
   • Melissa Clark
   • Elizabeth Crane
   • Aleksandra Crapanzano
   • Gregory Dicum
   • Elrena Evans
   • Jeff Gordinier
   • Caroline M. Grant
   • Phyllis Grant
   • Libby Gruner
   • Lisa Catherine Harper
   • Deborah Copaken Kogan and Paul Kogan
   • Jen Larsen
   • Edward Lewine
   • Chris Malcomb
   • Lisa McNamara
   • Dani Klein Modisett
   • Catherine Newman
   • Thomas Peele
   • Deesha Philyaw
   • Neal Pollack
   • Barbara Rushkoff
   • Bethany Saltman
   • K. G. Schneider
   • Sarah Shey
   • Stacie Stukin
   • Karen Valby