An intimate and revealing collection of food essays from some of America's most acclaimed writers, exploring how food can bring joy and solace at a tough juncture. Lev Grossman on divorce and delicious tofu, Claire Messud on the significance of her mother's shrimp and avocado salad followed by prune-stuffed pork tenderloin and other compassionate and celebratory personal reflections An illustrated anthology of essays about the comfort foods--and recipes--that helped writers survive painful times in their lives. With contributions from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Lev Grossman, Claire Messud, Maile Meloy, Alexander Chee, Edwidge Danticat, and many more.many more.
