From the founder of Ghia—the celebrated brand of nonalcoholic drinks—a stunning cookbook that transports readers to the sun-soaked Mediterranean coast, where the 101 recipes are simple and healthful and built to create connection. Noted young entrepreneur Mélanie is always asked what food pairs well with Ghia, her line of nonalcoholic drinks and other products that’s sold in stores and restaurants nationwide, and the answer is simple: the food she grew up with.The thin strip of Mediterranean coastline called the Riviera has always been a place of convergence—it’s where France relaxes into Italy, and where the formality of French cuisine softens under the Mediterranean sun. Riviera is an ode to this melding of flavors, celebrating the people we love, recipes passed through the generations, flavor over fuss, and slowing time as we spend it with friends—inspired by the stunning landscapes and seascapes that surround us.Riviera is a collection of simple French and Italian dishes that Mélanie grew up cooking, as taught by her beloved French grandmother, Mymo, whose handwritten recipes and notes accompany gorgeous food and lifestyle photography shot on location in the Riviera. The food of Riviera is presented with utter simplicity and a nod to the modern palate, allowing home cooks of all skill levels to make recipes that are as delicious to eat as they are unfussy to prepare (bonus points if they’ll look good on their Instagram feed). In Riviera, Mélanie shares twelve different things readers can do with a lemon, how to make the most out of a market haul, and her thoughtful approach to cooking and entertaining.
