Riviera

Noted young entrepreneur Mélanie is always asked what food pairs well with Ghia, her line of nonalcoholic drinks sold in stores and restaurants nationwide. The answer is elegantly simple: the food she grew up with. The Riviera—where France relaxes into Italy beneath the Mediterranean sun—has always been a place where formality softens and flavors converge. This stunning cookbook is an ode to that melding, celebrating the generations of recipes passed down, the people we cherish, and the philosophy that the best meals require flavor, not fuss. Featuring handwritten recipes and notes from Mélanie's beloved French grandmother Mymo, alongside gorgeous food and lifestyle photography shot on location, Riviera presents 101 accessible French and Italian dishes. Learn her thoughtful approach to cooking and entertaining: let the market decide your menu, make food people will want to eat, follow recipes loosely, and share generously. From Tarte Soleil to Baci di Dama, each recipe invites home cooks of all levels to create meals as beautiful as they are effortless—the kind that linger long into the evening, fueled by conversation and connection. Made in USA