From James Beard Book Award finalist Rebekah Peppler: The definitive guide to the food drink
and lifestyle of southeastern France featuring 100 recipes that reflect the simple seasonal
and multicultural French table from a modern perspective. For centuries artists vacationers
and food writers have fallen hard for the charms of the south of France. And like many regions
where landscapes and people happily crash into each other the food is dynamic and exciting. In
Le Sud Rebekah Peppler distills the flavors techniques and spirit of Provence the Alps
and Cote d'Azur into a never-before-seen collection of recipes photographs and stories that
give us a fresh new look at the region. This French cuisine cookbook and lifestyle guide
shares 100 sweet savory and cocktail recipes along with 100+ transporting photographs that
expand our perception from lavender fields and afternoon pastis to a geographically and
culturally diverse region of ocean rivers mountains marshes and plains and the delicious
dishes that represent them. As in A Table -her inspiring cookbook about dining the Parisian
way-Peppler prioritizes simplicity over complicated techniques and sketches the meals that fuel
simple gatherings meet-ups hikes and days at the beach. Interwoven with the recipes are
sidebars and primers that elevate a reader's knowledge of southern French staples: wines of the
region after-dinner drinking how little one can wear to the beach and healing by the sea. Le
Sud is more than a recipe book it is also a deep celebration of this historic diverse
abundant enchanting region that has captured the imaginations of so many. ACCESSIBLE FRENCH
COOKING: With dishes that are easy enough to whip up on a weeknight but impressive enough to
serve at a party Le Sud gives home cooks the tools they need to recreate the magic of a
Provencal evening anywhere in the world. Included are simple and fresh southern French classics
like dips (tapenade pesto aioli) crudite charcuterie roasted or grilled chicken and fish
various unfussy methods for endless summertime vegetables and must-have poolside beverages.
MORE THAN A COOKBOOK: With insight into the staples of southern French living like how to
source the brightest rose marche must-haves tips on hosting and the longstanding tradition
of apero this book is so much more than a collection of recipes. In Le Sud Rebekah Peppler
uncovers the region's true beauty and dynamism through her fresh perspective and delicious
guidance. A GORGEOUS GIFT FOR FRANCOPHILES: Filled with Joann Pai's evocative photography of
delicious French food Provencal markets Alpine vistas white beaches on the cote and more
readers will feel as if they are traveling through the south of France when they dive into this
laidback-yet-chic exploration of all-things coastal. Perfect for:- Francophiles and fans of
French cuisine and culture - Anyone who loves to eat seasonally and cook with fresh ingredients
- Home cooks looking for French recipes that rely on ease and accessibility rather than fancy
techniques - Fans of Rebekah Peppler's work including A Table her James Beard
Award-nominated book Aperitif and her writing in the New York Times - People of all ages who
like to plan unfussy meals with delicious food and minimal prep
