A Spoonful of Sun

Life is better under the sun―and so is food. Widely celebrated as one of the healthiest ways to eat, the Mediterranean diet continues to inspire cooks around the world. But how does a modern cook make it their own? From her beautiful home in the heart of Provence in the south of France, Pauline Chardin explores this question with sensitivity and creativity. Working with local ingredients, seasonal produce, and flavors shaped as much by her surroundings as by her travels, she brings a fresh, contemporary perspective to Mediterranean cooking. A self-taught cook with a natural eye for beauty, Pauline creates recipes that are both effortless and nourishing―perfect for everyday life. This updated edition follows the success of the original publication in 2022 and features a stunning new cover design. More than just a cookbook, it is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with the rhythms of nature, and bring its ever-changing abundance to the table with simplicity and imagination.