{"product_id":"aperitif-cocktail-hour-the-french-way-a-recipe-book-hardcover","title":"Apéritif: Cocktail Hour the French Way: A Recipe Book - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRebekah Peppler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD NETWORK\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrab a light drink and a bite, and enjoy cocktail hour, the French way.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the French, the fleeting interlude between a long workday and the evening meal to come is not meant to be hectic or crazed. Instead, that time is a much needed chance to pause, take a breath, and reset with light drinks and snacks. Whether it's a quick affair before dashing out the door to your favorite Parisian bistro or a lead-up to a more lavish party, \u003ci\u003eApéritif\u003c\/i\u003e is about kicking off the night, rousing the appetite, and doing so with the carefree spirit of connection and conviviality. \u003ci\u003eApéritif\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates that easygoing lifestyle with simple yet stylish recipes for both classic and modern French apéritif-style cocktails, along with French-inspired bites and hors d'oeuvres. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKeeping true to the apéritif tradition, you'll find cocktail recipes that use lighter, low-alcohol spirits, fortified wines, and bitter liqueurs. The impressive drinks have influences from both Old World and New, but are always low fuss and served barely embellished--an easy feat to pull off for the relaxed host at home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eApéritif \u003c\/i\u003ealso offers recipes for equally breezy bites, such as Radishes with Poppy Butter, Gougères, Ratatouille Dip, and Buckwheat-Sel Gris Crackers. For evenings that are all about ease and approachability without sacrificing style or flavor, \u003ci\u003eApéritif \u003c\/i\u003emakes drinking and entertaining at home as effortless, fun, and effervescent as the offerings themselves \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eApéritif\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"With a dram of humor, Ms. Peppler provides a primer with the history and uses of various apéritifs.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times, \u003c\/i\u003e \"19 Best Cookbooks of Fall 2018\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With witty and honest prose and stunning photography, this book is one to keep out on the coffee table (or bar cart).\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, \"Best Cocktail Books of Fall 2018\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Step aside, Italian aperitivo. This book moves over into the equally stylish and luxurious territory of the French cocktail hour, providing recipes for classic and contemporary before-dinner French cocktails, along with light bites.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eEpicurious\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eREBEKAH PEPPLER is an American writer and food stylist living in Paris. Her clients include the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times, Bon Appétit, Real Simple, \u003c\/i\u003e Food Network, and multiple cookbooks. You can find more on rebekahpeppler.com and instagram.com\/rebekahpeppler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.1 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 16, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984318464301,"sku":"9781524761752","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/lAxUB6aqfm9781524761752.webp?v=1776092405","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/aperitif-cocktail-hour-the-french-way-a-recipe-book-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}