Ghia Founder Mélanie Masarin On Her Debut Cookbook “Riviera”

For episode two of “The New Home,” our miniseries in partnership with Fisher & Paykel, we’re spotlighting Mélanie Masarin. Founder of the nonalcoholic apéritif brand Ghia and author of the new cookbook “Riviera: Recipes from the Coast of France and Italy,” Mélanie is known for her distinct point of view—whether she’s building a category-defining beverage brand or creating a cookbook inspired by her French and Italian roots. 

She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the inspiration behind “Riviera,” from her grandmother’s kitchen notebook to summers in the south of France, and how she translated an intuitive, no-measure cooking style into an approachable cookbook. They also discuss Mélanie’s journey building Ghia, the realities of launching a beverage brand, and her philosophy around simple, joyful cooking and hosting. Plus, she shares a few of her go-to “unf*ckable” recipes and tips for effortless entertaining.

Click here for Mélanie’s Soupe Au Pistou recipe from “Riviera.”

Thank you to Fisher & Paykel for supporting our show. 

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More on Mélanie: Instagram, Ghia, “Riviera” cookbook
More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series