If you've always wondered how the other half live, now's your chance to play voyeur and experience Provence's produce through the eyes of an erstwhile South African. Author Marita van der Vyver takes readers into her family's home in France and, most importantly, into her kitchen, divulging the recipes of some of their favourite summer dishes. The food is unpretentious and hearty, with neither a frog's leg nor a truffle in sight. Recipes for leek tart and fig ice cream are interspersed with amusing stories and beautiful photography that'll have you hankering for a holiday in France. Summer Food in Provence (Tafelberg) is available from around R250 at most good bookstores.