How to Host Like a Parisian "I think the beauty of French hosting is that the evening—or even lunch hour—starts with a drink and a snack," says Peppler. "It's meant to open your appetite, palate, and heart to the rest of the meal, and that's something we don't do in the States. There's often drinks with dinner, but it's not this focused, low-ABV cultural point to organically usher in the evening that France has." Luckily, for those of us who haven't mastered the art of l'apero, Peppler's book is divided into three main categories: Before (Pre-Dinner Drinks + Snacks), During (Supper + Sides), and After (Sweet Snacks + Post-Dinner Drinks) to help us master the beautifully seamless flow of French entertaining. While this may seem like a big undertaking (and a lot of alcohol!), Peppler's book is full of simple recipes made with top-quality ingredients to create a modern yet timeless French meal without much fuss—plus, plenty of