Pace of Provence cookbook presents the experience of the French way of living and eating and offers an exciting approach for improved health and quality of life. Although the French diet is often loaded with saturated fats, the French have fewer problems with heart disease and obesity than Americans. The reason for this "French paradox" has a great deal to do with how the French live and take the time of savoring their food. The French believe that enjoying meals is the foundation of a healthy diet. They turn meals into a family affair. They sample a wide variety of foods. They make grocery shopping a fun and creative home activity. They establish a harmonious pattern of menus and prepare quick, delicious dishes intended for day-to-day family meals. More importantly, Pace of Provence shows how we can adapt some French principles to our fast paced American life. The book suggests a realistic plan on how to improve our eating habits, find the time to cook, create a nice ambiance around the meals, include the children in the preparation, organize the kitchen, plan healthy menus and a lot more. This cookbook contains a number of fabulous French recipes, modified for easy preparation in under 20 minutes. Some are classic, some new, all are modified to make meals simpler, healthier and tasty. Even beginners master them quickly.