Green Olive Cake Cake aux Olives Vertes @GingerandNutmeg
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Understanding Provence’s Olives and Green Olive Cake

A quick and delicious appetizer bread that’s easy to make and even easier to eat! A savoury delight with salted olives, rich smoky duck breast and creamy bites of Gruyère. A must for your next dinner party.

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Pool Mas des Avelines @OlivesVines
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Escapes in the Olives and Vines of Provence

A summertime escape to the Cote d’Azur from the French Alps. Heavenly! One might be tempted to describe the combination of a villa near Bandol, in Provence, and a home in the French mountain resort of Val d’Isère as the “the best of both worlds.” In 2010, Su Stephens and …

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Black olives, rosemary and a little preserved lemon

Last summer, on a wine-tasting visit to Bellet in the hills above Nice, I tasted and bought some of Domaine de la Source’s delicious pâte d’olives made with the local chillier black olives.   The French term for this little treat in a jar translates into English as the somewhat …

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Green Olive Cake Provence
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Cake Aux Olives Vertes – Green Olive Cake Recipe

It is time for the olive harvest in Provence, where most of the fruit is turned into healthy oil. However, some are left whole for snacking with a glass of local rosé. Here is a savoury recipe for quick bread made with olives.   This is an easy, quick bread …

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Adventures and Culinary Pleasures How I Fell in Love with Provence

Carole Bumpus began exploring Provence in 1997 when she and her husband Winston visited the region for the first time with two other couples. Their stay in a remote village in the Var provides a flavour of Provencal life away from the crowds and enough of a taste of the …

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Sisteron Vallee du Jabron Vallee du Jabron Haute Provence
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Enjoy the Tastes of Haute-Provence on a Scenic Culinary and Cultural Drive

Flavourful Route des Saveurs et des Senteurs de Haute-Provence The Alpes de Haute Provence department is the road slightly less travelled but not undiscovered. With easy access to natural settings, this area is a getaway with activities for sporty types (mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, trail running and more). Many …

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Wine Tours in Provence
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Dreaming of Provence? Make it a Reality with idreamprovence Exclusive Tours

Anyone who appreciates nature’s splendour, embraces cultural traditions, and relishes culinary brilliance needs to travel to Provence. Since your visit to Provence needs a perfect starting point, join Abi Treanor and Pierre Giammalva on an idreamprovence exclusive tour. Choose from their meticulously designed day tours, such as a city walk, …

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Spring Events in Provence
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Provence Côte d’Azur Spring Events and Festivals in 2025

Spring Events in Provence Provence is lovely in the Springtime. As with most of the year, the sun shines brightly, but you should expect an odd rainstorm. Moisture in this period is critical for the grapes, olives, and almonds to start their growing cycles. The apple, pear, apricot, cherry, and …

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Seasonal Bitter Orange Wine
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Treat Yourself to a Taste of Provence with Seasonal Bitter Orange Wine

Bitter orange wine is a traditional, refreshing, and convivial aperitif typical of Provence. It recalls sunny days and the song of cicadas. This article about bitter orange wine is written in French and English for readers who want to improve their language skills. There’s a recipe below for making bitter …

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Cranberry Tart with Organic Olive Oil
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Holiday Baking: Festive Cranberry Tart Recipe from Provence

Do particular foods make you think of the holiday season? For me, the appearance of cranberries in the supermarket is a sure sign that Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities are around the corner. The cranberry tart recipe below is from Moulin Castelas, a beautiful olive plantation and mill near Les Baux …

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