Olives

Discover the Olive Oil Producers of the Alpilles a Driving Tour by Village

November 1, 2024

“The origin of the olive tree is lost in time, coinciding and mingling with the expansion of the Mediterranean civilizations which for centuries governed the destiny of mankind and left their imprint on Western culture.” ~ International Olive Council Olives of Provence If you like olives, wine, and beautiful vistas, a driving or cycling tour …

Chef Burnell Shively · Local Food Producers · Taste

Excellent Olive Oil from the Var the Tastes of Provence

June 8, 2023

Few things exist so precious and beneficial to our health and happiness than that pure, liquid gold – olive oil. Softening, calming and astringent, olive oil nourishes strengthens and protects us inside and out. Containing vitamins E and K, omegas 3 and 6, and phenolic compounds, olive oil promotes anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory reactions in our …

Julie Whitmarsh · Local Food Producers · Taste

The Joys of Our First Olive Harvest in Provence

February 22, 2022

We love our little house and the garden we’ve made here. I have a fig tree, a little cherry tree and even an apricot sapling, all in large tubs on the terrace, but the one thing that we don’t have is an olive tree. We planted one many years ago in the UK when I …

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Fire Destroys an Olive Grove in Provence

July 13, 2021

As in many parts of the world, hot summer months in Provence bring an increased risk of forest fires. Fire in the Olives If we ever needed a reminder that all it takes is a spark, our friends at Les Pastras lost 180 olive trees to a grass fire on July 8th. Dry conditions, a …

Appetizer · Ashley Tinker · Breads · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Savoury Quick Loaf a Ham and Olive Cake

October 14, 2020

What about a savoury snack or nibble with a glass of rosé? This savoury quick loaf a Ham and Olive Cake is a great snack or pre-dinner bite. It’s often enjoyed by kids here in France when they get home from school for their goûter. In French, this is called Cake aux Olives et Jambon - yes they use the English word “cake.”…

Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Local Food Producers · Taste

Fall is Olive Season in Provence

October 12, 2020

Olives from Provence In the Alpilles, near the Vallée des Baux, there is nothing that signals that autumn has arrived more than the olive harvest. The exact timing of the récolte depends on Mother Nature’s impact on the fruit’s maturity. Like every crop, farmers hope to get the timing right to maximize flavour and quality. …

Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Olive Tapenade Crusted Cod and Rosé Braised Fennel

August 26, 2020

This recipe combines the best flavours of Provence in one dish – seafood, olives, fennel, and rosé. The very talented Gemma Wade crafted these ingredients into a delicious and almost-too-beautiful-to-eat Olive Tapenade Crusted Cod with Fennel Braised in Rosé. This dish was part of an Easter lunch menu that Gemma created for the Mirabeau Team, …

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Olives

Discover the Olive Oil Producers of the Alpilles a Driving Tour by Village

Excellent Olive Oil from the Var the Tastes of Provence

The Joys of Our First Olive Harvest in Provence

Fire Destroys an Olive Grove in Provence

Savoury Quick Loaf a Ham and Olive Cake

Fall is Olive Season in Provence

Olive Tapenade Crusted Cod and Rosé Braised Fennel

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