by Dee | Dec 28, 2022 | Provence Tour Highlights, Recipes
For Jackdaw Journeys our interest in the olive tree and its fruit is directly related to its prominent role in French cuisine. Visit any French market in Provence and you will find baskets and baskets of local olives for sale.
by Dee | Dec 9, 2022 | Provence Tour Highlights, Recipes
Do you know what Socca de Nice is? Socca is the Ultimate French Niçois Street Food. A savory, smoky, crispy, oily and sometimes peppery crepe that has been made in Old Town Nice, France for hundreds of years. The thin-like bread, made with chickpea flour and water,...
by Dee | May 7, 2022 | Provence Travel, Recipes
Upon just returning from the south of France, signs of Spring were everywhere. Red poppies were scattered in the fields, tulips and daffodils were soaking up the light rain and large, bright strawberries were at every markets and store. But, the other sign of Spring...
by Dee | Oct 15, 2021 | Provence Travel, Recipes
Many believe the French were the inventors of the dessert we know today as Pots de Crème, while others give credit to the English. Let’s look into the history of these tiny cups and you can cast your vote. History As members of the British nobility began importing...
by Dee | Feb 24, 2021 | Recipes
Popovers are the simplest breads to make. They don’t require kneading and they don’t necessitate a long rising period. Moreover, their ingredients are so common that you probably have them on hand at all times in your fridge and your pantry. They can be eaten for...
by Dee | Jan 13, 2021 | Recipes
…And all kinds of other sweet vegetables. What is January without a piping hot roasted butternut squash soup? First, its color is gorgeous, and the smell, ah the smell! This soup is sweet without any added sugar and creamy without any added cream. It is like...
