Food-friendly Provencal-style olive oils are my good friends in the kitchen and at the table. Their aromas are light: freshly mown hay and green grass, with background notes of citrus and ripe apple.

The Cypress Allee at Mas des Poiriers. Photo by Luke White. Provence, the French region known for its lavender fields, charming villages, and rugged Mediterranean coastline, has a distinctive energy ...

It's two days before the summer solstice, and my friends in Provence are getting ready for their annual summer solstice party, participating in the age-old ritual marking the longest day of the year.

With summer around the corner, the food of Provence, a perennial favorite across the country, is bound to be in the spotlight. The season, after all, is when many of the essential ingredients of this ...

1. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and beginning to curl, about 2 minutes. Set aside. 2. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp. olive ...

Provence Chateau du Moulin. The Chateau du Moulin in Luberon, Provence, is a sprawling ode to Provençal culture, perfect for large family gatherings or group holidays with friends. Of all the ...