Provence - PACA

Question 1

The Key Cities in Provence are:

Answer 1

Key Cities in Provence:

1. Avignon - City of Culture, center of Cote Du Rhone and world of wine
2. Orange - Dutch settled there
3. St Remy
4. Aries
5. Marseille - 3rd largest city in France. Import/Export is large
6. Aix en Provence - College Town
7. Cannes - Film Festival
8. Nice - Seaside resort town. Pebble beaches vs. sand

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Question 2

The Geography in Provence is:

Answer 2

Geography in Provence:

1. Long rocky coastline to the south
2. Rhone River Valley
3. Pre-alps and alps
4. Piedmont to the North

Question 3

The History of Provence is:

Answer 3

History of Provence:

1. Greeks founded the port in Marseille and called it Massillia
2. Romans conquered Gaul and deemed the region nostra provincia
3. Pope Clement V - a tale of two Popes - 1309 - 1377
4. Abundance of romans

Question 4

The Food Products of Provence are:

Answer 4

Food Products of Provence:
Seafood
- (Mussels, oysters, sea urchin, sea bass, dorado, rockfish, monkfish, Cured anchovies, etc.)

Vegetables
- Artichokes, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Squash, Peppers

Seasonings
- Garlic, Saffron, Lavender, Herbes de Provence (Lavender, savory, rosemary thyme, parsley, basil, sage, marjoram), Salt

Fruit
- Strawberries, cherries, peaches, apricots

Olives
Black Truffles 
  - Summer: Big aroma, minimal taste
  - Winter: Big aroma, big taste
Almonds
Honey
Cheeses - Goat Cheese (Banon: famous goat cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves

Question 5

The Regional Dishes of Provence are:

Answer 5

Regional Dishes of Provence:

1. Salad Nicoise
2. Ratatouille
3. Tian
4. Bouillabaisse,
5. Bourride
6. Aioli
7. Rouille
8. Brandade - Re-hydrated salt cod
9. Tapenade - olives, capers, anchovies, olive oil (olive puree)
10. Anchoiade - Anchovy paste
11. Crespeau - Egg Custard - omeletes stacked with varying ingredients to resemble crepes.
12. Pissladiere
13. Soupe au Pistou - Pistou = Pesto
14. Daube - Slow Cooked Stew
15. Fougasse
16. Nougat - Meringue whipped for two days with honey and almonds
17. Pernod - Anise flavored liquid

Question 6

The W11D1 menu from Provence region:

Answer 6

Provence W11D1 Menu:

1. Salad Nicoise
2. Lamb saddle Loin
3. Vegetable Tian
4. Pommes Anna
5. Lemon Lavender Tart

Question 7

The meaning of PACA

Answer 7

PACA = Provence Alp Coute Assure