Provence has some of the best French regional food in France. Provence, which is situated in the south of France, is blessed with a warm Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunlight which in turn affects agriculture in the region and absolutely the food of Provence.
Olive oil, garlic and tomatoes are mainly used in the food preparations of Provence. If you see the legend ‘a la provenciale’ on the menu card provided in the hotels of France, you understand that the item is made with garlic and seasoned tomatoes.
The use of vegetables like onions and courgettes, squash and eggplant is quite usual in the preparations of food items of Provence and all of them grow rapidly in Provence.
One of the most famous food recipes to come from Provence is ratatouille. This is a stew prepared with tomatoes, aubergine, green herbs, green peppers and garlic.
Local sauce called ‘aioli’ is provided to supplement the food of Provence. It is a mix of mayonnaise and fresh garlic squash and is well placed on vegetables such as asparagus accompanied by eggs and cod fish too. We find the Provencians eating vegetables by sinking them in anchovy paste too.