Fougasse (bread) Islands. The Provence version is more likely to have additions like olives, cheese, garlic or anchovies, which are like a primitive form of pizza without the tomato. There is also in Portugal the "fogaça", a sweet bread. In Brazil, "pão sovado" is a typical big fougasse, while a recipe, typical of the states of Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo and surrounding regions, that is halfway between fougasse and bolillo (in these regions known as "pão francês" or "pão-de-sal"), somewhat resembling a savory small brioche, is called "pão suíço". They are perhaps the sweetest of savory artisanal bread recipes commonly made
Gerberga, Countess of Provence Gerberga, Countess of Provence Gerberga (1045/65–1115), also spelled Gerberge or Gerburge, was the Countess of Provence for more than a decade, until 1112. Provence is a region located in the southeastern part of modern-day France that did not become part of France until 1481 (well after Gerberga's time). Countess Gerberga was a daughter of Geoffrey I of Provence (who was jointly Count of Provence with his brothers) and his wife Etiennette. However, Gerberga did not succeed him immediately, but rather became countess decades after his death, during which time other relatives filled that position. It is unclear exactly when she