1 slice (1/2 inch thick) of ham to cut it into dice
1 cup of pitted green (or black) olives
4 eggs
1 T. of Herbes de Provence or Fresh thyme
1 2/3 cup (200 gr) all-purpose flour
1 tsp. of baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 cup Olive oil
1/2 cup beer (white wine if available)
1 cup of Swiss cheese or Comte (Shredded)
a pinch of Chili Pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 330 F (165 C). In a bowl, whisk the eggs together. Add flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix well. Pour in olive oil and beer and stir until the dough is smooth. Add Herbes de Provence/thyme, chili pepper, ham dices, olives, cheese and mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Butter a loaf pan. Put in a rectangular loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes. A knife should come up clean. Cool on a rack before serving but I like it a little bit warm.