Types of French food:

- Baguettes- Escargot- Croissant- Boeuf bourguignon

CULINARY TRADITIONS• The French take excessive pride when they present meals.

• Cooking is an essential part of the French culture

• France has many culinary regions and each one has a specific characteristic of its own food and area.

EXAMPLES OF CUISINECrème Brulee French Crepes

Boeuf bourguignon Gratin Dauphinois

French Onion Soup

DIFFERENT TYPES OF COOKING METHODS

• Braising Food is seared at very high heat to seal in natural juices and then finished in a covered pot.• FlambeingAdd flavors to a dish such as wine or cherries jubilee• GrillingOne of the most common ways of cooking around the world• Poaching French style of cooking involves shimmering of foods in liquid slowly• SauteingTo sauté is to quickly cook food over high heat

EXAMPLE OF OUTLETSPAUL DELIFRANCE

JOEL ROBUCHON BOUCHON