A little about French Culture?

Question

What are some common ingredients used in French cooking, and why do they culturally use these?

Answer 1

Culture:  they don't shave under their arms or legs and rarely use deodorant.  Cuisine: use lots of herbs, leeks, garlic and wine in cooking.

Answer 2

French cuisine is extremely diverse, with only the Chinese having similar variety in their food. This variety is supported by the French passion for good food in all its forms, France's extraordinary range of different geographies and climates which support the local production of all types of ingredients, and France's long and varied history. In many ways, an understanding of the culture of French food is an understanding of France itself.



Meals range from the very basic, such as the traditional baguette plus cheese plus inexpensive wine, to very elaborate affairs than can involve a dozen courses and different wines consumed over several hours. Obviously, the latter type of dining is exceptional for most people. However, it is this more sophisticated dining which is typically found in "French restaurants" outside France, giving many foreigners the mistaken impression that French food is heavy and complicated. In fact, much of the French cuisine is fairly simple, relying on high quality fresh ingredients and loving preparation rather than complex recipes.

Read here to see how different ingredients vary in different regions and why.

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Answer 3

Simple and rich ingredients with some complex techniques.

Simple ingredients like pure butter, cream, wine; the same food stuffs every cuisine utilizes. Salt and pepper. Flour.

But the French have developed many ways of dealing with these commonly used ingredients.

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Answer 4

SNAILS because we all gotta push the limit sometimes >:D