Is english cuisine related to the french one?

Question

England has herited its language from the french one, is it also true for other other parts of its culture, like, for exemple food and culinary arts?

Answer 1

''what are these guys talking about up there?''

Answer 2

The Europeans represent a whole history of conquering peoples; certainly there is much relating between the cuisines of the countries.  The French conquered the English in 1066- and didn't let go until 300 years later.  Of course there was an influence between them both.  Sauces and cooking methods, both for the armies and the civilians were blended.

But why is French food considered delicious while English food is not?  That is the secret of the de Medicis.  Henry II of France and Catherine de Medici of Italy married in 1533.  Wanting the food of her native land of Italy, she took her Italian staff with her, including the cooks, etc.  This is the beginning of the French haute cuisine.

The Italians made for an order of courses, which they might have gotten from their Spanish/Arabic connections of the Roman Empire.  Also, the Italians were the first to use a fork.

The English coffee houses that sprang up are an influence from the French and Venetians.  (The Venetians were the first to do this.)  Then the idea spread to England, where so many people went for a cup, including a cup of other stuff.  

There were so many people going to these places that this is where the idea of giving TIPS evolved- To Insure Priority Service began.

Also, England inherited its language from Germany, not France.  A people called "The Angles" from Germany invaded England about 450 AD.  These people were war-like and did not even have a formal written language.  About 700-800, scribes from the Catholic Church wrote down the language of the people of England- this is why there is so much Latin influence to English.  The priests used the Latin alphabets and sounds to best write down the whole language.  Pretty darn great if you see it.  Then when France conquered England, only French kings were on the throne, which influenced English greatly.

So we are looking at a whole cultural history when we speak of food and language.

Good for you to ask this question.

Antonio

Answer 3

Yes. The French influence on British cooking styles and techniques began in the late 17th century, with the invention of emulsified and cream sauces, often based on the roux technique of making sauces - a mix of fat (butter, usually) and flour, with liquid added and then flavoured with either sweet or savoury ingredients.

Answer 4

Actually English is is more a Germanic language in origin, French influence came with the Norman conquest and was mainly used by the ruling class. It's food also shows the same structure with the French influence suggesting power, wealth and sophistication over the simpler native cuisine