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    Provincial Pleasures. Discovering the Regional Specialties of France

    Introduction: Highlight the Allure of Exploring the Provincial Specialties in France Bonjour! Welcome to the enchanting world of French provincial pleasures. In this guide, we are about to embark on a culinary journey through the diverse regions of France, uncovering the delightful regional specialties that make French cuisine so renowned and beloved. France, a country synonymous with food and joie de vivre, is a gastronomic paradise waiting to be explored. From the picturesque countryside to the stunning coastal towns and vibrant cities, each region offers a unique culinary identity shaped by history, culture, and local produce. Discovering the regional specialties is like unveiling a treasure trove of flavors, traditions, and…

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    Bon Appétit à la Française: Delight in Classic French Dishes Reimagined

    Introduction to French Cuisine Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary journey through the wonders of French cuisine! Known as one of the finest and most influential gastronomies in the world, French cuisine captivates food enthusiasts with its rich history, fresh ingredients, and artistic presentation. With a reputation spanning centuries, French cuisine has evolved into a true culinary pinnacle. Each dish embodies a combination of tradition and creativity, resulting in an unforgettable dining experience. The use of fresh, seasonal ingredients is at the heart of French cooking, paired with an emphasis on intricate flavors and inviting aromas. The artistry inherent in French cuisine is evident in how each dish…

  • Galettes

    Galettes

    Buckwheat pancakes with different fillings (classic: cheese + ham + egg). My love from the first time. comes from Brittany and Normandy (every village there will have its own pancake house), but can be found many places. And there is a difference: in Brittany, such pancakes are made exclusively on buckwheat flour, while in Normandy they use a mixture of wheat and buckwheat flour. I personally like the Breton version better. The pancakes themselves are elementary: flour + water + salt. That’s it. But here are the results! These pancakes are usually eaten with apple cider from the pils. Tasty, traditional, and inexpensive. The pancake (with egg, ham and cheese)…

  • Gratin Dauphinois

    Gratin Dauphinois 

    Gratin dafinua is layers of potatoes in cream sauce and Reblochon cheese on top, baked in the oven (recipe from Savoie). There are different versions of gratin, sometimes with bacon, sometimes without. My personal hit is the Alsatian version of gratin with local Muenster cheese (smells horrible, but is more wonderful in gratin than anything else!) and bacon (in Alsace, this dish is also called Tartiflette). Perfect during the cold season: nourishing and warming. It’s not sold at Christmas fairs for nothing! You can usually find it in restaurants for 15 to 17€.

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  • Moules marinières

    Moules marinières

    In this classic dish, mussels are cooked in dry white wine with shallots and parsley. Popular everywhere, but especially on the coasts. As a rule, mussels are served with fries. Such mussels usually cost about 10 to 15 euros per pot. Dietary protein and an introduction to local cuisine. In Provence, by the way, they are so fond of tomatoes that mussels are also cooked in tomato sauce made of chopped tomatoes. But in the North you’re likely to find exactly this variant. And the proximity to Belgium has an impact – there such mussels with fries are just a classic!

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  • FRENCH CUISINE

    What to try in France

    There are many delicious dishes specific to different regions (see below for cuisine by region). But some dishes have become popular throughout the country. Of course, there are frog legs – Cuisses de Grenouille (not for nothing the French were nicknamed frogmen), but you can not find them often, in restaurants designed for tourists. For example, in the Latin Quarter in Paris. By the way, it is not very impressive: tender, like the softest chicken, but nothing like that. But it’s interesting for a tick, yes. And at the same time, there are dishes in France that have gone beyond their regions, becoming popular everywhere. And without tasting them, the…

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  • Classic French menu

    Classic French menu

    Traditional French food consists of at least three courses. Les entrées or hors d’oeuvre (first courses or appetizers) include soups, egg dishes, salads or charcuterie, such as slices of sausage or ham. There may be a separate fish dish before the main course. Otherwise, Les plats (main courses) will be a choice of meat (viandes) and fish (poissons) dishes, often served with sauce and accompanied by potatoes, rice or pasta and vegetables. A cheese dish (an assortment of local cheeses) is served before dessert. Desserts may include sorbets, fruit tarts, and cream or chocolate mousses. The most famous and popular French dessert is crème brûlée. The fixed-price menu is the…

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  • FRENCH CUISINE

    Features of French cuisine

    Each country is characterized by its own combinations of flavors. And if for Germany it is sausages and potatoes, and for Italy – pasta, tomatoes and basil, in France everything is more individual. Nevertheless, the pillars of French cuisine are garlic, cheese, onions and cream (by the way, pasta carbonara with cream is just a French influence on Italian cuisine), and in the south – tomatoes and thyme. The French know how to cook duck and lamb like no one else. French cheeses are a separate song. Cheese is added much and generously in all continental areas. Special mention should be made of goat cheese, an indispensable attribute of French…