Articles related to "French Cuisine"

In Lorraine cuisine, dishes should be simple and full of flavor. Its signature quiche perfectly embodies this philosophy and makes a delicious and easy lunch or starter.

Among Brittany's best loved towns are; Dinard, Dinan,Quimper and Rennes where lovers of history and gastronomes will feel at home.

Burgundy, one of the most beautiful regions of France, stunning scenery and a reputation for gastronomy. Boeuf Bourguignon is the best-known Burgundian recipe.

Eggplant (a.k.a. aubergine in France and much of the world) has grown wild in India, Southeast Asia and China since at least the first century BCE.

The word vaunts Italy as the land of melted cheese, tomato sauce and crunchy, oven-baked dough base. But the lesser known pissaladière of Southern France is an equally v

With a focus on tradition, technique, and mastery of style, French cuisine is arguably the most aesthetic cuisine in the world.

French Cuisine is the style of cooking that all others are compared against. This Cuisine is a result of centuries of political and social change in France.

The Chateau de Chambord, the wine regions of Chinon and Touraine and the towns of Tours, Blois and Saumur are essential stopping points on a visit to the Loire Valley.

Like Elizabeth David, Julia Child popularised French food across the English speaking world. Many cooks have used Mastering the Art of French Cooking as their bible.

A region rich in gastronomic tradition. Normandy shellfish, rich butter and cream sauces, Calvados, sole from Dieppe and canard Rouennaise.

Cajun and Creole cooking are often confused, or thought of as a single style.

Nora Ephron's film is a charming story about finding courage and passion in life.

With a rising star at the helm, l'Ourcine is set to take Paris' dining scene by storm.

How did both Cajun and Creole French refugee populations come to bring such distinct cuisines to Louisiana?

Marseille is the largest city in Provence - diverse, historic, the beating heart of the region and home to the best Mediterranean fish soup.

Roy De Groot's classic travel cookbook introduced the food literature genre to the world, and the world to classic French country cuisine.

French colonization of the West Indies is seen / heard / tasted in these French-speaking areas of the Caribbean: St Martin, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Haiti. French Guiana.

Boeuf Bourguignon is one of those classic French dishes that is easy to prepare, sticks to your ribs and will dazzle your guests where ever you life.

Peter Mayle gives an honest and humorous account of the food, people, and life in the Provencal countryside.

This article tells you why to visit Albi - one of France's most beautiful yet little-known towns with world-class attractions such as the Toulouse-Lautrec Museum

Few dishes in French gastronomy have traveled as well as the classic French Onion Soup. However, the name is misleading. The soup is not simply 'French.' It's Lyonnais.

Some travel books are best read before travel, for hotel and flight deals. Others are just for the beach or ski lodge. But some work well before, during and after travel.

With humour and honesty, My Life in France details the early years of Julia Child's marriage, during which she lived in France and learned to cook.

The charming stories of two independent and determined women, Julia Child, TV celebrity chef and author, and Jane Powell, a food blogger, are told alongside each other.

The temples of Angkor Wat are the main reason for visiting Cambodia, but if time permits, visitors should journey away from the tourist trail to enjoy the other Cambodia.

Tarragon, the indispensable classic culinary herb with a delicate, warm flavor used in many French recipes.

Lille is only one hour from Paris but it's a different world - smaller, friendlier, and much more accessible for travellers with disabilities.

Snuggled cozily where the Cooper and Ashley Rivers meet, Charleston made its fame and fortune from shipping crops of tobacco and rice grown on the plantations.

John Brown is reinventing design school. What was once the preserve of architecture students is now accessible to the average homeowner via the internet.

À gratin to Buerre meunière, potentially confusing French terms crop up, not only in menus and recipes for French cuisine, but in derivative cuisines around the world

Cailles to Estragon, potentially confusing French terminology crops up, not only in menus and recipes for French cuisine, but in derivative cuisines around the world.

Faison to Oeufs, potentially confusing French terminology crops up, not only in menus and recipes for French cuisine, but in derivative cuisines around the world.

Poullardes to Volaille, potentially confusing French terminology crops up, not only in menus and recipes for French cuisine, but in derivative cuisines around the world.

Catherine de Medici is credited with bringing to French cuisine, among other things, an appreciation for artichokes.

We're not after "Curry in a Hurry" here. Steamed Clams make a wonderful starter for a slow food meal. This recipe is a spicy alternative to clams a la mariniere.

Vegetarianism is on the rise, as people are becoming aware of diseases like bird and swine flu. Many are beginning to be swayed by the goodness of vegetarian cooking.

South East Asia is renowned for its colourful festivals and one of the most flamboyant is the Water Festival in Phnom Penh

San Diego has only recently emerged as a foodie destination. A new slew of French restaurateurs and restaurants is changing the face of flavor in the beach town.

Tourists vacation in Saratoga Springs to experience its history, thoroughbred racetrack, and great outdoor recreation. Three lovely hotels offer travelers even more.

The Four Seasons Hotel George V has won awards for being the Top Hotel in Paris, in France, and in Europe. A stay here is the ultimate in pampering and luxury.

French bistros offer the experience of delicious food inspired by France. Chicago cafes on the north side of the city feature great food in comfortable atmopspheres.

This easy recipe elevates everyday au gratin potatoes to a dish you'll be proud to serve to company or take to the next potluck. A bain-marie (water bath) does the trick.

A French bistro classic: mussels benefit from a hot herb-perfumed bath of white wine. Give steamer clams the same treatment. Or a mixture of the two.

This composed salad is named for the beautiful city of Nice on the Cote d'Azur, the French Riviera.

If sommeliers can recommend wine with a meal, a film critic can recommend a fine film for a meal. Enjoy these matches for an entertaining evening in for couples.

Elegant enough for guests, quick and easy enough to make for just you when you feel like pampering yourself. You may know the Italian version better: zabaglione.

The Black Forest village Baiersbronn near Baden-Baden, Germany has three highly ranked Michelin star gourmet restaurants - Schwarzwaldstube, Bareiss, and Schlossberg.

French cuisine can be intimidating. It can be, but it shouldn't. Omelettes exemplify one simple but elegant classic French technique you should have in your bag of tricks

These recipes demonstrate twice over that no-sweat French cuisine is possible. Perfume the mixture with some Cognac or fortified wine -- c'est magnifique!

Tips and techniques for a mousse will make your dinner guests sit up and take notice. Curious about where these foamy desserts and entrees came from? Read on.