Microsoft PowerPoint - CLASSIC FRENCH CUISINE GENERAL KNOWLE

FRENCH CUISINE: A NATIONAL CULINARY HABIT

• First in Agriculture and Cuisine

• Food: Simple, Seasonal, Highest Quality, Freshest

• French are Tied to the Land and Devoted to Fine Eating • Centuries Old Cooking Techniques • Locally Abundant Food • Farm Fresh • Terroir

• Utmost Passion For Food

• French Live to Eat, Most of the World Eats to Live

• Two Tiers of Cuisine

• Haute Cuisine: Highest Quality, Restaurant Cuisine • Cuisine Bourgeoise: Home-Style Food

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