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The History of French Cuisine

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French Food and Cuisine

French Food and Cuisine

Enhance your appreciation of delicious fare with the French Food and Cuisine Web Guide. You'll find the best resources for French cooking techniques, the historical and cultural aspects of French food, and French recipes. For more in-depth coverage of French cuisine, there are links to regional dishes, specialty recipes and blogs with clever wine pairing ideas, plus information on French cooking classes and famous French chefs.

The History of French Cuisine

The following sites outline the history of French cuisine and cover the evolution of French food production and dining customs. Learn about different eras in French food history, and how specific items have influenced French recipes through the ages.

Insights for the History of French Cuisine

  • Before you begin researching French food, have a look at this English-French Food Dictionary for translations of common words and terms in French cuisine.

Top Sites for the History of French Cuisine

Waitrose offers “A Brief History of French Food.” Discussions are organized by century and include famous French chefs, cookbooks and dishes of each era.
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The London Food Film Fiesta Web site has an exhibition on the role of food in art, literature and film. Read about the history of French food and its cultural implications, including famous French chefs and the history of well-known French dishes.
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The Food Timeline provides thorough coverage of the history of food, with an extensive section on the history of French cuisine. Look for sample menus from different eras, and learn the customs of food preparation and service. 
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French Recipes

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French Cooking Classes

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Famous French Chefs

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French Food Blogs

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