Nouvelle Cuisine (1960s-1970s)
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What is the main characteristic of Haute Cuisine?

  • Fast food-like quick meals
  • Focus on heavily spiced food
  • Large elaborate meals with numerous courses (correct)
  • Simple dishes with minimal ingredients

    • Which group invaded the South of France around 720 A.D.?

  • Vikings
  • Germans
  • Celtics
  • Arabs (correct)

    • 'Restaurer' is a French word that means to:

  • Restore or fortify (correct)
  • Marinate food in wine
  • Serve food in small portions
  • Cook food slowly over low heat

    • During the French way with food, what was used to mask the flavor of the dishes?

    <p>Heavy sauces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Catherine de Medici bring from her Italian heritage to France?

    <p>Fine pastries and sauces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who established the first known modern restaurant, in Paris in 1765?

    <p>'Monsieur Boulanger,' a Parisian tavern keeper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the Father of 20th Century Cookery?

    <p>Georges Auguste Escoffier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chef owned La Pyramide in Vienna?

    <p>Fernand Point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chef is associated with emphasizing the importance of procedure and order in cooking?

    <p>Marie Antoine Carême</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is referred to as the 1st celebrity chef?

    <p>Marie Antoine Carême</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chef is credited with simplifying and lightening classical cuisine in France?

    <p>Fernand Point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who had apprentices such as Paul Bocuse and Alain Chapel?

    <p>Fernand Point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dish is a cross between a noodle and a dumpling in German cuisine?

    <p>Noodles, dumplings, and spaetzle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which French dish involves braising chicken thighs or drumsticks in wine?

    <p>Coq au vin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is highly prized as goose liver in French cuisine?

    <p>Foie Gras</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which French town is known for producing Roquefort cheese made from sheep's milk?

    <p>Roquefort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the method of cooking goose or duck in its own fat known as?

    <p>Confit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional French breakfast known as?

    <p>Le petit déjeuner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for heavily spicing food in the Middle Ages?

    <p>To mask the taste of rancidity due to food deterioration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What influence do topography, climate, and neighboring countries have on regional French cuisine?

    <p>They determine the availability of ingredients in each region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which French region is known for its significant use of cream and butter in dishes?

    <p>Northwest Normandy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region is the traditional French dish 'Soupe a l'oignon gratinee' commonly associated?

    <p>Ile de France (Paris)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What inspired the creation of 'Pommes Anna', a classic French dish?

    <p>The lovely women at court during Napoleon III's era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which French region is known for its heavy influence from Wales and a preference for shellfish and butter sauces?

    <p>Brittany</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main emphasis of nouvelle cuisine in the 1960s-1970s?

    <p>Natural flavors, light sauces, and shorter cooking times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the Father of All Chefs?

    <p>Paul Bocuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Europe's highest peak, Mont Blanc, located?

    <p>French Alps near Italian and Swiss Border</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river in France forms the border with Germany?

    <p>Rhine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of climate do coastal regions near the Mediterranean Sea enjoy?

    <p>Temperate with mild summers and cool winters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chef is responsible for spreading French Cuisine in the US?

    <p>Paul Bocuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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