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What is the main characteristic of Haute Cuisine?
What is the main characteristic of Haute Cuisine?
Which group invaded the South of France around 720 A.D.?
Which group invaded the South of France around 720 A.D.?
'Restaurer' is a French word that means to:
'Restaurer' is a French word that means to:
During the French way with food, what was used to mask the flavor of the dishes?
During the French way with food, what was used to mask the flavor of the dishes?
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What did Catherine de Medici bring from her Italian heritage to France?
What did Catherine de Medici bring from her Italian heritage to France?
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Who established the first known modern restaurant, in Paris in 1765?
Who established the first known modern restaurant, in Paris in 1765?
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Who is known as the Father of 20th Century Cookery?
Who is known as the Father of 20th Century Cookery?
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Which chef owned La Pyramide in Vienna?
Which chef owned La Pyramide in Vienna?
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Which chef is associated with emphasizing the importance of procedure and order in cooking?
Which chef is associated with emphasizing the importance of procedure and order in cooking?
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Who is referred to as the 1st celebrity chef?
Who is referred to as the 1st celebrity chef?
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Which chef is credited with simplifying and lightening classical cuisine in France?
Which chef is credited with simplifying and lightening classical cuisine in France?
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Who had apprentices such as Paul Bocuse and Alain Chapel?
Who had apprentices such as Paul Bocuse and Alain Chapel?
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What dish is a cross between a noodle and a dumpling in German cuisine?
What dish is a cross between a noodle and a dumpling in German cuisine?
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Which French dish involves braising chicken thighs or drumsticks in wine?
Which French dish involves braising chicken thighs or drumsticks in wine?
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What is highly prized as goose liver in French cuisine?
What is highly prized as goose liver in French cuisine?
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Which French town is known for producing Roquefort cheese made from sheep's milk?
Which French town is known for producing Roquefort cheese made from sheep's milk?
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What is the method of cooking goose or duck in its own fat known as?
What is the method of cooking goose or duck in its own fat known as?
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What is the traditional French breakfast known as?
What is the traditional French breakfast known as?
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What was the main reason for heavily spicing food in the Middle Ages?
What was the main reason for heavily spicing food in the Middle Ages?
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What influence do topography, climate, and neighboring countries have on regional French cuisine?
What influence do topography, climate, and neighboring countries have on regional French cuisine?
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Which French region is known for its significant use of cream and butter in dishes?
Which French region is known for its significant use of cream and butter in dishes?
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In which region is the traditional French dish 'Soupe a l'oignon gratinee' commonly associated?
In which region is the traditional French dish 'Soupe a l'oignon gratinee' commonly associated?
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What inspired the creation of 'Pommes Anna', a classic French dish?
What inspired the creation of 'Pommes Anna', a classic French dish?
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Which French region is known for its heavy influence from Wales and a preference for shellfish and butter sauces?
Which French region is known for its heavy influence from Wales and a preference for shellfish and butter sauces?
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What was the main emphasis of nouvelle cuisine in the 1960s-1970s?
What was the main emphasis of nouvelle cuisine in the 1960s-1970s?
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Who is known as the Father of All Chefs?
Who is known as the Father of All Chefs?
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Where is Europe's highest peak, Mont Blanc, located?
Where is Europe's highest peak, Mont Blanc, located?
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Which river in France forms the border with Germany?
Which river in France forms the border with Germany?
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What type of climate do coastal regions near the Mediterranean Sea enjoy?
What type of climate do coastal regions near the Mediterranean Sea enjoy?
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Which chef is responsible for spreading French Cuisine in the US?
Which chef is responsible for spreading French Cuisine in the US?
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