Truffles

Although truffles can be found all over the world, French cuisine is known for them. The truffle is a pungent tasting fungus that grows under trees in forested areas. Leave it to the French to make a fungus simply divine!

Techniques You Probably Know

There are many French cooking techniques that you probably know:

· Flambé--to cook or finish something by pouring alcohol over it and then lighting it on fire.

· Sauté--cooking something in fat, over high heat

· Emulsion--an emulsion means that you have a lot of fat distributed evenly through a mixture. (An example in mayonnaise.)

· Julienne--if you julienne vegetables properly, they will be as thin as match sticks

Culture of French Food: Enjoying What You Eat

If you were to sum up the entire French attitude towards food, you would have to say that the French like to enjoy their meals. Meals are prepared carefully and sometimes very slowly. They are influenced by the local region. And of course, you can't forget the cheese--an important staple of the French diet. LoveToKnow also information about French food on LTK's Recipes Channel, and don't forget aboutFrench Wine on the Wine channel.

Traditional French foods range from delectable cheeses and desserts to hearty soups, stews, and fresh fish. The traditional foods in any given restaurant or home depend on the region of France. Look for the regional favorites while visiting France if you want to taste the best of the region.