South Western France
Madiran is know for what drink?
Wine
What is Aioli?
A garlic and oil sauce
Is Normandy located in the North or the South of France.
North
Loire Valley is know as "The _______ of France."
Garden
True or false: Alsace is located in the North-east of France on the border of Germany and Switzerland
True
Foie Gras is made from the liver of what animal?
Duck or goose
True or false: Socca was a popular food that was served in fine dining restaurants.
False, It was a popular street food
What is a Normandy omelette garnished with?
Cream and apples
Tarte Tatin is a French upside-down apple tart. How is it made?
Caramelized apples are baked in a pan, then topped with a pastry dough
What does Flamme Kueche translate to?
Flame Cake
What two holidays would the Toulouse Violet traditionally be associated with?
Name three ingredients from Ratatouille.
Tomato, eggplant, summer squash, bell peppers and onions
Name one of the flavors of Marmite Dieppoise
celery, parsley, leeks, onions, and spices
Why were Chinon peaches planted?
They are planted around the edge of vineyards as an early warning sign for disease such as powdery mildew, which affected both the peach trees and grapevines
What happens to Gugelhupf if it is made with baking powder?
It is now a pound cake
When was the canelé created?
It was created between the 15th-18th century
Why was Ratatouille created?
It was created for farmers to use up their leftover summer vegetables
Marmite Dieppoise, a fish stew, is named after what?
It is names after the city of Dieppe, where it originated
Why is Tarte Tatin known as having an accidental creation?
The Tatin sisters, Stephanie and Caroline were making a traditional apple pie. One of the sisters accidentally caramelized the apples. In attempt to save them she covered them with pastry dough.
What is the origin of Baeckeoffe?
The dish was traditionally prepared by housewives who would send their pots of marinated meats and vegetables to the local bakery to cook in the communal ovens
Why was the canelé created?
It was created to reduce the waste of the egg whites that the wine makers had left over from clarifying their wine
Calisson is often enjoyed along with how many other desserts after Christmas dinner?
13
What is Camembert pie?
It is a puff pastry made of camembert cheese, chutney, rosemary, oregano, garlic and honey
Name the two ways Crottin de Chavignol is eaten.
On its own alongside crackers, meat, and fruit or crumbled on salads.
What river does Alsace sit on?
Rhine