Famous People
Wrote the first American cookbook
Amelia Simmons
Second hand in the kitchen and the worst job to have in the kitchen
What is Sous Chef?
Elaborate and refined system of food preparation. Made famous by Careme and De Medici
Grande/Haute Cuisine
Local ingredients and local cultural influences
Jewish
Known as quick service due to its standardized menus
Fast Food
Wrote the physiology of taste and greatest food critic ever.
Who is Jean Anthelem Brillat - Savarin
Does minimal task such as cleaning, trimming, and washing.
What is commis?
Based on its local ingredients, traditions, and practices
Regional
Makes wide use of olive oil, vegetables, and herbs
Greek
Formal dress code is required and serves nouvelle type cuisines
Fine Dining
Person came up with the idea of the chef uniform, the brigade system, and the 5 mother sauces
Escoffier
Oversee the baking department.
Pastry Chef
Merging of two or ethnic cuisines
Fuision
Bite- sized pieces
Chinese
Focus on the drinks
Cafe
Opened the first real restaurant in Paris
Antonin Beauvelliers
Fills in for those who are not there for the day
Chef de Tournant
Highlights individual ingredients and served in small portion on artistic plates
Nouvelle Cuisine
Various spices, herbs, and other vegetables, and sometimes fruits
Indian
Also known as public houses
Pub
Came up with the concept of a restaurant
M. Boulanger
Known as the keeper of the food. In charge of cold food station/pantry
What is Garde Manger
Orderly menus organized by courses
Classic cuisine
Regional diversity, abundance of difference in taste
Italian
Moderately priced foods
Casual Family Dining