M.F.K. Fisher
What style of writing was Fisher mainly known for?
What is prose?
What city is the Gare de Lyon found?
What is Paris?
How does Fisher use sensory in order to bring the settings around her to life? How do these details enhance the emotional impact of her writing?
- Using all sense -> taste, smell, and touch
- Incorporating nostalgia
What were some key experiences that shaped Fishers culinary philosophy?
- Exposed to many different culinary traditions and diversity
- Household valued good food and cooking -> gatherings centered around meals
- Relationships revolved around shared meals
Which of the following dishes is considered a classic Parisian breakfast?
A) Crêpes Suzette
B) Escargots de Bourgogne
C) Croissant with coffee
D) Ratatouille
What is croissant with coffee?
At what age did Fisher begin writing?
What is 5?
What is the Gare de Lyon known for?
What is trains heading southeast out of the city?
In what ways does Fisher express nostalgia throughout the piece? How does this shape her reflections on food and travel?
- Gare de Lyon -> looked back at visiting with her father
- Uses it to invoke emotions when writing
How did Fisher’s time in France influence her writing style and subject matter?
- Focus on her ability to write with poems and sensory
- Integrated French cultural
- Appreciate the beauty
Which dessert, known for its delicate and crunchy meringue shells, is commonly found in Parisian pâtisseries?
A) Macaron
B) Madeleine
C) Clafoutis
D) Financier
What is macaron?
How many books did Fisher write?
What is 27?
What is the Gare de Lyon named after?
What is the city of Lyon?
How does Fisher capture the cultural diversity of the train station? What insights does she offer about the interactions between different cultures?
- Lots of people watching, different cultures in one place
- Fascinated with how many different cultures in one location but on different journeys
In what ways did Fisher contribute to American perceptions of French cuisine?
- Made more accessible
- Conveyed the elegance and charm
- Emotional and sensory aspects
Which famous café in Paris is known for its history of hosting writers like Hemingway and Sartre?
A) Café de Flore
B) Ladurée
C) Le Train Bleu
D) La Coupole
What is Café de Flore?
What was her new genre of food writing called?
What is Food Essay?
What is the famous piece of architecture incorporated into the train station?
How does Fisher use food to connect her to places and experiences?
- Fascinated by what the food resembled than the actual food
- Always thinking and reflecting
- Embracing culture
What insights into Fisher’s personal life informed her approach to food and writing?
- Personal challenges
- Thirst for knowledge
- Time in France
Which iconic Parisian pastry is made of layers of puff pastry and custard cream?
A) Éclair
B) Mille-feuille
C) Tarte Tatin
D) Macaron
What is mille-feuille?
How did Fisher view writing about food?
What is as a cultural metaphor?
What is the name of the most famous restaurant inside the Gare de Lyon?
How does Fisher navigate the feelings of isolation amidst the bustling environment?
- Did not find herself talking to many strangers but when they did -> profound effect.
- Food became an outlet -> a way to expressive all her emotions.
What impact did Fisher have on future food writers and culinary literature?
- First modern food writer
- Inspired personal narratives
- Helped elevate food writing
Which of these is a typical French dish often associated with Paris, made with a wine-based sauce and chicken?
A) Bouillabaisse
B) Coq au Vin
C) Quiche Lorraine
D) Cassoulet
What is Coq au Vin?