French cuisine
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Many people of France regard their cuisine to be the best in the world. France is the origin of the Guide Michelin rating system, and ties Japan (which has twice the population) for the highest number of stars in the guidebook.
French cuisine has set a standard for fine dining around the world, and chefs and gastronomes across the Western world make extensive use of French culinary terms.
UnderstandFrench cuisine has roots back to the Roman Empire. Influenced by Italian cuisine as well as local traditions, haute cuisine was created in Paris during the Early Modern times.
MealsBreakfast (petit déjeuner) in France isn't the most important meal of the day, and is usually very light.
Ingredients
Regional dishesEvery French region has dishes all its own.) which they grow there. Here is a small list of regional dishes which you can find easily in France.
Fast foodBelieve it or not fast food exists in France, and is often favoured by young French people on a budget.
VegetarianismVegetarianism is not as uncommon as it used to be, especially in larger cities, and vegetarians have become far better catered for than they used to be before the 2010s.
BeveragesFrance is one of the world's most prominent countries for wine (vin), and a comprehensive description of French wine would require an entire article in itself.
SweetsFrance is perhaps best known for the nougat, a type of confectionery made of eggs, sugar, and nuts, similar to Spanish turrón or Italian torrone.
See also
Sources and licences
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