Links

Here are a few links to help you explore French cuisine and culture!

• Culture of France
  • Under the Food in Daily Life header of this link, the reader can get a sense of food’s role in the French’s way of life. The article describes how important the process of a meal is to the French. Also described are the different meals throughout the day and what is typically served at each.
• Culture of French Food
  • This link provides an overview of French food and the different aspects that make it unique. The link covers the food that the French are famous for as well as techniques that set French food apart from other cultures. This is a great link for getting a feel of what French food culture is about.
• France’s Fast Food Out-Earned Traditional Cuisine
  • This article at CNBC explains how fast food has gained more popularity than traditional French restaurants. The article describes how the French government takes great offense in the popularity of fast food and how it is a matter of their pride. The article also gives the reader an overview on French laws regarding food and restaurants.
• French Food Culture and Recipes
  • This link gives more in depth information about how French cuisine was influenced. The link describes how local availability played a large part in the conception of French cuisine. Also included in the link is an overview on how the French eat their food.
• French Food Facts
  • This webpage introduces the reader to general facts about French cuisine. The page explains the differences between the different types of French cuisine and also how different regions have different types of cuisine. This link also touches on how the French are still healthy despite high fat cuisine.