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French Gastronomy
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This We Can Be Sure Of: When A Restaurant In The Western World Is Famous For Its Cooking, It Is The Tricolor Flag That Hangs Above The Stove, Opined One French Magazine, And This Is By No Means An Isolated Example Of Such Crowing. Indeed, Both Linguistically And Conceptually, The Restaurant Itself Is A French Creation. Why Are The French Recognized By Themselves And Others The World Over As The Most Enlightened Of Eaters, As The Great Gourmets? Why Did The Passion For Foodgastronomyoriginate In France? In French Gastronomy, Geographer And Food Lover Jeanrobert Pitte Uncovers A Novel Answer. The Key, It Turns Out, Is France Herself. In Her Climate, Diversity Of Soils, Abundant Resources, And Varied Topography Lie The Roots Of France'S Food Fame.Pitte Masterfully Reveals The Ways In Which Cultural Phenomena Surrounding Food And Eating In France Relate To Space And Place. He Points Out That France Has Some Six Hundred Regions, Or Microclimates, That Allow Different Agricultures, To Flourish, And Fully Navigable River Systems Leading From Peripheral Farmlands Directly To Markets In The Great Gastronomic Centers Of Paris And Lyon. With An Eye To This Landscape, Pitte Wonders: Would The Great French Burgundies Enjoy Such Prestige If The Coast They Came From Were Not Situated Close To The Ancient Capital For The Dukes And A Major Travel Route For Medieval Europe?Yet For All The Shaping Influence Of Earth And Climate, Pitte Demonstrates That Haute Cuisine, Like So Much That Is Great About France, Can Be Traced Back To The Court Of Louis Xiv. It Was The Sun King'S Regal Gourmandisehe Enacted A Nightly Theater Of Eating, Dining Alone But In Full View Of The Courtthat Made Food And Fine Dining A Central Affair Of State. The Catholic Church Figures Prominently As Well: Gluttony Was Regarded As A Benign Sin In France, And Eating Well Was Associated With Praising God, Fraternal Conviviality, And A Respect For The Body. These Cultural Ingredients, In Combination With The Bounties Of The Land, Contributed To The Full Flowering Of French Foodways.This Is A Time Of Paradox For French Gourmandism. Never Has There Been So Much Literature Published On The Subject Of Culinary Creativity, Never Has There Been So Much Talk About Good Food, And Never Has So Little Cooking Been Done At Home. Each Day New Fastfood Places Open. Will French Cuisine Lose Its Charm And Its Soul? Will Discourse Become A Substitute For Reality? French Gastronomy Is A Delightful Celebration Of What Makes France Unique, And A Call To Everyone Who Loves French Food To Rediscover Its Full Flavor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'French Gastronomy' by Jean-Robert Pitte? A: The book explores the cultural and geographical factors that contribute to France's reputation as a center for gastronomy, examining how the country's climate, diversity of soils, and historical influences shape its culinary landscape.
- Q: How many pages does 'French Gastronomy' contain? A: 'French Gastronomy' has a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'French Gastronomy' have? A: 'French Gastronomy' is available in a hardcover binding, which offers durability for frequent use.
- Q: Who is the author of 'French Gastronomy'? A: The book is authored by Jean-Robert Pitte, who is a geographer and food enthusiast.
- Q: When was 'French Gastronomy' published? A: 'French Gastronomy' was published on April 15, 2002.
- Q: What unique perspective does Jean-Robert Pitte provide in this book? A: Pitte provides insights into how France's geographical and cultural elements influence its culinary traditions, linking haute cuisine to historical figures like Louis XIV.
- Q: Is 'French Gastronomy' suitable for someone new to French cuisine? A: Yes, the book is accessible for readers new to French cuisine, as it offers a comprehensive overview of the cultural significance of food in France.
- Q: Does 'French Gastronomy' include discussions on modern culinary trends in France? A: Yes, the book addresses current trends in French cuisine, including the contrast between traditional cooking and the rise of fast food.
- Q: What is the edition of 'French Gastronomy'? A: 'French Gastronomy' is published as a First Edition.
- Q: Can 'French Gastronomy' be considered an academic resource? A: Yes, the book is well-researched and can serve as an academic resource for those studying gastronomy or French culture.