Studied by 4 peopleWhat is a "pot-au-feu"?
A stew consisting of boiled beef and vegetables
What is the main ingredient in calissons?
almonds
What is caramel custard or crème caramel also known as?
Flan
The name for the cheese, Reblochon, comes from the patois, re-blocher, which signifies...
to milk again
Alsace is famous for what food?
Sauerkraut
In what region is almost half of France's wine produced?
Languedoc
Which of the following is a sandwich with essentially the same ingredients as a salade niçoise?
Un pan bagnat
La fête des cuisinières takes place on which francophone island?
Guadeloupe
Which francophone country is famous for its gaufres?
Belgium
As the galette is cut, which child hides under the table and decides how the pieces will be given out?
the youngest
Chartreuse, Bénédictine and Cointreau are all types of what?
Liqueurs
Which francophone country is famous for its lace and its chocolate?
Belgium
What is the strong alcoholic drink taken after a meal?
Digestif
What food is traditionally eaten on Chandeleur, le 2 février?
crêpes
What is the French term for cotton candy?
Barbe à papa
What chocolate company headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland enjoys large sales in America with products like Crunch bar?
Nestlé
What is the general term for an alcoholic drink designed to stimulate the appetite?
apéritif
Poutine is a very popular dish enjoyed by French Canadians. What is it?
French fries with gravy and cheese
What is the name of the grape brandy distilled from wine?
cognac
What is the name given to a type of mayonnaise made with olive oil and garlic?
Aïoli
In France, one would call it un raisin; in the US one would call it a....
grape
What drink is known as l'eau-de-vie?
Brandy
In Cajun cooking, what is a roux?
a brown sauce
What region of France is famous for its butter?
Normandy
What is the name of the semolina used in a basic meal in Algeria and Morocco?
Couscous
What two types of fish are found in a salade niçoise?
tuna and anchovies
What appetizer is associated with the region of Bourgogne?
les escargots
What is the name for a kind of stew consisting of boiled beef and vegetables?
Pot-au-feu
From what fruit is Calvados made?
apples
What does the term étouffée literally mean?
smothered
What is traditionally served with café au lait at the Café du Monde?
beignets
What pastry is named for a famous French leader?
Napoléon
What is the name of a cut of French steak which is also the name of a 19th century French author?
Chateaubriand
Name the candy made of a base of honey, almonds, and egg whites.
Nougat
What is the name of the individual French stick of bread weighing 250 grams?
la baguette
What does "la viticulture" refer to?
wine production
What is the small cake baked in a mold and soaked in a rum-flavored syrup?
Un Baba au rhum
What is the dessert served at the traditional late supper?
Bûche de Noël
What French province is renowned for Charolais beef, moutarde de Dijon, and escargots?
La Bourgogne
What soup is the specialty of Marseille?
Bouillabaisse
What is the name for the festive supper of Noël following midnight Mass?
Le réveillon
What is the French term for the dish of chicken cooked in wine?
Coq au vin
In which region of France is beer the preferred drink?
Alsace-Lorraine
What is la gastronomie?
The art of preparing fine food
What is a croque monsieur with a fried egg on top of it called?
Croque Madame
What is a moulin à poivre?
a pepper mill
What is the principle vegetable in a cassoulet?
white beans
What is the French term for a meal where the price is determined in advance?
prix fixe
Restaurants near the area of the former Les Halles market served this dish to workers after their long night of bringing foodstuffs into Paris. Name the dish.
onion soup
What celebration takes place on the 3rd Thursday in November in France?
Release of the Beaujolais wine
In Cajun Louisiana, what is boudin?
sausage
What vegetable is served in a gratin dauphinois?
potatoes
What is dragée?
a sugar-coated almond
What kind of meat is sold at a boucherie chevaline?
Horsemeat
What is the name for a slice of bread with butter, jam, Nutella, or the like?
une tartine
What are dairy shops called in France?
Crémeries
What animal's milk is used to make Roquefort cheese?
sheep / ewe
Which is the more expensive way to order at a French restaurant: à la carte or menu à prix fixe?
à la carte
On what would you put a vinaigrette?
a salad
Restaurants and hotels in France are rated by the Guide Michelin. What is the highest rating possible?
three stars
What does the phrase "plat du jour" literally mean?
dish of the day
What is the French term for a bakery?
une boulangerie
What is the name of the special cake that is served on January 6th at the Fête des Rois?
la galette
Name a common cheese in France
brie
What is the name of the traditional French cake shaped like a log, iced with chocolate, and sometimes decorated with a few pieces of meringue in the form of mushrooms?
La bûche de Noël
What is the name of the slightly sweet roll made from a rich dough containing eggs and lots of butter with a distinctive ball shape on top?
La brioche
What is blancmange?
almond milk with gelatin chilled in a mold
Name one food and one drink item of a typical French breakfast.
croissant et café
Foie gras de canard is liver pâté made from which animal?
duck
What is a Croque-Monsieur?
a grilled ham and cheese sandwich
What is an escalope de veau?
veal cutlet
What did Henri IV promise every Frenchman?
une poule au pot tous les dimanches
Which of the following is NOT typical of French eating habits: Salad being served after main course. Waiter waiting until being asked to bring the check. Milk being a common breakfast drink. Cheese being offered as a dessert.
Milk being a common breakfast drink
Name two principle ingredients of a dish prepared à la Provençale.
olive oil, tomatoes (also garlic)
What is Orangina?
a soft drink of carbonated orange juice
What is the French term for 'the main course' of a French meal?
le plat principal
What is fromage de chèvre?
goat cheese
What are the three main ingredients of the dish bœuf bourguignon?
beef, red wine, onions
For what product is Poilâne best known?
bread
An entremets is an alternative word for what component of a meal?
dessert
The culinary term farci(e) refers to what type of preparation?
stuffed
What is a bistro(t)?
a café, snack bar, small restaurant
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