Alsace - Lorraine Region

Question 1

The Geography of Alsace - Lorraine is:

Answer 1

Geography:
Rhine river valley rising to the Vosges mountains
Unique microclimate that is often much warmer and drier during the summer months than other northern regions of France.

Alsace [and Lorraine], unlike the other French Regions, abound in both French and German influences. Very disciplined German like culture. The region is situated in mid-eastern to north-eastern France. It is bound to the north by Germany and to the east by the Rhine River [with Germany across the Rhine], to the south by Switzerland and the region of Franche-Comté and to the west by the beautiful Vosges mountains and the region of Lorraine.

Question 2

The Key Cities of Alsace - Lorraine are:

Answer 2

Key Cities of Alsace - Lorraine:

1. Strasbourg - European Union
   
   • River of Rhine River flows north.
2. Colmar is the Venice of France
   
   • Warmer Climate valley, unique mild microclimate
   • Loire valley also milder temps
3. Sélestat
4. Mulhouse

Question 3

The food products of Alsace Lorraine are:

Answer 3

Food products of Alsace Lorraine

1. Pork - Pate, smoked, cured, charcuterie
2. Goose and Duck: 2nd largest producer of Foie Gras from goose and duck
3. Munster (Monastery) Cheese (Washed Rind)
4. Chocolate
5. Wild Game
6. Sauerkraut
7. Sausages
8. Fish - Trout, Crayfish
9. Cabbage - sauerkraut
10. Asparagus
11. Mushrooms
12. Questch and mirabel plums
13. Preserves of different fruits

Question 4

The dishes of Alsace Lorraine are:

Answer 4

Dishes of Alsace - Lorraine

1. -Baeckeoffe (Bakers oven) - Cooking vehicle used in Alsace to make a german stew of various meats: lamb, beef, pork, covered with potatoes and onion. A Lutage is added which is a dough of flour and water that is made into a rope of dough and put around the edge of the pot lid to seal
2. Flammekuchen - To cook with flame
3. Savarin - Dough like Brioche
4. Babe au Rhum
5. Kugelhopf - Christmas Bread with nuts and fruit like pannetonne
6. Choucroute Garni - Alsatian style cabbage
7. Souffle

Question 5

The wines of Alsace - Lorraine are:

Answer 5

Wines and drinks of Alsace - Lorraine are:

Beer - Brasseries

Pinot Family: Blanc, Gris, Noir
Riesling
Gewurtztraminer
Sylvaner
Edelzwicker - noble blend
Muscat d'Alsace
VT and SGN = Vendanges Tardives (late harvest) and Sélection de Grains Nobles (selection of individual grapes = Noble rot = Botrytis)

Crémant d’Alsace - Sparkling wine

Eau de Vie - water of life - distilled liqueur of different fruits

Question 6

The W11D4 menu from Alsace - Lorraine:

Answer 6

W11D4 Menu from Alsace - Lorraine:

1. Flammekuchen- Alsatian style pizza
2. Choucroute - Alsatian style cabbage with sausage and Pork
3. Chocolate Souffle

Question 7

The History of Alsace - Lorraine is:

Answer 7

Alsace - Lorraine History:
Strong Germanic influence as the region has been under German rule several times during its existence. The population looks Germanic and the names of many of the cities are German as well.