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1
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What countries border France?

A 
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
Germany
Belgium
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2
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What is Ile de France?

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50 mile radius of Paris

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3
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What are the main regions of France?

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*Ardennes
*Normandy
*Brittany
Bordeaux
Perigord
Languedoc-Roussillon
Carcassonne
*Provence
*Burgundy
*Alsace-Lorraine
Champagne

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4
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What is Haute Cuisine?

A

Very elaborate cooking

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5
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Who wrote “The Physiology of Taste”?

A

Billat Savarin

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6
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What chef came up with the kitchen brigade?

A

Escoffier

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7
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Who is the famous American cook in France and what is her signature dish?

A

Julia Child

Boeuf bourguignon

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8
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What do dishes from Normandy frequently feature?

A

Milk
Cream
Apples

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9
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What is Brioche and from what region of France does it originate?

A

Yeast bread rich in butter and eggs

Normandy

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10
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What is Camembert and from what region of France does it originate?

A

Ripened cheese originating from Camembert in Normandy

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11
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What is coquilles St. Jacques and from what region of France does it originate?

A

Scallops in a wine sauce flavored with mushrooms

Normandy

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12
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What is quiche lorraine and from what region of France does it originate?

A 
Swiss cheese (or French style Swiss), ham, onions
Alsace-Lorraine
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13
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What is choucroute garnie and from what region of France does it originate?

A

Casserole of sauerkraut, sausage, and pork

Alsace-Lorraine

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14
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What is coq au reisling and from what region of France does it originate?

A

Braised hen or rooster cooked in Riesling

Alsace-Lorraine

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15
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What is bouef bourguignon and from what region of France does it originate?

A

French beef stew with vegetables and red wine

Burgundy

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16
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What is escargot and from what region of France does it originate?

A

Snails

Burgundy

17
Q

What is coq au vin and from what region of France does it originate?

A

Chicken with red wine

Burgundy

18
Q

What is dijon and from what region of France does it originate?

A

A type of mustard

Burgundy

19
Q

What do dishes from Provence typically contain?

A

Flavorful herbs
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Garlic

20
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What is ratatouille and from what region of France does it originate?

A

Medley of vegetables and herbs

Provence

21
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What is pate de foie gras and from what region of France does it originate?

A

Made from engourged liver of goose or duck

Perigord

22
Q

Who is considered to be the greatest living French chef?

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