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ITALY, FRANCE, AND GERMANY Flashcards

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Italy:
Foundation of Italian cuisine, focusing on grains, legumes, and regional produce.

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Ancient Rome

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Italy:
Integrated ingredients like tomatoes, maize, and cocoa from the _____________ and ___________

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Middle East and the Americas

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Italy:
Refined cooking flourished under the Medici family, elevating food as an art form.

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Renaissance

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Italy:
Rich ragù

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Bologna

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Italy:
Birthplace of pizza.

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Naples

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Italy:
Core Ingredients

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Olive oil, tomatoes, cheese, and cured meats.

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Italy:
Arabic-inspired flavors.

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Sicily

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Italy:
Saltless bread due to medieval trade disputes.

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Tuscany

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Italy:
Based on pasta, fish, fruits, vegetables, cheese, cold cuts, wine, pizza, and coffee.

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Mediterranean Style

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Italy:
Especially in Italian-American cuisine

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Global Influence

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Italy:
Naples-origin thin crust, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil (Italian flag colors).

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Pizza Margherita

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Italy:
Roman spaghetti with eggs, Pecorino Romano, pancetta, and black pepper.

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Pasta Carbonara

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Italy:
Pasta layers with Bolognese sauce, béchamel, and Parmesan cheese.

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Lasagna

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Italy:
Milan-origin creamy rice with saffron and butter.

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Risotto alla Milanese

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Italy:
Venetian dessert of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder.

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Tiramisu

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Italy:
Dense Italian ice cream with fresh ingredients and lower fat content.

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Gelato

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Italy:
Sautéing onions, carrots, and celery for sauces and soups.

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Soffritto

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Italy:
Browning meat/vegetables for flavor (e.g., Osso Buco).

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Searing (Rosolatura)

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Italy:
Low heat cooking for deep flavors (e.g., Bolognese sauce).

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Simmering (Cottura Lenta)

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Italy:
Cooking pasta and mixing with sauce using pasta water.

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Boiling and Tossing (Pasta Cottura)

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Italy:
Grilling meats, vegetables, and seafood with olive oil and herbs.

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Grilling (Grigliare)

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Italy:
Used for lasagna, focaccia, and roasted dishes.

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Baking (Cottura al Forno)

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Italy:
For arancini, fritto misto, and zeppole

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Frying (Frittura)

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Italy:
Slow cooking in liquid (e.g., braised beef or veal).

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Braising (Brasatura)

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Italy:
Adding flavor by infusing oils, broths, or creams with herbs and spices.

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Infusing (Infusione)

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Italy:
Techniques for desserts like tiramisu.

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Whipping and Folding (Montare e Incorporare)

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France:
Foundation of French culinary traditions

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Medieval Feasts

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France:
Refined elegance inspired by Italian culinary arts.

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Renaissance Influence

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France:
Escoffier and others solidified France’s culinary reputation

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Classical Period

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France:
Lighter flavors and simpler presentations.

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Nouvelle Cuisine (20th Century)

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France:
Culinary Evolution influenced by events like the

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Crusades and Renaissance

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France:
Key Figures of French Cuisine

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La Varenne, Carême, Escoffier

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France:
Modern Trends emphasis on lighter, elegant dishes through

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Nouvelle Cuisine

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France:
estament to centuries of innovation and cultural exchange.

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Elegance and Elegance and Sophistication

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France: Regional Diversity
Ratatouille, bouillabaisse, pissaladière.

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France: Regional Diversity
Beef bourguignon, coq au vin.

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France: Regional Diversity
Choucroute garnie, tarte flambée.

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France: Regional Diversity
Moules-frites, crêpes.

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France:
What’s their Key Ingredients

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Fresh produce, high-quality meats, seafood, dairy (cheeses, butter)

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France:
Chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms and onions.

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Coq au Vin

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France:
Provençal fish stew with seafood in a saffron-infused broth.

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Bouillabaisse

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France:
Vegetable stew with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

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Ratatouille

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France:
Custard dessert with a caramelized sugar crust.

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Crème Brûlée

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France:
Beef braised in red wine with carrots, onions, and mushrooms.

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Beef Bourguignon

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France:
Snails sautéed in garlic butter and baked in their shells.

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France:
Base of carrots, onions, and celery for sauces and soups.

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France:
Flour and butter mixture for thickening.

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France:
Quick cooking in hot fat like butter or oil.

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France:
Searing, then slow cooking in liquid like wine or stock.

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France:
Gentle cooking in liquid below boiling.

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France:
Dry-heat cooking in an oven.

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France:
Igniting alcohol in a hot pan to add flavor.

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Flambéing

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France:
Vacuum-sealed food cooked at precise water bath temperatures.

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France:
Using liquid to dissolve browned bits in a pan for sauces.

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Déglazing

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Germany:
Power is shared between the federal government and 16 states (Bundesländer).

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Federal Republic

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Germany’s Capital

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Berlin (the largest city)

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Germany’s Globals role

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Known for engineering, automotive industry, and contributions to arts and philosophy

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Germany:
Northern Germany shares traditions with?

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Germany:
Southern areas resemble

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Austrian and Swiss cuisines

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Germany:
Hearty dishes like Brotzeit and Münchner Weißwurst.

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Germany:
Currywurst and seafood influences

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Berlin and Hamburg

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Germany:
Main Food

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Pork, beef, poultry, potatoes, noodles, dumplings, breads, pastries, and beer

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Germany:
Grilled sausage seasoned with nutmeg and coriander, popular at festivals.

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Germany:
Marinated and slow-cooked beef, served with dumplings or Spätzle.

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Sauerbraten

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Germany:
Breaded and fried veal or pork, often with lemon wedges.

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Germany:
Flaky pastry with apples, raisins, and cinnamon, served warm.

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Apfelstrudel

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Germany:
Potato salad with mayonnaise, mustard, and vegetables.

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Kartoffelsalat

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Germany:
Beef rolls filled with bacon, onion, and mustard in gravy

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Germany:
Slow cooking in liquid; used for Sauerbraten.

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Schmoren (Braising)

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Germany:
Preserves nutrients, commonly for vegetables and fish.

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Dämpfen (Steaming)

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Germany:
Popular for meats and root vegetables, e.g., Schweinshaxe.

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Rösten (Roasting)

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Germany:
Essential for bread-making, e.g., Bauernbrot or Brötchen.

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Kneten (Kneading)

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Germany:
The spirit of coziness and comfort in German celebrations and gatherings.

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Gemütlichkeit

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Germany:
Salting, smoking, and pickling (e.g., sauerkraut and matjes).

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Preservation Techniques

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