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A Guide to German Cuisine

A Guide to German Cuisine

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Everyone knows about French cuisine, but German? It may not be easy to think of anything else but sausage but if you are going to Germany, you should not miss to enjoy their domestic delights. Here are some dishes you should try and a guide to German food culture! Germany is food, especially if you come to home cooking. The kitchen may not have the same aura as the French which is most often associated with refined arrangements in small portions, while Germany is instead dominated by large portions and rustic well-cooked home cooking. There are of course plenty of restaurants of very high class, which in Baiersbronn a place that is said to have the most Michelin restaurant stars per inhabitant. But what is typical German food then? Not easy to say since Germany is a large country...
A Guide to Irish Food Culture

A Guide to Irish Food Culture

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English food culture dominates in Ireland. Everything can be breaded, and you get chips (french fries) for everything. Meat is always well done, and you get cooked vegetables for your food (carrots, haricot verts, broccoli. Instead of gravy, gravy, or bird, stuffing (bread crumbs mixed with spices) applies. There are very good ingredients produced on the island, but the Irish themselves do not use them for the most interesting dishes. Nor does the ordinary Irishman seem to have taken a liking to long-distance foreign food. Visit a butcher to buy meat when you cook, it is an element that has disappeared in many countries, as it is becoming more common with pre-cut and plastic-packed. The meat is almost always locally produced. Similarly, fish shops are also still common in Irish c...
Regional Differences in Italian Food Culture

Regional Differences in Italian Food Culture

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Italian food culture has influenced large parts of the world. Italian cuisine is popular and appreciated by gourmets and critics, and often associated with fine cooking at luxury restaurants. But Italy is a long country, and the food culture is not the same across the whole of Italy. There are many regional differences from south to north, and in this post, we will go through them. Food culture in the north of Italy In northern Italy, we find that we are closer to Austria, for example. Here the food is heavier, preferably potatoes, risotto and pasta. Always bread for every meal. The climate is also colder in northern Italy, making hot dishes such as pots popular. In these, you often have different types of meat and legumes. Central Italy food culture In central Italy, eating hab...
Guide to French Food Culture

Guide to French Food Culture

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French food can be very varied. Here there are both classic dishes and more modern ones, as well as simple and difficult meals to cook. Baguette, snails, cheese and wine in all honor, but the fact is that French cuisine has much more to offer, not least in the capital Paris. The classic French cuisine You've probably heard of the classic French cuisine. This is something that many chefs learn more about during their education and which kitchens in other countries have been inspired by. For the most part, classic French cuisine includes traditional dishes that are not infrequently rich in cream and sauces of various kinds. Wine is often used for this. Nouvelle cuisine is the opposite of this and means new (modern) cuisine. Haute cuisine offers satisfying and sophisticated meals ...
Guide to Italian Food Culture

Guide to Italian Food Culture

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Italian food culture has a close connection to the country's different geographical regions and also historical development. Some claim that Italian cooking originated in Sicily because it was over 2000 years that the Greeks and Phoenicians introduced their food art to this island. saffron, rice, and sugar in the cooking. From Sicily, this food inspiration then spread to the Italian mainland, and olives and lemons are today some of the most widely used ingredients in Italian cuisine. During Renaissance Italy, the food culture flourished in the palatial palaces. People began to slowly but surely use local ingredients in a simple but accurate way, which still characterizes Italian cuisine today. Wine has also played an important role at times and together with France, Italy is the ...
A guide to Italian Food Culture

A guide to Italian Food Culture

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The Italians are passionate about food and cooking, and it is easy to understand because Italian cuisine is based on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Therefore, there is also a big difference in the dishes you are served in the different regions of Italy. The information below is therefore generalized since it is impossible to go into depth in just one article. Therefore, to experience the unique traditions of each unique region, we urge you to test the gastronomic delights yourself on a (round) trip in the country. Breakfast in Italy The Italians do not make a big deal of breakfast, and they often settle for a cup of coffee without eating anything. In hotels, where breakfast is usually included in the price, you get something to eat, but you should not expect the biggest breakfas...
A Guide to Food in Spain

A Guide to Food in Spain

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The Spaniards have a very proud food tradition. For most tourists, Spanish food is often associated with tapas, paella, and drink sangria. Sangria has basically become the national drink in addition to the very important meal wine then - of which Riojan is among the best. The famous Sherry (Jerez) from Andalusia is also a typical Spanish drink. In Spain, there are plenty of fresh and fresh ingredients that you can add to your cooking and that really characterize Spanish cuisine. Here you do not need to cook long sauces or sauces to spice up the raw materials, but you use the already amazing tasting experiences that are found directly in the raw materials. If you want to experience a really good Spanish meal, you should find a traditional local restaurant. In the holiday resorts, ...
Spanish Cuisine – A Guide to Spanish Food

Spanish Cuisine – A Guide to Spanish Food

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Spanish cuisine has a strong influence on various regional cuisines and history has helped to shape the culture's food traditions. Many food lovers believe that Spanish food is uncomplicated and down to earth. Ingredients can be found with ease when grown locally. In the history of traditional Spanish cuisine, cooking has varied from region to region due to the geography of Spain. Spain has mountain ranges that cross the country. Bergen forms a natural boundary that has made communication and transport difficult in the country until the latter part of the 20th century. Many Spanish dishes have not changed, in terms of how they are cooked and the ingredients used. The Arabs have contributed immensely to the Spanish art of cooking. Americans and Europeans have also influenced Spani...
French cuisine – a Guide to French Food

French cuisine – a Guide to French Food

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French cuisine may seem sophisticated but is all about combining flavors, mastering basic techniques, and enjoying every bite. French cuisine has long been known as basic for most kitchens in the western world. If you look at the history of other European food cultures there are always influences of French cuisine. The French cooking techniques have been developed to perfection and therefore many aspiring chefs find the French cuisine daunting. But when the cooking techniques have been mastered, a special elegance and feeling are always seen by the chefs. The food cooked in France depends mainly on the region. French cuisine is dependent on and varies with local produce, such as apples, berries, haricot verses, leeks, and mushrooms. Bird, beef, lamb, and veal are readily availabl...
German Cuisine – A Guide to German Food

German Cuisine – A Guide to German Food

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German food German cuisine consists of a variety of different dishes and ingredients and has a diverse food tradition. In Germany there are many different food traditions, several of the German regions have their own tradition when it comes to food. However, there are of course many similarities and German cuisine is usually based on meat, and then it is meat such as pork, beef, and chicken. There is a large selection of sausages in Germany, including Bratwurst which is usually seasoned with garlic, nutmeg, cloves, cumin and in some cases marjoram. There is also a special kind of Bratwurst and that is Currywurst. This sausage is in most cases served with tomato sauce, ketchup or curry sauce, and curry powder, as well as bread or alternatively with french fries. Other common in...