The French are known for their baking skills (croissants, macarons, need we go on?) and there is something so simple yet satisfying about a sandwich served on a baguette. In fact, more than 3 million jambon-beurre, which consists of butter and ham on a baguette, are sold in France each day.

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The humble bread has now been included on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Other notable elements on the list include kimchi from Korea, Neapolitan pizza in Italy, and beer culture in Belgium. 

An element makes the cut if it fits UNESCO’s 6 criteria which includes constituting “intangible cultural heritage as defined in Article 2 of the Convention,” and being “in urgent need of safeguarding because its viability is at risk despite the efforts of the community.”

UNESCO’s director-general—who previously served as France’s former minister of culture—Audrey Azoulay, welcomed the announcement, stating, “This will make people realize that this regular baguette that they know very well, is something precious. It comes from history, and it has character and it’s important to make the public aware of this, to be proud of it.”

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However, if you aren’t familiar with French coffee traditions, you might find yourself a little overwhelmed with the options and the whole process. Here’s your guide to ordering coffee in France to be sure that you don’t get lost.

Cafe

If you order a “coffee” in France, you will be given a small cup of extremely strong espresso with no sugar and no milk. This is an acquired taste, so be careful if you only order “un cafe!”

Cafe au Lait

Cafe au lait is an extremely popular choice in France. One shot of espresso is combined with a larger portion of steamed milk to create a creamy, delicious beverage that people absolutely love.

Cappuccino

Cappuccino isn’t only made in Italy, also being found in France commonly. Thirty percent espresso, fifty percent steamed milk, and twenty percent froth create this rich, milk-rich hot beverage.

Cafe Americain

An “American coffee” is the name that the French give to a watered-down espresso. That’s right, the beverage that France sees as a weak version of coffee is just espresso with hot water added.

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However, in some countries, these gastropods are one of the most popular fine dining options out there. Here are three countries where snails are popular and enjoyed as a delicacy.

France

The French know sails as escargot, and they are a favorite throughout the country. The French are known worldwide for their love of snails. They are often served with a light butter sauce that includes parsley and other herbs.

Indonesia

The Indonesian style of eating snails is one of the most unique that you’ll find anywhere. After being extracted from their shells, snails are placed onto a wooden skewer and cooked over a fire, satay style.

Spain

Spain, France’s southern neighbor, is also pretty big into snails. Here, you’ll find them as a popular tapas bar item in cities such as Sevilla, and also as a hearty main course featuring tomato sauce and chorizo in northern regions such as Navarre.

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The research was conducted at the Centre for Taste and Feeding Behavior in France. The researchers asked 31 wine drinkers from France to taste four wines in various situations — on their own and with different types of cheese. This method is known as multi-intake temporal dominance of sensations. In simple terms, the drinkers were asked which ones they enjoyed and why.

The study found that all four wines tasted better after the participants ate cheese. “We learned the duration of the perception of astringency of a certain wine could be reduced after having cheese and the four evaluated cheeses had the same effect,” lead researcher Mara Galmarini told Telegraph. “In short, when having a plate of assorted cheeses, the wine will probably taste better no matter which one they choose.”

Next time you’re having friends over, we suggest conducting an experiment of your own!

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This restaurant, which has five locations within the country located in the cities of Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Montpellier, and Lyon, serves up some of the best beef in the whole world, and it’s easy to see why.

L’Entrecôte’s menu doesn’t have too many items, but what it has is absolutely delicious. All diners that eat at one of these restaurants will receive a set menu order. It includes a walnut salad as a starter followed by a steak with french fries.

The walnut salad is a nice palate cleanser at the beginning, but the real show starts when your waiter or waitress brings a heaping plate of steak with the restaurant’s famous french fries. The steak, which is doused in a garlic butter sauce and served either rare, medium, or well-done, is the best steak that you could ever imagine at a restaurant.

It’s so juicy and tender, and the sirloin cut is served with a sauce that is delectable and unforgettable. Plus, the french fries are bottomless and even tastier when soaked in the garlicky butter sauce served with the steak.

Be sure to check out this gem the next time yourself in one of these French cities!

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Fortunately, it’s actually quite easy now to visit France’s wine regions to discover its vineyards and wineries. The only problem is that there are so many regions to choose from!

Here are my recommendations for three must-visit wine regions in France.

Bordeaux

Sandwiched the Garonne River and the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern France is one of the world’s premier regions for red wine. The unforgettable chateaus of the Bordeaux region and beautiful towns such as Saint-Emilion make it a must-visit for wine lovers, and that’s without even mentioning the blissful wine tastings that you’ll surely experience.

Champagne

Did you know that this world-famous sparkling wine is actually named after a French wine region? Champagne is located east of Paris in northeastern France and combines picturesque windmills with rolling hills and some of the world’s most famous and delicious sparkling wines.

Burgundy

In Eastern France, south of Paris, you’ll find the wine region of Burgundy, which produces full-bodied red and white wines that are a joy to drink. Here, you’ll find plenty of vineyards that grow well-known varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. If you go in fall, you’ll find the grape leaves unforgettable as they acquire fiery red and orange hues.

The post These Are France’s Best Wine Regions to Visit appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are four regional French dishes that you absolutely must try.

Cassoulet

If you find yourself in the Occitanie region of south-western France, you must give cassoulet a try. This hearty stew is made with meat, pork skin, and white haricot beans. It’s perfect on a cold day.

Coq au Vin

This beloved recipe consisting of chicken and vegetables stewed together in local red wine hails from Burgundy in east-central France. Its combination of locally-produced ingredients makes it absolutely delectable.

Bouillabaisse

Hailing from the area of Marseille on France’s southern coast, this fish stew used to be consumed by poor fisherman when they returned from catching their day’s haul. Now, it’s a beloved and treasured dish by the natives of this city.

Crêpes

Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth. Travel to Brittany in the Northwest of France to try a food that you’ve surely heard of before. These thin pancakes originated in this region of France, and here is where they taste best.

The post Four Regional French Dishes that You Must Try appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Pâtisseire

Pâtisseire is a word that describes French pastries made by a licensed maître pâtissier — master pastry chef. In France and Belgium, only the bakeries that employ such chefs can be called pâtisseries by law.

Boulangerie

A boulangerie is a French bakery that sells breads like baguettes and pain de champagne.

Viennoserie

Viennoserie is the name for Vienna-style pastries that originate from Austria but are a big part of French cuisine. It includes pastries like croissants, brioche, pain au chocolat, and many more.

The post What Are Pâtisserie, Boulangerie & Viennoiserie? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Made from fermented grapes, this alcoholic beverage is one of the most beloved drinks in the world. Its presence has been noted in human societies for over 9000 years.

Let’s take a look at the five countries that produce the highest volume of wine on an annual basis.

Italy

It probably won’t surprise you that Italy is the world’s top wine producer. Regions such as Tuscany, home of delicious reds, and Veneto, which is where Prosecco comes from.

France

France comes in at number 2 on the list, just behind Italy. France is known for an array of wine varieties, including the world famous Champagne white grape as well as the reds that come from Bordeaux.

Spain

The third highest-producing wine country in the world is another European country. Spanish wine encompasses an array of flavors, ranging from the dry, citrusy whites of the Rias Baixas to the Tempranillo-heavy reds of La Rioja.

United States

The only country in the Western Hemisphere on the list is the United States. 90% of the USA’s wine comes from California, which should be no surprise.

Australia

Finally, Australia takes the fifth spot on our list. The only country in the Southern Hemisphere in the top five, the land down under produces more white than red wine, but includes the Shiraz varietal as one of its major successes.

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France

France is without a doubt one of the best countries for foodies, so make sure you’ll check it out. Their sophisticated cuisine is all about interesting specialties, good wine, quality cheese, and surprising pairings. 

Spain

Spain is a heaven for foodies! If you are a huge food lover, this should be your next destination. From the tasty churros, fresh seafood, to the best sangria, this country has quite a diverse kitchen.

China

Everyone who loves Chinese food should try to visit one of the most exciting countries for foodies. There’s literally everything you can and cannot imagine in China. 

Italy

The home of pasta, pizza, and risotto is ready to welcome you any day and any time. Italy is one of those places where you get the full experience. Interesting culture, history and amazing restaurants on every corner. 

Greece

Stunning Greece has so much more to offer than just the most breath-taking beaches. Their kitchen is all about fresh sea food, that is often cooked right in front of you. 

The post 5 Most Exciting Countries for Foodies appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

The French are known for their baking skills (croissants, macarons, need we go on?) and there is something so simple yet satisfying about a sandwich served on a baguette. In fact, more than 3 million jambon-beurre, which consists of butter and ham on a baguette, are sold in France each day.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Food ~ Flowers ~ France (@rue.dauphine.paris)

The humble bread has now been included on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Other notable elements on the list include kimchi from Korea, Neapolitan pizza in Italy, and beer culture in Belgium. 

An element makes the cut if it fits UNESCO’s 6 criteria which includes constituting “intangible cultural heritage as defined in Article 2 of the Convention,” and being “in urgent need of safeguarding because its viability is at risk despite the efforts of the community.”

UNESCO’s director-general—who previously served as France’s former minister of culture—Audrey Azoulay, welcomed the announcement, stating, “This will make people realize that this regular baguette that they know very well, is something precious. It comes from history, and it has character and it’s important to make the public aware of this, to be proud of it.”

The post UNESCO Has Recognized Baguettes For Their Cultural Importance appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

However, if you aren’t familiar with French coffee traditions, you might find yourself a little overwhelmed with the options and the whole process. Here’s your guide to ordering coffee in France to be sure that you don’t get lost.

Cafe

If you order a “coffee” in France, you will be given a small cup of extremely strong espresso with no sugar and no milk. This is an acquired taste, so be careful if you only order “un cafe!”

Cafe au Lait

Cafe au lait is an extremely popular choice in France. One shot of espresso is combined with a larger portion of steamed milk to create a creamy, delicious beverage that people absolutely love.

Cappuccino

Cappuccino isn’t only made in Italy, also being found in France commonly. Thirty percent espresso, fifty percent steamed milk, and twenty percent froth create this rich, milk-rich hot beverage.

Cafe Americain

An “American coffee” is the name that the French give to a watered-down espresso. That’s right, the beverage that France sees as a weak version of coffee is just espresso with hot water added.

The post Here’s Your Guide to Ordering Coffee in France appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

However, in some countries, these gastropods are one of the most popular fine dining options out there. Here are three countries where snails are popular and enjoyed as a delicacy.

France

The French know sails as escargot, and they are a favorite throughout the country. The French are known worldwide for their love of snails. They are often served with a light butter sauce that includes parsley and other herbs.

Indonesia

The Indonesian style of eating snails is one of the most unique that you’ll find anywhere. After being extracted from their shells, snails are placed onto a wooden skewer and cooked over a fire, satay style.

Spain

Spain, France’s southern neighbor, is also pretty big into snails. Here, you’ll find them as a popular tapas bar item in cities such as Sevilla, and also as a hearty main course featuring tomato sauce and chorizo in northern regions such as Navarre.

The post Did You Know That Snails are a Popular Food in These Places? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

The research was conducted at the Centre for Taste and Feeding Behavior in France. The researchers asked 31 wine drinkers from France to taste four wines in various situations — on their own and with different types of cheese. This method is known as multi-intake temporal dominance of sensations. In simple terms, the drinkers were asked which ones they enjoyed and why.

The study found that all four wines tasted better after the participants ate cheese. “We learned the duration of the perception of astringency of a certain wine could be reduced after having cheese and the four evaluated cheeses had the same effect,” lead researcher Mara Galmarini told Telegraph. “In short, when having a plate of assorted cheeses, the wine will probably taste better no matter which one they choose.”

Next time you’re having friends over, we suggest conducting an experiment of your own!

The post Cheese Can Really Improve the Taste of Wine appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

This restaurant, which has five locations within the country located in the cities of Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Montpellier, and Lyon, serves up some of the best beef in the whole world, and it’s easy to see why.

L’Entrecôte’s menu doesn’t have too many items, but what it has is absolutely delicious. All diners that eat at one of these restaurants will receive a set menu order. It includes a walnut salad as a starter followed by a steak with french fries.

The walnut salad is a nice palate cleanser at the beginning, but the real show starts when your waiter or waitress brings a heaping plate of steak with the restaurant’s famous french fries. The steak, which is doused in a garlic butter sauce and served either rare, medium, or well-done, is the best steak that you could ever imagine at a restaurant.

It’s so juicy and tender, and the sirloin cut is served with a sauce that is delectable and unforgettable. Plus, the french fries are bottomless and even tastier when soaked in the garlicky butter sauce served with the steak.

Be sure to check out this gem the next time yourself in one of these French cities!

The post Want to Try France’s Most Delicious Steak? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Fortunately, it’s actually quite easy now to visit France’s wine regions to discover its vineyards and wineries. The only problem is that there are so many regions to choose from!

Here are my recommendations for three must-visit wine regions in France.

Bordeaux

Sandwiched the Garonne River and the Atlantic Ocean in southwestern France is one of the world’s premier regions for red wine. The unforgettable chateaus of the Bordeaux region and beautiful towns such as Saint-Emilion make it a must-visit for wine lovers, and that’s without even mentioning the blissful wine tastings that you’ll surely experience.

Champagne

Did you know that this world-famous sparkling wine is actually named after a French wine region? Champagne is located east of Paris in northeastern France and combines picturesque windmills with rolling hills and some of the world’s most famous and delicious sparkling wines.

Burgundy

In Eastern France, south of Paris, you’ll find the wine region of Burgundy, which produces full-bodied red and white wines that are a joy to drink. Here, you’ll find plenty of vineyards that grow well-known varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. If you go in fall, you’ll find the grape leaves unforgettable as they acquire fiery red and orange hues.

The post These Are France’s Best Wine Regions to Visit appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are four regional French dishes that you absolutely must try.

Cassoulet

If you find yourself in the Occitanie region of south-western France, you must give cassoulet a try. This hearty stew is made with meat, pork skin, and white haricot beans. It’s perfect on a cold day.

Coq au Vin

This beloved recipe consisting of chicken and vegetables stewed together in local red wine hails from Burgundy in east-central France. Its combination of locally-produced ingredients makes it absolutely delectable.

Bouillabaisse

Hailing from the area of Marseille on France’s southern coast, this fish stew used to be consumed by poor fisherman when they returned from catching their day’s haul. Now, it’s a beloved and treasured dish by the natives of this city.

Crêpes

Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth. Travel to Brittany in the Northwest of France to try a food that you’ve surely heard of before. These thin pancakes originated in this region of France, and here is where they taste best.

The post Four Regional French Dishes that You Must Try appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Pâtisseire

Pâtisseire is a word that describes French pastries made by a licensed maître pâtissier — master pastry chef. In France and Belgium, only the bakeries that employ such chefs can be called pâtisseries by law.

Boulangerie

A boulangerie is a French bakery that sells breads like baguettes and pain de champagne.

Viennoserie

Viennoserie is the name for Vienna-style pastries that originate from Austria but are a big part of French cuisine. It includes pastries like croissants, brioche, pain au chocolat, and many more.

The post What Are Pâtisserie, Boulangerie & Viennoiserie? appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Made from fermented grapes, this alcoholic beverage is one of the most beloved drinks in the world. Its presence has been noted in human societies for over 9000 years.

Let’s take a look at the five countries that produce the highest volume of wine on an annual basis.

Italy

It probably won’t surprise you that Italy is the world’s top wine producer. Regions such as Tuscany, home of delicious reds, and Veneto, which is where Prosecco comes from.

France

France comes in at number 2 on the list, just behind Italy. France is known for an array of wine varieties, including the world famous Champagne white grape as well as the reds that come from Bordeaux.

Spain

The third highest-producing wine country in the world is another European country. Spanish wine encompasses an array of flavors, ranging from the dry, citrusy whites of the Rias Baixas to the Tempranillo-heavy reds of La Rioja.

United States

The only country in the Western Hemisphere on the list is the United States. 90% of the USA’s wine comes from California, which should be no surprise.

Australia

Finally, Australia takes the fifth spot on our list. The only country in the Southern Hemisphere in the top five, the land down under produces more white than red wine, but includes the Shiraz varietal as one of its major successes.

The post These 5 Countries Produce the Most Wine in the World appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

France

France is without a doubt one of the best countries for foodies, so make sure you’ll check it out. Their sophisticated cuisine is all about interesting specialties, good wine, quality cheese, and surprising pairings. 

Spain

Spain is a heaven for foodies! If you are a huge food lover, this should be your next destination. From the tasty churros, fresh seafood, to the best sangria, this country has quite a diverse kitchen.

China

Everyone who loves Chinese food should try to visit one of the most exciting countries for foodies. There’s literally everything you can and cannot imagine in China. 

Italy

The home of pasta, pizza, and risotto is ready to welcome you any day and any time. Italy is one of those places where you get the full experience. Interesting culture, history and amazing restaurants on every corner. 

Greece

Stunning Greece has so much more to offer than just the most breath-taking beaches. Their kitchen is all about fresh sea food, that is often cooked right in front of you. 

The post 5 Most Exciting Countries for Foodies appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.