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| By: Sha - at December 2, 2013 |
Top 10 Must-Try Foods of France
France is a world class destination for food lovers and it's famous for it's
rich culture, history, as well as culinary heritage in
particular, including a glorious past. The country receives millions of visitors
from all over the world each year. When it comes to going on a vacation or a
food tour, there is more to French food than croissants and steaks.
French cuisine is known very well across the world for it's one of a kind
flavors. If nothing else, you should visit France simply for its
very rich and delicious foods that are prepared from using distinct combinations
of ingredients you will not find anywhere else in the world. This article
reveals the top 10 must-try foods of France.
Eating and drinking in France may make your vacation or any kind of trip in the
country a kind of gastronomical tour. The French take their food seriously, so
when you are in the country make sure to relish the treats of their foods so
that you have plenty of great stories to tell. Here is a list of top 10 must try
foods of France.
10) Macaroons
The lovely looking, colorful French cookies are delicious to eat. French
macaroons are light and usually brightly colored. They're made with egg whites,
flour, butter and milk. There is a thin layer of cheese sandwiched between these
delicious cookies.
9) Croque Monsieur
This delicious grilled cheese sandwich can be eaten as a snack or a meal with a
salad. It is primarily made up of cheese, ham and egg with cheese on the outer
side and ham on the inside. The egg stays on the top.
8) Baguettes
You can get one of these easily in the UK or USA but the French baguettes
are special in taste. You will always find fresh baguettes in France that will
make your mouth water. Baguettes have a hard outer layer but a soft inside and when
you buy them fresh they are usually still warm. Buying baguettes daily is a great
part of the culture in the country that you should experience as well.
7) Chouquettes
This cheap plum shaped pastry, or chou as it is called in french, is made into a
ball and topped off with some little chunks of sugar. They are very light with a hollow inside and taste delicious. They are
sold by weight, so you can get quite a lot of them for your money. You will find
this special treat in any French boulangerie.
6) Pain au Chocolate
If you love
chocolates, then you may know that they come in many different flavors, such
as: caramel, coffee, cinnamon, orange, grapefruit, mint and tea. Pain au
chocolate is a popular French food for breakfast in Paris. Basically, it is a
very delicious pastry filled with pieces of chocolate. It is similar to
croissants and called chocolate croissants in some countries. Pain au chocolate
is made up of a number of rich ingredients such as milk, butter, yeast, cheese
and flour. It is a very popular snack in Paris, so if you love buttery croissants
and chocolates then pain au chocolate is one of the best things for you to eat.
5) Religieuse au
Chocolate
A religieuse is made up of two round éclair like parts, where a little one is stuck
on top of a larger one. This delicious food is covered in chocolate icing and
topped off with a swirl of cream. You can find it in a boulangerie or a
patisserie. It comes in a mix where one part has chocolate and the other part
has coffee flavored icing.
4) Onion Soup
You can probably get onion soup in every country in the world but you need to
go to France to get the best onion soup on Earth. France is the country of
origin when it comes to this thick, hearty and delicious onion soup. This soup
is made of basic ingredients, such as: onions, cheese and beef broth. The
onions are cooked until they are tender and full of flavor. The cheese covers
the top of the soup and is meted in an oven before the soup is served. You must
try this when you are in France.
3) Crêpes
If you are traveling to France then you'll find many crepe shops scattered all
over the cities. Crêpes are a very delicious meal and perfect for breakfast.
They look like very thin pancakes that you can fill with a variety of fruits,
cheeses or ham and you can even try them with chocolate. You should try this
delicious meal if given the chance and remember that it's better to order
specialized crêpes
instead of buying the ones that are reheated from a stack.
2) Croissants
You cannot have a list of top 10 French foods without including the ever popular
croissant. This food is originally from France and it has earned fame worldwide.
Certainly, you will find croissants in other countries but you can only get the
irresistibly buttery, flaky and light authentic croissants in France. The best
ones are the plump croissants that smell of good butter with a golden exterior.
1) Fromage (the
French word for Cheese)
Cheese is
one of the foods that France is most famous for in its rich culinary reputation,
there are so many varieties of cheese in France that there is a flavor for
everyone. Some are just absolutely delicious such as Boulette d’Avesnes; this
world famous French cheese is originally produced in Avesnes, a small village
located on the French Belgian border. This creamy fresh cheese tastes stronger
and spicier than possibly any other cheese in the world. Due to it's stinky
flavor, it's best to be consumed with a traditional gin. In truth, France
produces the “best of the best” cheese in the world. It is really difficult when
it comes to choosing any particular type of cheese because there are so many. Cheese is often served in
France instead of dessert but you can also ask for cheese with a meal when eating
at a restaurant or café.
Conclusion
Make sure to visit several local restaurants, food shops or cafés when you
travel to France if you want to taste authentic cuisine. France has earned so
much fame for its world class culinary heritage that it is not surprising why
there is so much discussion around their courses. The French people are so
serious about foods and their quality that you will find all of these delicious
delicacies even in the cheaper priced restaurants as well as shops. Make sure you
save enough money to eat original and authentic French foods while staying in
Paris or anywhere else in the country.
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