La Chandeleur

In France, cooking is promoted to high art. It has its rules, secrets and traditions. For many French, cooking accompanied by fine wine is the main factor of happiness. The difference between Americans and French people is that Americans eat, but it is often said that French people are alive. The purpose of this course is to explore French culture through food. France is slightly smaller than Texas, but there are various dishes from all areas. Learn about local cuisine and cook typical dishes of each region. We learn the vocabulary of food, imitate the stylized form of recipe and decipher French menu. Also, I will learn about French cuisine through literature, movies, music and mass media. In addition, we have a broad perspective and consider some of the big problems and controversial issues related to French cuisine, such as the increase in fast food, the irritability of the city into agricultural land, the problems related to the wine industry To do. Course taught in French

February 2, Roman Catholics from France and Canada celebrated the calendar that Mary took the baby Jesus to the temple and ate a pancake (pancake), and Federalda Chandel (St. Candle Festival) I celebrated. Traditional French Canadian proverbs are called "Mangerdescrêpesàlalachandeleur apporte un an bonheur" (a happy year of eating sweets at Candlemas). French Canadians can enjoy snacks such as croissants with coffee and tea at breakfast. For those with time to enjoy a more voluminous breakfast try the Canadian bacon and sausage egg, toast or coffee. Lunch can be made with raw ham and cheese sandwiches. Pea soup served at home and at the restaurant is the most popular weekend dinner. Dinner is ragoûtdeboulettes (spicy meatball) and other amaranth, accompanied by potatoes, usually with gravy. A polite diner never puts their elbows on the table until they are finished

More traditional things? According to locals, try the best pizza in Switzerland, La chandeleur. pot? It is not as popular as the idea for locals in Switzerland, but if you visit and want to try it, check out L'évêché for a variety of traditional dishes and non-traditional dishes. If you need a place to take a rest in a city life, go to Ouchy on the subway, walk around the lake and enjoy ice cream and coffee. If you are lucky enough to get there in the summer, you will take a break and return to the coast with many other people to take a walk around the lake.