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 One of the most wonderful things about France is its celebrated cuisine, fine wines and numerous cheeses. Without a doubt it is hard to imagine any conversation about France that does not include some reference to its culture of food, produce and almost unique knowledge (savoir-faire) of how to prepare it. There are literally thousands of French recipes, thousands of different French wines and more than five hundred French cheeses with names.
The great thing about French cuisine is how the French have managed to nurture so many original dishes from a local and regional basis; whether it be the traditional Beef Bourguignon from Burgundy, Cassoulet from the area of Toulouse, Steak Bearnaise from the Bearn, or Quiche Lorraine... Of course even small towns like Agen in the Lot-et-Garonne are famous for their prunes. Rightly so the French can be proud of their cuisine having given immense pleasure to millions.
With so many French recipes and so many wines to choose from, we can only attempt to introduce our visitors to our favored selection.
French Cooking
French cuisine is not only about how to prepare food (this is important) but is also based on the quality of the meat, vegetables and all the ingredients used. Further there is a real art to matching dishes and wines within a meal. For example, a fish soup with a glass of red Bordeaux wine, followed by a Coq au Vin with a bottle of sweet white wine from Sauternes is not likely to be considered a good match in French cooking; however good the preparation of the food and ingredients .
So waste no time, enter the site and enjoy cooking with our selection of French recipes from simple dishes to the more elaborate.
How To Keep A Healthy Balanced Diet?
1. Five portions of vegetables and fruits per day.
2. Drink at least 6 glasses of water a day, more if you practise a physical activity.
3. Cereals, pulses, rice and pasta should be a third of your diet.
4. Fish should be included in your diet at least twice a week.
4. If you are used to fry or roast your food, try to change this habit by poaching, boiling, steaming, baking and grilling. You can also use a microwave for cooking a healthy meal.
5. Reduce your consumption of food that is high in saturated fat.
In resume, a healthy balanced diet includes the followings: proteins (fish, eggs, meat), semi-skimmed milk, plenty of vegetables and fruits, starchy foods, dairy-food.
Don't forget to keep your balanced diet low in salt, fat and sugar. Check carefully the salt and sugar content in the ready-made food.
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