FRANCE
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MAIN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
- Wheat
- Sugar beets
- Potatoes
- Wine grapes
- Beef
- Dairy products
FOOD CUSTOMS
CUSTOMS
- Typical family meal has two to four courses.
- Both hands remain above the table.
- Fork in the left hand, knife in the right.
- Bread and wine served with every meal (breakfast excluded for wine.)
- Breakfast is usually light.
- Fresh fruit is often served for dessert.
COOKING STYLES
- Haute cusine - gourmet cooking. Refers to when comments are made about the richness.
- la nouvelle cuisine francais - the new French cooking. Emphasis on fresh, light ingredients that are cooked quickly to bring out flavor.
HOLIDAYS
- Carnaval
- Christmas
- FĂȘte du Citron