Untitled Flashcards

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What is Haute?

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High end (fancy) cuisine

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What are the requirements for Haute Cuisine?

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–Rare ingredients

–Prepared by skilled cooks

–Eaten by skilled eaters

–Elaborate preparation and presentation

–Part of an aesthetic experience -an experience that is judged to be good and/or beautiful

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What is in Medieval Cuisine?

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uses function spices for health and power

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What was used during the Renaissance time period?

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Flowering of arts and sciences, including cooking

first individual plates and serving utensils. 

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What was introduced during the Enlightenment period?

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Rise of coffeehouses/cafes (public sphere)

Self-governed behavior (manners)

Self-governed society (democratic)

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According to Brillat-Savarin, why are restaurants useful for travelers?

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They allow people without their own kitchens or enough time to have meals

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Brillat-Savarin claims that restaurant work is a:

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"An industry of exiles" that attracts foreigners and people on the margins of society

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Cuisine Bourgeoise was popularized:

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By the new middle classes in the 18th century

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The French Revolution played an important role in the development of cuisine because it, in part:

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Did away with the guild system

Ended aristocracy in France, requiring many chefs to leave France for employment

Promoted political ideas that were institutionalized in new eating spaces

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What is the historical meaning of the word “restaurant”?

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a restorative broth sold in France at the time of the Revolution