Food is a very important aspect of the French culture not only in their everyday live, but also for special events in their society. For example, French weddings are made up of different traditions that we might not typically see. Weddings in the French culture are multi-course meals that begin with hors d’houevres. Following that, canapes are shared among the tables of guests. Next, a cheese plater with fruit and baguettes will be served. Finally, sorbet is served between the salad and the main course to cleanse the body. Beef Burgundy and Coq Au Vin are usually chosen for the entree course with vegetables served on the side. These dishes are often sauteed in red wine to further develop their flavor. For desert, most weddings don’t stick to a traditional wedding cake. Popular dishes include mousse au chocolat, creme brulee, croquembouche, and poire belle helene. Croquembouche are creme puffs with carmel that are used to hold pastry towers together. Poire Belle Helene is a pouched pear served with a creme sauce (picture below). All of this is finished off with hot chocolate or a cafe du lait. One of the main dishes, Coq Au Vin, actually came to be after King Henri IV of French proclaimed, “A chicken in every pot,” in his promise for general welfare. Although his originally intention did not have this dish in mind, it became a very well-known dish in the french culture. Coq Au Vin literally means “rooster in wine,” and that’s exactly what it is. Below is the recipe for this dish.
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