Quote Originally Posted by Rebellious Eagle View Post
My only quarrel with France is their cuisine. I'll pass on the snails, thanks.
You have got to be kidding me.

French cuisine is the most influential in the entire world. There's a reason why so many of the techniques used in cooking, everything from knife techniques (chiffonade, julienne, etc) to cuts of meat (filet), to the titles used in professional kitchens, (Chef de cuisine, sous chef, etc) originate from France.

Even words like entree and dessert and the modern idea of restaurants themselves come from France.

One of the main cultural contributions France has ever given the world has been their cuisine. If Julia Child were here she would thwack you over the head with a skillet.