Historical Culinary Trendsetters

What type of events did the Greeks and Romans host to enjoy eating?

• Concerts

• Banquets

• Sports Events

• Plays

Fill in the blank: In the Middle Ages, people ate with fingers, knives, and _______.

• Forks

• Spoons

• Trenchers

• Plates

By the end of the French Revolution, Paris had how many restaurants in 30 years?

• 100

• 200

• 500

• 1000

During the Industrial Revolution, people needed to live close to what?

• Schools

• Parks

• Factories

• Rivers

Catherine de Medici introduced what tools to the French?

• Haute Cuisine

• Silverware

• Ice Cream

• Canning

What cuisine did Catherine de Medici bring to France?

• Italian

• Haute Cuisine

• Spanish

• Greek

Catherine de Medici is credited with bringing which of the following to France?

• Spinach

• Artichoke

• Ice Cream

• All of the above.

What is Marie-Antione Careme known for?

• Perfecting sauces and the father of Grand cuisine.

• Bringing haute cuisine to France

• Inventing forks and spoons

• A famous food painter of the Renaissance

What is Georges – Auguste Escoffier known for?

• Traditional Japanese sushi preparation.
• Modern French cuisine and culinary techniques.
• Baking and pastry techniques.
• Italian cuisine and pasta dishes.

How did Julia Child (the GOAT) influence the culinary world?

• Popularized French cuisine in America and promoted cooking as an enjoyable, accessible activity.

• She only taught French cuisine to professional chefs.
• She discouraged home cooking and promoted dining out.
• She focused solely on French baking techniques.