Consider the role of French cooking. The techniques and recipes of the French chef have changed the way the world dines. Chefs from all corners of the world travel to France to learn from the masters there. Yes, French chefs know how to make outstanding meals, but they can’t do it without the freshest, most flavorful ingredients - deep green asparagus; perfectly marbled tenderloin; highly aromatic herbs. They create meals that delight all of the senses.  No one learns French cooking overnight. It takes years to hone the techniques, and French chefs have been building and perfecting their skills for generations. When you break down French cooking, you see that it’s laborious, wasteful, … [Read more...]