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culinary history
the basic history of Culinary Fundamentals
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Culinary Art
Undergraduate 1
01/27/2013

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Brigade
Definition
the staff- setting of specific tasks related to specific tasks
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Gourmand
Definition
a connosseur of fine food and drink
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Nouvelle Cuisine
Definition

French for "new cooking"

Based on natural flavors shortened cooking times and innovating combinations

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Sous Chef
Definition
assists executive chef
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Grande Cuisine
Definition

intricate, elaborate, cuisine of the 18th-19th century french aristocracy

 

emphasises the how and why of cooking.

 

Several course meal

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Fernand Point
Definition
refind escoffiers clasique cuisine and created the nouvelle cuisine
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Classic Cuisine
Definition
relies on the thorough exploration of culinary principles and techniques and executes refined preparation and superb presentation
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Executive Chef
Definition
coordinates kitchen activity and direscts the kitchen staff
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Dining room manager
Definition
 Generally trains all the service personnel and over sees the selections and works closely with the chef
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Marie-Antoine Careme
Definition
Master chef of french Grande Cuisine
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Line cooks
Definition
Responsible for preparing menu items according to recipe specifications
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Auguste Escoffier
Definition

 Defined French cuisine and dining during the "gay nineties"

 

Created Clasique Cuisine

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Pastry Chef
Definition
responsible for developing recipes for preparing desserts
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Area chef
Definition
Responsible for specific facility or function with a brigade system working under them
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Head waiter
Definition
responsible for service throughout the dining room
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Cuisine Bourgeoisie
Definition
Cooking for the middle class
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New American Cuisine
Definition
Stresses the use of fresh locally gorwn seasonal produce and high quality ingredients
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Fusion Cuisine
Definition
 The blending or use of ingredients and\or preparation methods from various ethnicities
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Restaurateur
Definition
 a person who owns or operates an establishment serving food- Restaurant
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Molecular Gastronomy
Definition
a scientifi movement that investigates the chemistry behind food preparation of food and dishes
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An area where Guests are generally not allowed, such as the kitchen is know as the
Definition
Back of the house
Term
A type of service that tends to be more formal by using two waiters
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french service
Term
the style of table service in which a waiter serves the entree, vegetables and carbohydrate from a platter onto a guests plate is
Definition
Russian service
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the name of the front of the house employee who makes sure the tables are properly set, foods are delivered in a timely manner to the proper tables and guests' needs are met
Definition
Dining Room Manager
Term
One waiter takes the order and brings the food to the table is
Definition
American Service
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another term used for the position of the dining room attendant who clears plates and refills water glasses at various tables in the dining room is the
Definition
back waiter
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Another name for the Sommelier
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Wine Steward
Term
List three 19th Century preservation and storage techniques
Definition

Canned food

Ice boxes

Freezers\Fridges

Term
what is the purpose of the checkerd trousers?
Definition
to hid stains
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what is the purpose of the double breasted white coat?
Definition

it can be rebuttoned to hide stains and

it is double layer to protect from burn and scalds

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Apron
Definition
protects uniform, insulates body
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What are three ways a chef can show pride in performing his or her job?
Definition

Personal appearance

Positive behavior

Dedication

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Alice Waters
Definition

Served fresh american food simply prepared,

originated in california in 1971

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Boulanger
Definition
First know to offer a variety of foods prepared on premises to customers whose primary interest was dining
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Fernand Point
Definition
The father of nouvelle cuisine
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Auguste Escoffier
Definition
Exhibited culinary skill in grande cuisine in some of europes finest hotels
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Paul Bocuse and Roger Verge
Definition
trained by fernand point; pioneers of nouvelle cuisine
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Marie-Antonin Careme
Definition
Prepared meals consisting of dozens of courses of elaborately prepared and presented foods
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Ferran Adria
Definition
An experimental Spanish chef who believes that "creativity means not copying"
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Saucier
Definition
takes care of Sauteed items and most sauces
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Friturier
Definition
in charge of french fries
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Potager
Definition
Responsible for Stocks and soups
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Garde manager
Definition

Responsible for cold preparations in the kitchen

such as salads

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Rotisseur
Definition
responsible for roasting meats, such as roast pork and au jus
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Poissonier
Definition

poached sloe with caper sauce

Chef responsible for fish preparation

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Glacier
Definition

chocolate eclairs

Frozen Desserts

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Grillardin
Definition

grilled veal tenderloin

responsible for grilling

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Boucher
Definition

ground beef

butcher

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Boulanger
Definition
Baker
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Entremetier
Definition
responsible for veggies and sauces
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Commis
Definition
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