History of Europe

What was food like in France before the French revolution?

Peasant Food

- Bread - most important food

- Cheese

- Meat (Pork, salt or smoked as cold cuts)

- Root Vegetables (cabbage, squash)

- Soup (leeks and peas were particularly popular)

- Fruit (apples and pears as apple cider)

Townsmen Food

- Meat

- Poultry (chicken, duck, goose)

- Fresh vegetables

- Dairy (butter, yogurt)

- Eggs

Aristocratic Food

- Many courses

- Variety of meats

- Sugar and spices

- Rich desserts