foie gras
Controversial French delicacy
Foie gras is the fattened liver of a duck or goose, considered a delicacy in French cuisine.
The birds are force-fed to enlarge their livers, a practice that has made foie gras controversial and banned in some jurisdictions.
It is typically served as a pâté, terrine, or seared: The tasting menu featured seared foie gras with fig compote.
Burned on the surface
- pan-friedCooked in shallow fat
- terrineMolded savory loaf
- pâtéSeasoned meat paste
- mousseAiry whipped preparation
lobe · slice · score · render · caramelize · deglaze · Sauternes · fig
Geography's influence on taste
- canardUnfounded malicious rumor
- bistroInformal small restaurant
- brasserieInformal French restaurant
- PérigordHistoric French region
Gascony · Alsace · bordelaise · Sauternes · bloc · mousse · parfait · terrine
Refined sensitivity or rarity
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- indulgenceYielding to desire
- decadenceMoral decline through excess
prestige · exclusive · haute cuisine · Michelin · fine dining · tasting menu · prix fixe · splurge
Compulsory food administration
- animal welfareNon-human health and treatment
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- banOfficial restriction on something
- crueltyDeliberate harm-causing disposition
activism · protest · inhumane · PETA · legislation · debate · boycott · California
seared
Burned on the surface
mousse · lobe · slice · score · render · caramelize · deglaze · Sauternes · fig · brioche
terroir
Geography's influence on taste
Périgord · Gascony · Alsace · bordelaise · Sauternes · bloc · mousse · parfait · terrine · conserve
delicacy
Refined sensitivity or rarity
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- extravaganceExcessive, wasteful spending
- indulgenceYielding to desire
decadence · prestige · exclusive · haute cuisine · Michelin · fine dining · tasting menu · prix fixe · splurge · celebration
force-feeding
Compulsory food administration
- animal welfareNon-human health and treatment
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- banOfficial restriction on something
cruelty · activism · protest · inhumane · PETA · legislation · debate · boycott · California · Chicago
rich
Having much of something
silky · creamy · savory · umami · gamey · earthy · delicate · luscious · fatty · smooth
- meatbeef, pork, chicken, steak, bacon
- FranceParis, Notre-Dame, Lyon, croissant, Toulouse
- French cuisinebaguette, croissant, coq au vin, crepe suzette, croissants
- French Culturebaguette, baguettes, beret, berets, brie
- French Thingsbaguette, beret, Eiffel Tower, croissant, Louvre
- gastronomygastronomy, gourmet food, fine dining, tasting menu, degustation
foie grasgruel
Thin watery porridge
bread and water · hardtack · peasant food · spam · ramen noodles
foie grasplain rice
Unseasoned cooked grain
dry toast · boiled potatoes · bland food · comfort food · home cooking