Changes

Cooking is a very [[social]] activity which has a long history.

Cooking is a very [[social]] activity which has a long history.

=== French cuisine and its effect on the Western World ===

== French cuisine and its effect on the Western World ==

''See also:'' [[French cuisine]]

''See also:'' [[French cuisine]]

The [[French]] are well-known for their culinary achievements.<ref>[https://www.thespruceeats.com/introduction-to-french-food-and-cooking-1375348 A Brief Introduction to French Food and Cooking] BY Rebecca Franklin</ref>

The [[French]] are well known for their culinary achievements.<ref>[https://www.thespruceeats.com/introduction-to-french-food-and-cooking-1375348 A Brief Introduction to French Food and Cooking] BY Rebecca Franklin</ref>

[[File:Flag of France.png|thumbnail|right|200px|The [[France|French]] are well-known for their culinary achievements.<ref>[https://www.thespruceeats.com/introduction-to-french-food-and-cooking-1375348 A Brief Introduction to French Food and Cooking] BY Rebecca Franklin</ref> ]]

[[File:Flag of France.png|thumbnail|right|200px|The [[France|French]] are well known for their culinary achievements.<ref>[https://www.thespruceeats.com/introduction-to-french-food-and-cooking-1375348 A Brief Introduction to French Food and Cooking] BY Rebecca Franklin</ref> ]]

Rebecca Franklin in her article entitled ''A Brief Introduction to French Food and Cooking'' wrote:

Rebecca Franklin in her article entitled ''A Brief Introduction to French Food and Cooking'' wrote:

{{Cquote|French food and cooking are generally considered the backbone and underpinning of many cuisines across the Western world. The influence and recognition of classical French cooking techniques are legendary. This status is precisely why French cuisine can be intimidating for a beginner to learn.  

{{Cquote|French food and cooking are generally considered the backbone and underpinning of many cuisines across the Western world. The influence and recognition of classical French cooking techniques are legendary. This status is precisely why French cuisine can be intimidating for a beginner to learn.  

French food leaves many cooks feeling that they have to live up to a certain unattainable elegance and flair. In the U.S. that may come mainly from the influence of Julia Child, the well-known writer (and later television personality) who brought French cooking to the American public. Mastering the Art of French Cooking (the title of Ms​. Child's famous book) is considered by many to be the pinnacle of her culinary achievement and helped make classic French cuisine more well-known to American home cooks.<ref>[https://www.thespruceeats.com/introduction-to-french-food-and-cooking-1375348 A Brief Introduction to French Food and Cooking] BY Rebecca Franklin</ref>}}

French food leaves many cooks feeling that they have to live up to a certain unattainable elegance and flair. In the U.S. that may come mainly from the influence of Julia Child, the well-known writer (and later television personality) who brought French cooking to the American public. Mastering the Art of French Cooking (the title of Ms​. Child's famous book) is considered by many to be the pinnacle of her culinary achievement and helped make classic French cuisine more well-known to American home cooks.<ref>[https://www.thespruceeats.com/introduction-to-french-food-and-cooking-1375348 A Brief Introduction to French Food and Cooking] BY Rebecca Franklin</ref>}}

== Dietary/cooking practices of atheists ==

== Dietary/cooking practices of atheists ==

=== Atheism, culinary arts, food science, inspiration and innovation ===

=== Atheism, culinary arts, food science, inspiration and innovation ===

''See also:'' [[Atheism, food science, innovation and inspiration]] and [[Atheism, culinary arts, inspiration, innovation and food science]]

''See also:'' [[Atheism and food science]] and [[Atheism, culinary arts, inspiration, innovation and food science]]

The Institute of Food Technologists defines [[food science]] as "the discipline in which the engineering, biological, and physical sciences are used to study the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public".<ref>Heldman, Dennis R. "IFT and the Food Science Profession." Food Technology. October 2006. p. 11.</ref>

The Institute of Food Technologists defines [[food science]] as "the discipline in which the engineering, biological, and physical sciences are used to study the nature of foods, the causes of deterioration, the principles underlying food processing, and the improvement of foods for the consuming public".<ref>Heldman, Dennis R. "IFT and the Food Science Profession." Food Technology. October 2006. p. 11.</ref>

Despite the efforts of food scientists and [[chef]]s in irreligious cultures to develop more flavorful food, there have been a significant amount of irreligious cultures with bland food that is not exciting from a culinary point of view (See also: [[Atheism, food science, innovation and inspiration]]).

Despite the efforts of food scientists and [[chef]]s in irreligious cultures to develop more flavorful food, there have been a significant amount of irreligious cultures with bland food that is not exciting from a culinary point of view (See also: [[Atheism and food science]] and [[Atheism and culinary science]]).

== See also ==

==References==

[[Category:Cooking]]

[[Category:Cooking]]