A few weeks ago, my foodie friend Anne, better known round the Internets as A Foodie Froggy in Paris, sent me a little gift- a book called A Short Guide to Foodie French…with a Touch of Salt.
It is a great book loaded with French food terms, types of eating establishments, the different cuisines, ingredients, pastries, etiquette-even explanations of all the positions in a working French kitchen, which reads more like the US Presidential cabinet. It is illustrated with cute cartoon artwork. It is adorable, funny and informative.
I thought it might be fun to share some of these French food terms with you.
So Fridays, other than the 1st of the month Travel Photo Friday, will now be Foodie French Friday.
Each Friday I will pick a term from the book and the definition and that will be the post for the day!
Hope it proves to be lighthearted and informative at the same time. Perhaps it might help you decipher a French food menu or perhaps even choose a place to eat on your next visit to your local French Restaurant- or better yet- your next trip to France!
Today's Food French term is AUBERGE: {oh bearjh}
I have had the pleasure of dining and staying in an Auberge in Canada. Matter of fact, the picture above is one that we stayed in.
An auberge is an inn, lodge or public tavern. It is a French word. Generally cheaper than a hotel and often a place that has both rooms and restaurants, but the definition has become a little 'loose' over time.
Youth hostels, often called auberges de jeunesse, are favorite places for international students backpacking through Europe.
In Spain, inns that used to have guests bring their own food would be called Auberge Espagnole. This was usually because there was no restaurant at the inn.
I just love the word, personally- because of the image it conjures up. It sounds warm, cozy, welcoming. And French!
Have you stayed or eaten in an Auberge?
