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Fine food, the principal study of gastronomy. Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture, the art of preparing and serving rich or delicate and appetizing food, the cooking styles of particular regions, and the science of good eating. [1]
The related terms "gastronome" and "gourmet" define roughly the same thing, i.e. a person who enjoys food for pleasure; the connotation of "foodie" differs slightly—a sort of everyday person with a love for food culture and different foods.
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Molecular gastronomy includes the study of how different cooking temperatures affect eggs, [1] [2] their viscosity, surface tension, and different ways of introducing air into them. [3]
Ideally it should be unique and allow an informed gastronome to name the chef in a blind tasting. It can be thought of as the culinary equivalent of an artist finding their own style, or an author finding their own voice. In practice a chef's signature dish often changes with time or they may claim several signature dishes.
Larousse Gastronomique (pronounced [laʁus ɡastʁɔnɔmik]) is an encyclopedia of gastronomy [2] first published by Éditions Larousse in Paris in 1938. The majority of the book is about French cuisine, and contains recipes for French dishes and cooking techniques.
Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ ɑ̃tɛlm bʁija savaʁɛ̃]; 2 April 1755 – 2 February 1826) was a French lawyer and politician, who, as the author of Physiologie du goût (The Physiology of Taste), became celebrated for his culinary reminiscences and reflections on the craft and science of cookery and the art of eating.
Gordon James Ramsay (/ ˈ r æ m z i /; born () 8 November 1966) is a British celebrity chef, restaurateur, television presenter, and writer.His restaurant group, Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, was founded in 1997 and has been awarded 17 Michelin stars overall and currently holds eight.