Languedoc and Toulouse Southern France

When I think of culinary I think of France, the culinary capitol of the world. France has so many types of cooking styles in their many regions, such as, the region of Languedoc. (Rapp, 2011) (Rapp, 2011)Languedoc is in southern France. Languedoc was a dominion of the Counts of Toulouse — independent principalities in southwestern France — until the thirteenth century when it became a possession of the French Crown. In the past many French people considered the Languedoc a desert of French gastronomy. But the rich tradition of cooking in Languedoc was evident long ago, if we consider Racine's comment, who first remarked, while staying in Uzès in 1661, that twenty caterers could make a living there but a bookseller would starve to death, and that Languedoc had the best olive in the world. (Wright, 2014). The olive tree is one of Languedoc emblem (meaning peace) and it’s been Languedoc civilization in the past also now in the present. The olive and its tree has defined a place in Languedoc history, culture, and religious, also very therapeutic. There are different types, colors and flavors that olive tree produces. The olive tree require the long hot and dry summers in Languedoc they also need the mild winter in Languedoc climate. In the fall the months of September and October the olives grow a pale green and then the winter months of December and January the olives go through stages, changing it color from pale mauve then violet and then black. In Languedoc the olive trees are everywhere like we have trees in the states, their leaves are slivery gray and green and the provide shade in the summers days like our trees. Olives are so big in Languedoc they are sold in every street market and store, there is a wide verity of olives and...

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...olive trees. Then go to Toulouse and enjoy all their wonderful cheese at Xavier’s and most of all you have to go to their wonderful restaurants that specialize in the famous cassoulet. While researching Languedoc and Toulouse I hope I get a chance in my life time to visit southern France to experience everything they have to offer.

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Wright, C. A. (2014, February 20). The cuisine of Languedoc. Retrieved from a premier source for mediterranean food, cooking food, history and traditional recipes: http://www.cliffordawright.com/caw/food/entries/display.php/topic_id/21/id/63/