France

Known as the style capital of the world, the influence French cuisine has on the food we eat today shows both in the presentation of the food and some of the words used in the hospitality industry, including a la mode, and even the words café and cuisine are French! Common are the staple herbs used throughout Europe, like parsley, tarragon, chives and of course, garlic! Also popular are rosemary, sage, thyme and fennel. French food has a reputation for being adventurous, as shown in their two most famous dishes - Frog's legs, and Escargot – snails! Crème Brule and pastries serve as traditional French desserts.