Gourmet food: What is Michelin haute or Grande cuisine?

Gourmet food is usually rich, made up of unique, rare, or expensive ingredients. Gourmet dishes rely heavily on appearances as much as they do on taste. The word Gourmet originated from a French word. Gourmet is used for a person who is a connoisseur of food. In simple terms, a Gourmet is an expert on good food.

Haute cuisine is the cuisine of luxurious and high-end gourmet restaurants. The thorough preparation and keen presentation of food are what Haute cuisine is all about. Haute cuisine has been the main point of focus for many French chefs over the past several centuries.

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Haute cuisine is developed because of the social and political changes in France. Haute cuisine is different from other French cooking styles as Haute cuisine involves more cooking time and exotic ingredients as compared to the other French cuisines. The extravagant techniques and complex presentations are the specialities of chefs who are trained in Haute cuisine. Haute cuisine is served with elaborate preparations and beautiful presentations served in small and numerous small courses that are served at grand hotels. The cuisine was very rich and loaded with decadent sauces made out of butter, cream, and flour.

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