Farine Collection

Food and Beerage. Sieve removing the bran from the flour. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de
3434799 Food and Beerage. Sieve removing the bran from the flour. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beerage)

Food and Beverage. A bakery. (engraving)
3434798 Food and Beverage. A bakery. (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage. A bakery.); Photo © CCI

Food and Beverage. Sectionplan of the Mills of Corbeil (Paris). Engraving in
3434796 Food and Beverage. Sectionplan of the Mills of Corbeil (Paris). Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part)

Food and Beverage. Watermill in the 19th cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434795 Food and Beverage. Watermill in the 19th cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

Water-powered flour mill designed by John Smeaton, 1781. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J
FLO4591408 Water-powered flour mill designed by John Smeaton, 1781. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J

Wheat grain with fungal infection Uredo segetum. Decayed ear of wheat at natural size 1, magnified 2
FLO4576891 Wheat grain with fungal infection Uredo segetum. Decayed ear of wheat at natural size 1, magnified 2, 3 revealing misshapen pistils a and sterile anthers b, infected wheat dust 4

Un patissier, A pastry cook (colour engraving)
3434153 Un patissier, A pastry cook (colour engraving); (add.info.: Imagerie, France, vers 1830. Coll. part. Food and Beverage. A pastry cook. Imagery, France, ca 1830.); Photo © CCI

Food and Beverage. A windmill in the 19th cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France
3434794 Food and Beverage. A windmill in the 19th cent. Engraving in: Grands hommes et grands faits de l'industrie, France, c.1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

The two Mules (Les deux mulets) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214235 The two Mules (Les deux mulets) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Halle au Bles et Farine (Market for Corn and Flour), Paris. Built in 1772 by the Paris authorities, enlarged 1782 and rebuilt after fire in 1802. Woodcut London 1836

Proverbes no. 5 - Naissance de la renommee ou d un sac e charbon il ne sort pas de farine. Print shows Minerva vomiting in a bed after giving birth to Fame who lies crying into a trumpet in a cradle

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Farine, also known as flour in English, is a versatile ingredient that plays a crucial role in baking and cooking. Whether you're making bread, cakes, or pastries, farine is an essential component that provides structure and texture to your creations. From all-purpose flour to whole wheat flour, there are various types available to suit different recipes and dietary preferences, and are be used as a thickening agent for sauces and gravies, as well as a coating for fried foods like chicken or fish and can also be mixed with water or other liquids to create dough for pasta or dumplings. The possibilities are endless when it comes to incorporating farine into your culinary endeavors. In addition to its practical uses in the kitchen, it has historical significance dating back centuries. It was once considered a luxury item reserved for the wealthy elite due to the labor-intensive process of grinding grains into fine powder. Today, farine is readily accessible and affordable for people of all backgrounds. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out in the kitchen, farine is an indispensable ingredient that adds depth and flavor to your dishes. So next time you reach for a bag of flour at the grocery store, remember the humble yet mighty role that farine plays in creating delicious meals for yourself and your loved ones.