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Where does the word "quiche" come from? It comes from German/Alsatian Kuchen, passing through French before entering English (1920s).
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Where does the word "quiche" come from? It comes from German/Alsatian Kuchen, passing through French before entering English (1920s).
Quiche’s story begins in German/Alsatian: Kuchen meant “a cake.” A cake, adapted in the Alsace region for a savory egg custard tart. By 1800s, the word had taken hold in French as quiche. Settled in French for the savory egg custard tart in a pastry crust. It reached English by 1920s as quiche. Quiche Lorraine is from Lorraine; 'Real Men Don't Eat Quiche' (1982) made it a joke. Today, quiche means a savory tart filled with egg custard, cheese, and other ingredients.
- Stage 1 · German/Alsatian · medieval Kuchen "a cake", a cake, adapted in the Alsace region for a savory egg custard tart.
- Stage 2 · French · 1800s quiche "a savory egg custard tart", settled in French for the savory egg custard tart in a pastry crust.
- Stage 3 · English · 1920s quiche "a savory tart filled with egg custard and other ingredients", quiche Lorraine is from Lorraine; 'Real Men Don't Eat Quiche' (1982) made it a joke.