French Vs American Gastronomy
It is without a doubt that there exists a noticeable difference between French and American gastronomy; Americans eat to live, whereas the French live to eat. I think one of the main things I admire about French gastronomy is the practice of food within the school system. The blog, My French Life, states that fried food is only allowed once a week in schools and that vending machines have been banned since 2005. In fact, I recently watched an episode of chef Anthony Bourdain traveling to Lyon, France; during his stay, he visited an elementary school and I was truly impressed with what I observed. The school chef made homemade meals to the students that consisted of a pumpkin soup, a grilled fish or chicken and Fromage Frais (a soft white cheese)
with oranges slices for dessert. What is more striking is that the healthier meals served to these French students only cost $1.50 per student, whereas American students are served unhealthy fried food at $2.75 per student. Hence, the French appreciate the art of food and what they put in their body; however, in America we simply just eat what is convenient.
with oranges slices for dessert. What is more striking is that the healthier meals served to these French students only cost $1.50 per student, whereas American students are served unhealthy fried food at $2.75 per student. Hence, the French appreciate the art of food and what they put in their body; however, in America we simply just eat what is convenient.