Surely you jest.
This, of course, is the crux of the problem. The French understand and love food as do the Italians. Anglo-Saxons nations don’t seem to have a clue.
In case it helps anyone...
Sorry cats. I’ve lived in many places and spent a good deal of time in Europe. Brits get fat...
Nobody in my family ever got fat...
I realize there are differing opinions, but I am personally certain that soft drinks, nightly desserts, and high intake of “processed” foods makes you fat.
I am a chef and like the French we have a high-fat diet including lots of butter, thick sauces, etc.
What we DON’T do, that so many Americans DO do, is consume lots of simple sugars by way of sodas, cokes, and other “flavored” things.
“c’est juste mes deux sous...”
Must be a remnant of the German Saxon influence. They seem to enjoy subduing their food with force much in they same way the periodically treat their neighbors.
Look at their schnitzel prep. German or Austrian chef looks at the piece of veal realizes it is soft and defenseless and proceeds to pound the hell out it until it's as flat as if a Panzer tank ran over it, tread marks and all.
Darn tasty though ala Viener style.
Please see my monograph delivered to the Pentagon. I argue that dropping Wonder Bread, bags of Fritos, and cases of Diet Coke on our enemies will finish them off faster than atomic warheads and might even be a lot cheaper.
Crème de Cacahuètes a la confiture
Italian food in Italy is totally overrated. It’s expensive and at best just average. I can take you to a restaurant right now and in ten minutes you’ll be eating the best Italian food ever in Chicago. The socialists have killed Italy and France is little better. How much was the strawberry?