Exchange Student from France

mom2three
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:06:46 +0000

I lived in Paris for a year, and we have French friends who visit regularly. Some things to keep in mind:
One thing to be aware of is that the French eat far FAR less processed food than we do. They mostly shop daily. In terms of healthy food, the French think FRESH, not low-fat.
So, from a practical standpoint, have fresh fruits and veggies on hand. If you are trying to please the French palate, get fresh cuts of whatever protein you are serving, season and cook it. It’s not fancy.
If you feel that your visitor isn’t eating enough, offer a side dish of pasta with butter, salt, and shredded Romano cheese. Get eggs and some onions, peppers, mushrooms, real cheese and real butter and make an omelette.