<p>BunsenBurner, you gave me a good laugh! I find it funny when I look at some of the carts that come out of Costco too. I realize that some people must be buying for several families, for a business, parties, and organizations. I also think that many people buy these quantities for themselves (How does a family of 4 eat 5 dozen peaches before they spoil? Are they going into pies? Are they being made into salsa/jams and then canned or frozen? I often truly wonder).</p>
<p>Binx and katliamom were right about corn. We went to a graduation party with a buffet and he passed on the corn. He did take some macaroni and cheese, potatoes, and pork (pig roast). He ate lettuce with no salad dressing, croutons, etc. He didn’t eat any of my fruit salad, but I think it was because of a yogurt dressing.</p>
<p>We made the Costco trip yesterday and he was pretty amazed. He also liked the local Blockbuster store, saying how he had never seen so many selections.</p>
<p>Are we the only family that can go through 24 rolls of toilet paper in a month?</p>
<p>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.</p>