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French vs. American Meal Structures. By: Jill Georgen. Preview. Frequency of Meals Portion Sizing Breakfast Lunch Dinner Social Attitudes. Frequency of Meals. France Breakfast 8:00 A.M. Lunch 12:30 P.M. Gouter 4:30 P.M. Dinner 8:00 P.M. Frequency of Meals continued…. America
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French vs. American Meal Structures By: Jill Georgen
Preview • Frequency of Meals • Portion Sizing • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Social Attitudes
Frequency of Meals • France • Breakfast 8:00 A.M. • Lunch 12:30 P.M. • Gouter 4:30 P.M. • Dinner 8:00 P.M.
Frequency of Meals continued… • America • Breakfast 7:00 A.M. • Snack 10:00 A.M • Lunch 12:00 A.M. • Snack 3:00 P.M. • Dinner 5:00 P.M.
Portion Sizing “The French have half of the portion sizes than Americans have” (How to prepare to your move to France).
Breakfast Portions • France • Baguette • 6 0z. Coffee or Tea • America • 3-4 Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon • Large Coffee or Tea • “Americans have a sweet tooth for breakfast, which is why they usually eat cake for breakfast” (Patenaude).
Lunch- Portions France America 12” Sub Meat Soda • 4” Baguette • Cheese /Fruit • 2-3 Glasses of Wine
Dinner Portioning - France • 8-17 Courses (17 Course Classical French Dinner Menu ) • Appetizer • Soup • Entrée • Salad • Sweets • Cheese • Fruit • Coffee • Portioning is Key • Plate Size (3-6”)
Dinner Portioning- America • 3 Courses • Appetizer • Main Course • Dessert • Hearty • Increased Plate Size
Societal Attitude Towards Food French Culture American Culture Fast-Paced Diet- cut out Hard Work Ethic • Laid-Back • Mandated workweek • Same Schedule • Breaks • Traditions-snacks
Review • Frequency of Meals • Portion Sizing • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Social Attitudes
French vs. American Meal Structures By: Jill Georgen