Those are fascinating statistics from Laura, and I loved reading more about the UNESCO status of the French gastronomic meal. I knew it had been attributed, but not much more.
There are plenty of big village meals in Aveyron, including meals to celebrate the organization of a village festival, but generally with simpler fare than the one she describes. That village went all out, I'm amazed!
I've of course enjoyed many a festive French lunch in my decades living here. Generally, I like the experience, but sometimes I find them too long, as does my French husband. It depends on the conversation on the atmosphere, but the great food is a constant!
My problem now is especially with meals that run very late in the evening, although generally we prefer dinner invitations so as not to lose our whole day. As I'm sure you know, it's pretty standard to be invited for 7:30/8:00 pm, have a long apéritif, head à table nearing 10, and finish by midnight at the earliest.
As we and our friends age, more dinners are ending by or a bit before midnight, but some still carry on until 1 or 2 am!
Those are fascinating statistics from Laura, and I loved reading more about the UNESCO status of the French gastronomic meal. I knew it had been attributed, but not much more.
There are plenty of big village meals in Aveyron, including meals to celebrate the organization of a village festival, but generally with simpler fare than the one she describes. That village went all out, I'm amazed!
I've of course enjoyed many a festive French lunch in my decades living here. Generally, I like the experience, but sometimes I find them too long, as does my French husband. It depends on the conversation on the atmosphere, but the great food is a constant!
Yes Betty, A fabulous article from Laura!
I don't seem to have the stamina for those extremely long meals anymore. And often it's the conversation that runs out with me before the food@ ;)
Best
Judy
My problem now is especially with meals that run very late in the evening, although generally we prefer dinner invitations so as not to lose our whole day. As I'm sure you know, it's pretty standard to be invited for 7:30/8:00 pm, have a long apéritif, head à table nearing 10, and finish by midnight at the earliest.
As we and our friends age, more dinners are ending by or a bit before midnight, but some still carry on until 1 or 2 am!
ha! ain’t that the truth ;)