“French women eat and serve what's in season, for maximum flavor and value, and know availability does not equal quality.”

“French women don't eat Wonder Bread.”

“French women typically think about good things to eat. American women typically worry about bad things to eat.”

“French women love bread and would never consider a life without carbs.”

“Making choices that are meaningful to you is the essence of the French woman's secret.”

“I would advocate that chocolate be covered by health insurance, but that is admittedly a very French public policy perspective.”

“~....value simplicity in all things, never serve any aperitif but Champagne. Hard liguor requires a bar, special paraphernalia, and a variety of glasses, as well as messy shaking or stirring. More important, it numbs more than it tickles the taste buds. When you've spent time and money preparing delicious food for your guests, the last thing you want is to render them unable to taste it. That will eliminate one of the most important topics of conversation!~”