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

“French women don't eat Wonder Bread.”

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

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

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

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

“A meal that can be packed and frozen and thawed is nothing you should desire--much less teach your kids to want.”