France and it’s love affair of food…

I first visited France back in 1992 aged 24, this was my first experience of European culture and I wondered why I had missed out on this wonderful lifestyle, up to that point. I just wanted to see more of the World, where people are enjoying life to the fullest, where mealtimes become the important time of the day. Enjoying a fine glass of wine in a small bar in a beautiful location, that is full of history, is so good for the soul. Back then, fast-food was difficult to find (Foods were cooked with red meat, duck fat, butter and cream. The good stuff.) The French had none to very low heart disease and diabetes from their diet and lifestyle. Now, they are no different from any other Western country eating fast and packaged foods made with poor oils/fat and sugar. The French showed us, cooking does not need to be boring and eating good fats are not only tasty, but healthy.