Integrating French Food Culture Into American Culture

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France is globally known for its prestigious food culture, and it is without a doubt that most Americans would love the integration of more French food culture into the United States. Although most Americans associate the idea of French cuisine with upper-tier restaurants, there is much more to the culture than just that. The idea of eating more than a three-course meal, taking one’s time to eat with family and friends, and using fresh ingredients are some of the ideologies that I would like to see applied into American culture. In a typical French meal, there is about five courses depending on the formality of the event. Often the number of courses can reach seven, for example: aperitif, hors d’oeuvre, main course, cheese, dessert, coffee,

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