eggar was right about how French people give more importance to food and dining! Patrick has given us St. Joseph Wine (in honor of our hometown) and now Macon Wine (in honor of the town nearest Truman State). Both French names obviously come from the time when Missouri was part of French territory. That was before Thomas Jefferson's presidency. Aliette's meals this week follow the classics of authentic French cuisine: Quiche Lorraine, Filet of Beef, Roast Duck, Gateau, and Crepes. They are practicing their English for my benefit, and Meggar is picking up on the French phrases when they are tired of thinking in English. How easily we are made part of the family. The lovely yellow dining room and living room are soon to be abandoned. They have just sold the house one day before we arrived and will be moving further into Paris, near a Metro station, to accomodate their daughter's university studies and for easier access to the city.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Dining with a French Family
Meggar was right about how French people give more importance to food and dining! Patrick has given us St. Joseph Wine (in honor of our hometown) and now Macon Wine (in honor of the town nearest Truman State). Both French names obviously come from the time when Missouri was part of French territory. That was before Thomas Jefferson's presidency. Aliette's meals this week follow the classics of authentic French cuisine: Quiche Lorraine, Filet of Beef, Roast Duck, Gateau, and Crepes. They are practicing their English for my benefit, and Meggar is picking up on the French phrases when they are tired of thinking in English. How easily we are made part of the family. The lovely yellow dining room and living room are soon to be abandoned. They have just sold the house one day before we arrived and will be moving further into Paris, near a Metro station, to accomodate their daughter's university studies and for easier access to the city.
eggar was right about how French people give more importance to food and dining! Patrick has given us St. Joseph Wine (in honor of our hometown) and now Macon Wine (in honor of the town nearest Truman State). Both French names obviously come from the time when Missouri was part of French territory. That was before Thomas Jefferson's presidency. Aliette's meals this week follow the classics of authentic French cuisine: Quiche Lorraine, Filet of Beef, Roast Duck, Gateau, and Crepes. They are practicing their English for my benefit, and Meggar is picking up on the French phrases when they are tired of thinking in English. How easily we are made part of the family. The lovely yellow dining room and living room are soon to be abandoned. They have just sold the house one day before we arrived and will be moving further into Paris, near a Metro station, to accomodate their daughter's university studies and for easier access to the city.
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