LET’S DO LUNCH
You can’t generalize. But as a rule, the French tend to take lunch tradition seriously. So seriously that even the name for breakfast, petit déjeuner, actually means “little lunch” in French (lunch is déjeuner). The first meal of the day is already an homage to the second.
FRENCH LUNCH TRADITION
Before you are allowed to get French citizenship, you need to show the world your gourmand credentials. Perhaps that is an exaggeration. But it doesn’t feel like one. The old 3-hour lunch during the week might not be realistic when working, but putting a Gallic twist on your midday meal means enjoying where you eat it, sharing it where possible, and taking the time to enjoy it fully. 1664 Blanc has always been at home on the table.
HEAD OVER MEALS
Looking for some tips to bring French-feeling lunch tradition to life? You’ve come to the right place. First up, don’t eat at your desk during the week. That is very un-French and a big no-no. Where’s the pleasure in that? Find a little corner of the world where you can enjoy the surroundings and your food. In a park, a flowered public space. If you are eating out, don’t go somewhere that feels rushed. The best midday meals are slow, even when you don’t have that much time. Lunches on the weekend or a day off...well, that’s a different story.
DON’T MESS WITH LUNCH
A weekend lunch doesn’t have to be elaborate. But it should feel special quand même. Serve things you love. Bring out your favorite bowls and plates. The older, the better: they have better stories. Set the table with flowers, ironed napkins, and the sense that you are treating friends to a delicious break from the everyday. Don’t forget to wish your company bon appétit! And enjoy!