The Difference Between School Lunch in France and in the U.S.

[Southpaw]

But we have French Fries.

The Difference Between School Lunch in France and in the U.S.

Posted by tristero, Hullabaloo at 8:27 PM on May 4, 2009.

No, this isn't a joke ... though it is sadly funny.

Today, I came across the following menu:

Cucumbers with garlic and fine herbs

Basque chicken thigh with herbs

Red and green bell peppers and olive oil

Couscous

Organic yogurt

Apple

In most parts of the US, that would be described as a gourmet, or near-gourmet meal. In France, it's called government-sponsored school lunch
http://www.schoolfoodpolicy.com/2009/05/04/country-watch-france/.

 

[devilalum]

Freedom Fries!!!

 

[HeavyB3]

But we have French Fries.

As a teacher, I can tell you I wouldn't touch the school lunch they serve here with a 20 foot pole. It's not suited to go down my garbage disposal at home.

 

[Gizmo Williams]

Here is a link to a company in the Bay Area that has been growing. They are able to provide healthy, nutritious meals at a cost comparable to the unhealthy junk. Also, I think Whole Foods has just started partnering so hopefully they will continue to grow.

http://www.revfoods.com/browse/home

 

[Heucrazy]

If it wasn't for America that menu would be:

Sausage
Sauerkraut
Schnitzel

 

[earthsci]

If it wasn't for America that menu would be:

Sausage
Sauerkraut
Schnitzel

If it wasn't for France our menus would be:

Bangers and Mash
Steak and Kidney Pie
Yorkshire pudding

 

[O]

If it wasn't for France our menus would be:

Bangers and Mash
Steak and Kidney Pie
Yorkshire pudding

Well played.

 

[Heucrazy]

If it wasn't for France our menus would be:

Bangers and Mash
Steak and Kidney Pie
Yorkshire pudding

Touche

 

[Ryanwb]

huh huh huh, stew-pid Americuns

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[Jersey Girl]

Our school lunch is okay, but it is delivered in styrofoam containers every single day. I hate that.

 

[LVG]

If it wasn't for France our menus would be:

Bangers and Mash
Steak and Kidney Pie
Yorkshire pudding

Bravo, earthsci. Bravo.

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[DemsMyBoys]

If it wasn't for America that menu would be:

Sausage
Sauerkraut
Schnitzel

And today wouldn't be V.E. day.