Why French People Think American Cuisine Is Disgusting

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roissants. What an idea! Croissants, each about the size of a tablespoon, eaten with milk. I thought it was a perfect example since it’s true that classic croissants are enormous. The problem is that it’s impossible to eat in one bite. And the better and fresher the croissants are, the more crumbs fall out. So I think this new croissant cereal is a stroke of genius.</p><figure id="a50a"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*oAmaq8Q2xlMd2986"><figcaption>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@victorsutty?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Victor Sutty</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com?utm_source=medium&utm_medium=referral">Unsplash</a></figcaption></figure><h1 id="f8a4">The comparison of mentality</h1><p id="e4b6">There is more to it than just convenience. Americans are not ashamed to innovate and break traditions to improve dishes. I like Americans because they innovate and transform the French convention into a new cuisine.</p><p id="722b">For example, if there is not enough chocolate in <i>pain au chocolat</i>, Americans would make it with more chocolate. From an American perspective, the reasoning seems obvious. But for the French, it is not. It is sad to say that this is not a joke. No Frenchman would have the courage to put more chocolate bars in the dough. Sometimes they complement their frustration by dipping the bread in hot chocolate. I’m sure all French people would explain that the correct amount is added by tradition. They would argue that our ancestors knew the true <i>pain au chocolat,</i> so we should leave it as it was intended to be. We don’t change the recipe so that all generations can eat it the same way. We must admit that the French have a stubborn old-man’s mentality.</p><div id="5626" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/what-the-french-should-learn-from-american-cuisine-10c2e36566f8"> <div> <div> <h2>What The French Should Learn From American Cuisine</h2> <div><h3>The French know nothing about American culinary culture. Most would mention hamburgers or barbecue sauce, but their…</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*nhBdqh8_ufoDVkri)"></div> </div> </div> </a>

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</div><h1 id="1f39">The confession of French people</h1><p id="cfec">The report concludes with an example of a croissant hamburger. They acknowledge that it is intriguing and that it even looks tempting. Aside from the rage and concern of Americans who break tradition, the French admit their curiosity and fascination.</p><p id="3b5a">There is even a phenomenon that proves the conclusion of the report. In secret, the French are incorporating the best Americanized French dishes. One of the most symbolic examples is the <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/the-supreme-lafayette-grand-cafe-and-bakery/">circular croissant</a>.</p><p id="461f">Some may even call this an American croissant. It is a croissant shaped like a perfect cylinder. The dough is similar to croissant dough, but it forms a spiral instead of a half-moon. There is also a cream filling in the middle of this new circular croissant. With the combination of the circular shape, crispy outside, and creamy inside, it comes close to croissant perfection. And let’s face it, it just outdid the French croissant. I am sure that in the years to come, the circular croissant will be considered a pastry classic in France.</p><p id="ed25">It is shocking to hear that France welcomes another culture into the world of French pastry. But I know that if France doesn’t change their mentality, the U.S. will continue to create new patisseries that will spread around the world. In the meantime, I keep my fingers crossed that Americans will continue to innovate French dishes.</p><p id="d889"><i>If you enjoyed this article and want to read my other work, remember to follow me! I also love reading your comments and personal experiences with cooking, food culture, and la vie gourmande! Merci!</i></p><div id="dbae" class="link-block">
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Why French People Think American Cuisine Is Disgusting

Recently, there was a report in France about French cuisine revisited by Americans. As you know, the French are purists who respect the French culinary tradition. Of course, many French people are angry at the Americans for breaking the convention.

They are astonished by Americans adding spaghetti and cheese to baguettes, the invention of croissant burgers, or even recipes for crepes without eggs or flour. As usual, all these recipes are viral on social media, and many French people complain that Americans do not respect anything. But it is not only to show off Americans that this report was made. The French have a hard time admitting it, but if they are honest, they are actually intrigued by American culture.

A French Chef’s Opinion on American Cuisine

Samuel Ziar, a French chef living in Washington, was interviewed to express his point of view. He was shown many French dishes revisited by Americans. He grimaces and reacts, for the most part, in a negative way. Then, suddenly, he stops and shows his intrigue. The dish that intrigued him was French onion soup with a twist. Americans turned it into an appetizer. Usually, he seems to try to respect traditional French dishes, but surprisingly, for this revisited dish, he openly expressed the positive side of Americans.

He explains that Americans like to make everything convenient. He adds in a very French comment saying that American cuisine is not necessarily good — but something Americans know how to do is to make French food practical. The report tries to illustrate his point with a story about a cereal made out of mini croissants. What an idea! Croissants, each about the size of a tablespoon, eaten with milk. I thought it was a perfect example since it’s true that classic croissants are enormous. The problem is that it’s impossible to eat in one bite. And the better and fresher the croissants are, the more crumbs fall out. So I think this new croissant cereal is a stroke of genius.

The comparison of mentality

There is more to it than just convenience. Americans are not ashamed to innovate and break traditions to improve dishes. I like Americans because they innovate and transform the French convention into a new cuisine.

For example, if there is not enough chocolate in pain au chocolat, Americans would make it with more chocolate. From an American perspective, the reasoning seems obvious. But for the French, it is not. It is sad to say that this is not a joke. No Frenchman would have the courage to put more chocolate bars in the dough. Sometimes they complement their frustration by dipping the bread in hot chocolate. I’m sure all French people would explain that the correct amount is added by tradition. They would argue that our ancestors knew the true pain au chocolat, so we should leave it as it was intended to be. We don’t change the recipe so that all generations can eat it the same way. We must admit that the French have a stubborn old-man’s mentality.

The confession of French people

The report concludes with an example of a croissant hamburger. They acknowledge that it is intriguing and that it even looks tempting. Aside from the rage and concern of Americans who break tradition, the French admit their curiosity and fascination.

There is even a phenomenon that proves the conclusion of the report. In secret, the French are incorporating the best Americanized French dishes. One of the most symbolic examples is the circular croissant.

Some may even call this an American croissant. It is a croissant shaped like a perfect cylinder. The dough is similar to croissant dough, but it forms a spiral instead of a half-moon. There is also a cream filling in the middle of this new circular croissant. With the combination of the circular shape, crispy outside, and creamy inside, it comes close to croissant perfection. And let’s face it, it just outdid the French croissant. I am sure that in the years to come, the circular croissant will be considered a pastry classic in France.

It is shocking to hear that France welcomes another culture into the world of French pastry. But I know that if France doesn’t change their mentality, the U.S. will continue to create new patisseries that will spread around the world. In the meantime, I keep my fingers crossed that Americans will continue to innovate French dishes.

If you enjoyed this article and want to read my other work, remember to follow me! I also love reading your comments and personal experiences with cooking, food culture, and la vie gourmande! Merci!