tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post8600881997765556801..comments2024-03-23T01:22:34.629+01:00Comments on The Provence Post: McDonald's French RevolutionJulie Mautnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600036888193273854noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-68610188692383319802011-08-03T22:41:34.682+02:002011-08-03T22:41:34.682+02:00I remember speaking to a French audience about 15 ...I remember speaking to a French audience about 15 years ago and hearing complaints about the invasion of American fast food into their country. My response at the time was to question them on why they haven't come up with a version of their own.<br /><br />I said that the Italians had created the Panini, why didn't they do their own version of fast food. I even through in my wife's idea of Suzie Q's Ragouts. Something she thought up in the early 70's. All the great French stews could be served with French Bread and individual bottles of wine (for those over 21). I thought it a great idea and even thought of how to package, freeze and reheat to deliver a great tasting "fast" meal. I said, "certainly the French can do a better job then we can."<br /><br />That was 15 years ago, and the French have not yet created their own version of fast food, so now MacDonalds seems to be doing it for them and it sounds like they will love it. So why couldn't they do it for themselves? All I can think of is a lack of imagination! The French are great at somethings but apparently not in this area. c'est dommage.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332106080613077087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-18513415392192682532011-08-03T01:50:06.113+02:002011-08-03T01:50:06.113+02:00Oh no! not McDough's in France - Loved this po...Oh no! not McDough's in France - Loved this post and especially that delightful photo by Willy Ronis - I think it would have to be the lovliest photo ever taken!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-89432479867244054622011-07-31T19:29:19.478+02:002011-07-31T19:29:19.478+02:00And now they are also making their burgers with Ch...And now they are also making their burgers with Charolais beef and Comté cheese. French chef friend checked it out and said 'not bad'. The bun was his biggest criticism.Mary Jameshttp://www.maryjamesenprovence.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-24210477501841786362011-07-31T16:34:42.792+02:002011-07-31T16:34:42.792+02:00The Spanish have their Pans & Co. that makes s...The Spanish have their Pans & Co. that makes sandwiches on baguette and is very popular, although with most people having 2 hours for their lunch, I don't see much need for fast food!<br />I'm sorry if France loses its passion for food. It is one of the things that most people associate with France and one of its greatest assets.Dvorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677105625085234763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-47038312304361512242011-07-31T15:34:54.778+02:002011-07-31T15:34:54.778+02:00This is sad--though makes me appreciate living in ...This is sad--though makes me appreciate living in Carmel-by-the-Sea even more...we have no chain stores. (except a few high-end retailer like Tiffany tucked discreetly into the small, flower-bedecked outdoor mall.)<br /><br />McDonald's is a ghastly red & yellow plastic blight. Mowing down the rain forests to produce chemically laden meat that uses up more grains and water than the 6B people on earth. The waste from 20 B food animals is destroying the oceans. Not to mention all the disease that unhealthy faux foods create-- obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancers to name a few.<br /><br />One could say it provides cheap meals for people that would otherwise go hungry---but that isn't even true. Quinoa and fresh veggies (including those that can be grown at home or in collective community gardens) would be a healthy, nutrient rich, unwasteful choice.<br /><br />This is disappointing news. And definitely is not progress.French Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12877250491305721895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-81105211665269990522011-07-31T13:38:42.067+02:002011-07-31T13:38:42.067+02:00Whether you like McDo's or not, you have to ha...Whether you like McDo's or not, you have to hand it to their marketing team. You may not like their food or go to their restaurants for coffee, but what they're doing in France is another good reason I am so glad we own their stock. <br /><br />I also have to say I worry that they may make the whole world fat. <br />SamSam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358601435867848753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-43478486465777081572011-07-31T11:50:43.156+02:002011-07-31T11:50:43.156+02:00This almost made me want to rush to MacDonalds, yo...This almost made me want to rush to MacDonalds, you made it sound so good! But when the French do their own sandwiches so well and you can buy them in any boulangerie, why would I?angelahttp://provencecalling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-80169982059347036182011-07-31T11:47:55.523+02:002011-07-31T11:47:55.523+02:00Almost speechless - France is the last country I w...Almost speechless - France is the last country I would expect McDonald's to be popularHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854974663608500437noreply@blogger.com