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What is a typical French dinner in a French family? I'm going to be showing you in this video! Come join my family and I as we have our Easter dinner together in a little village in the south of France. It'll give you some insight on the French way of eating, and you'll be able to see what a French family eats!
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[@pranavhinduja1182]

The thing that I love most about France and Italy - Outdoor Family Meals - They're absolutely incredible - Merci Lucie

[@Edukalebylucie]

Yes, we are so lucky!!

[@pranavhinduja1182]

@@Edukalebylucie Totalement d'accord Lucie

[@luna00278]

@@Edukalebylucie what about Spaniards?

[@antonboludo8886]

Yes, it is a lovely tradition.

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

I grew up that way. Every Sunday, we would have dinner at either my grandmother's or great aunt's house. There were four generations eating dinner together. And I'm American.

[@agirlisnoone5953]

People saying the portions are small...... 🤔🤔 Nuts, a large salad, bread, good sized scoop of potatoes and one of beans, bread, cheese, dessert, chocolate. That is a LOT of food for one meal. I'm true blue American

[@ElinaTheotokatou]

So similar to a Greek family dinner … just triple the portions and you have it! 😊

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

Same with an Armenian family dinner. 🇦🇲 🇬🇷

[@daisyb1469]

Exactly! The amount of food is minuscule......

[@mariahunter9882]

That little kid waving at the front is adorable.

[@mmps18]

Heck yes omg family dinners in the South of France is such a KZbin niche i love 😍😍😍

[@Edukalebylucie]

Hahahaaa so glad you do😍

[@historianlaura]

What a lovely family! Thank you for sharing. The thing that struck me for the first meal was how simple and economic the ingredients are. Bread beans potatoes and veggies so fresh - even if brought at a market are relatively economical. Portions were smaller but the food was common and you could get more if you wanted. What did surprise me was that after lunch with your deserts you did not have coffee on the table. (Understandable in the evening meal) also very interested in the herbal warm drink was it from fresh herbs or shop brought bags/loose leaves.

[@Edukalebylucie]

Yes, we like to focus on simple, cheap, whole ingredients- it's best to feed a lot of people! For coffee, usually those who drink it have a cup after lunch, but we don't make a pot of coffee for the table or anything. And the warm drink was from fresh herbs, but we also get the store ones sometimes!

[@indyd9322]

Nice, it seems like you get a little bit of everything: nuts, salad, veggies, soup, meat, cheese and dessert. Looks well balanced and relaxing.

[@Edukalebylucie]

Yes, absolutely, that's the way we do it!

[@SarahEdensOfficial]

Your family is so lovely! Would really enjoy seeing more videos like this and also of your Grandparents and their gorgeous home! Your Grandmother looks like an amazing cook. Thank you so much 😊

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you so much! And yes she is we are very lucky☺

[@SeaTurtle515]

Yes, would love to see your grandparents preparing and cooking all that great food. 🥣

[@Ingrid0410]

How lovely what a large family you have! Looked delicious! Most of my relatives are gone now or live elsewhere so enjoy those times! We used to eat together when my children were small but now everyone does their own thing and eats at different times. I usually cook a meal and leave it out for everyone at their own time. But I always sit down use nice China never with the Tv on, and cook lots of healthy veggies

[@Edukalebylucie]

Yes I am so lucky! Thank you! Those are great habits you have ☺

[@Bonnieuxful]

We love to eat outside when the weather is nice in California❣️We are blessed with wonderful vegetables and fruits in the summer especially ❣️🥰💕🍉🍇🥑🌶🥬🍅🥒🌶🍑

[@lidia.tortosa]

Thank you Lucie for showing us your family meal, it was very interesting to watch! I was wondering if you could share some of the recipes for the food you ate with your family? Or maybe your grandparents might like to show us how to make some of these recipes? The food looked amazing and simple, yum!!

[@KerensaLives]

Thank you and your fam for letting us into your personal space and sharing what looks like some incredibly delicious meals! 🖤✌️

[@debrasams2362]

Such a wonderful video. Family gatherings was always a great time for me. Everyone is gone now and I miss those days. Although our times eating were not lengthy, we did have lots of food and conversation. Thank you much for sharing.😊

[@kristennereidy4879]

Excellent video and very informative!

[@carriek7993]

This was delightful to watch. Thank you for sharing it and to your family for being willing to participate in it. Since the channel is about balanced and healthy eating, I wonder if anyone would be interested to know what people might have for breakfast and lunch (lighter meals perhaps?) on the day of a celebratory Easter dinner like the one you had. Thanks again for sharing!

[@livingashannah]

The meals look incredible 🤤 and what a beautiful gathering of your family feasting with love. I wish my family could experience this kind of togetherness 💕

[@lindadasneves]

This is so nice. Reminded me of my family. We are Portuguese and the food style and really taking our time to eat and socialise y so nice. Thanks for sharing!

[@Semblerait]

I’m curious as to how you sound like a native English speaker. Coming from someone studying languages.

[@brendastevens9077]

Growing Up My Grandparents had Dinners Everynight like this. After School I would go there, and we would have home cooked meals that was very similiar. I really enjoyed this, thank you. It brings back a lot of happy memories for me.😊❤

[@SeaTurtle515]

My grandparents from Italy, a great grandparent from Monaco. I am a So Cal girl with the Italian/French way of eating instilled in me from an early age. I love cooking one pot meals filled with veggies, sometimes a meat and fresh herbs and a side of pasta, rice or quinoa. Sharing with friends and family. The best! And what better way than to eat outdoors. Your meals look yummy, you are very fortunate to have the family and lifestyle you have and it’s wonderful how much you appreciate it.

[@cristinagonzalez5595]

This was fun to watch, thank you for sharing!

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-xf5tr6kl5h]

I've really enjoyed watching it! such a beautiful family and such a great way of living and enjoying small things

[@Bonnieuxful]

Outdoor healthy family meals, how wonderful❣️🥰💕God bless you all❣️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🥗🥖🍇🫕

[@kalishaceciliaokore8858]

Love your channel ♥️

[@maryc8292]

Absolutely loved this, thank you!! It’s hard to convince my family to eat together because we’re so used to eating separately so it’s nice seeing how easy a family dinner can and should be

[@Edukalebylucie]

So glad you did! But yes I can imagine that it's hard to change your way of eating when you're so used to eating separately!

[@biutp5221]

Lovely!! I love these videos! Very similar to polish style dinner and lunches too!

[@Edukalebylucie]

So cool to know!

[@abarnhart1679]

Love it!

[@ladysensei1487]

Awwww hi grandpa!!!!!!! So sweet

[@Stephanie-hv1vn]

. I’m impressed with the healthy meals and etiquette

[@jamiawilson8515]

Love your beautiful family. I'm spending a week in the south of France this summer and this is so exciting. I can't wait. I'm already researching bio wines.

[@polibudziaki_pl]

Thanks for movie. You have great family. Greetings to all of you from Poland :)

[@oliviacarrier1479]

love this !!! reminds me of my Italian family meals :)

[@Edukalebylucie]

I'm not surprised at all!

[@mightyPavan2010]

Thank you! For making a video based on my suggestion!

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thanks for suggesting!

[@rootsofaurora]

Haha your dad! :) Loved that part. What a cute video.

[@lifeisacanvas]

hey dear...i really look forward to your videos...keep posting more..u are the sweetest person everrrrr☺️❤️

[@xassy]

Great video. Your family looks so cool, they allowed you to film them. The meal looks great and very similar to what I eat (sans the lamb). I would love to have the beans' recipe. Thanks for showing us what real people are like in France, we have so many people promoting a non existing France. Your hair is beautiful.

[@Edukalebylucie]

Yes they are very cool I'm lucky! I'll have to ask my grandma for that one, and thank you, so glad you enjoyed!

[@Alioops69]

My cousin lives in Canne, and one of the best things I had the privilege of doing was enjoying a French meal! It went on for hours and it was just extremely special to me! I only wish we would do that here. Everybody just sits down and rushes through dinner as quick as possible. My family does try to make it a time to communicate and enjoy each other's company as well. Love this thank you ❤

[@user-db5tb2mm9x]

Lucie, thank you very much for sharing this lovely family meals with us! You'll be probably surprised, but here in Moscow we eat the same way. Of course it's not like everybody. But i 've spent 15 years of my live in London and Geneva, so my culinary experience comes from Europe. But also looking back into history, Russian gastronomic tradition was under the huge influence of the great Freanch cuisine.

[@amyst3887]

What a lovely video! I love big family meals as well 😊 what is the dessert you had at the lunch? It looked so good, don't suppose your grandma would share the recipe? 😂

[@emblue1901]

lovely

[@kathieloueldridge2974]

Thank you so much for sharing this. At one time families predominately all sat down to eat together especially during the holidays. Sadly in the USA, too many always eat on the run and we've lost something. Also, it became habitual to eat during the day and never sit down and enjoy a meal or wait until one felt hungry which is one reason so many of us are so fat.

[@sarthakpathak5694]

That was Beautiful

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you!!

[@klouisville8760]

My family had holiday meals in a more formal manner. The good porcelain china is used. Sometimes crystal and silverware. We always had cloth tablecloths and napkins. We ate all of the coarses together except dessert. However they would last a long time. Also, the menu items that we serve may have 15 or more ingredients and were much more complex. However our Sunday dinners were closer to what you were showing. This sometimes includes Aunts and Uncles with cousins. These were more casual, but our holiday dinners were formal and more religious. Our family dressed in their nice outfits. Everything was much more formal. One side of my family would have wine or beer on holidays. The other side did not and was more formal.

[@lisahooper7578]

Loved it. Where was your mom and sister? What was that herbal infusion made of?

[@barbettecaravaggio7675]

i love how much emphasis there is on vegetables and whole grains, potatoes, legumes! most people think the french eat a lotttt of butter and steak all the time... not true... the meat if eaten is very small portion and it is not like people are chugging croissants all day every day and drinking liters of dairy/butter. this is how you eat healthily! also love that you're a french vegetarian, Lucie! Hello from a dutch veggie (though more vegan these days ;) but i do love a little dairy treat here and there, like you!) xxx

[@Cantetinza17]

My grandma was used to making a lot of food and she saved a lot of money buy purchasing the fruit and vegetables that are in season. She was a single parent to 7 boys! Grandpas lamb looked delicious! Dad failed with the American accent. The only American thing was he spoke English. 😅 He seems really nice though. Is it just me or does anyone else think that left over soups and stews taste better when it's a left over? Yeah my family meals look like that. With the exception of wea the cheese is. We usually do meat and cheese as an appetizer with some fruit.

[@Ingrid0410]

Lucie: do you know how to make that white bean dish your granny made at this lovely dinner?

[@amandahollifield3297]

Those potatoes!!! ❤

[@Draxta1]

💙🤍❤ it!

[@broomrider4196]

Great video, i have one question. How long do you usually eat? I mean how many minutes? As a slow eater I really struggle to eat less than 30-35 minutes every meal and don't know is it normal..

[@aalisachan]

I know this sounds crazy, but I would actually watch the full length video of a French lunch or dinner time. All two hours of it. I find the hardest thing for my family is eating slowly. I’d be interested to study the frequency of bites per minute, how it is incorporated with talking, how often sips of water or drinks are taken, and that sort of thing.

[@aussiejubes]

Loved this! Thank you to you qnd your family for letting us experience family dinners. This was super helpful to see how you guys eat several courses, and what they consist of. My first thought, however, was that the washing up would be hell on wheels lol 🤣 Your dad is hilarious 😂

[@Edukalebylucie]

So glad you enjoyed, thanks! Haha thankfully we have a huge dishwasher 😂

[@aussiejubes]

@@Edukalebylucie from 2020 that's a must!

[@tedoymisojos]

I've watched a couple of videos on french typical meals, and I guess its just not for me. Its quite different from my usual fare of rice/beans/meat, stir frys of vegetables and tofu, root soups, air fried chicken with fries, fresh whipped cream with berries, etc. The closest I get might be noodles with pesto with a side of stewed veggies.

[@zanetaf.9030]

That’s how we do it in Poland too 🙂

[@MmePhillips1]

Could you make one of these in French please? I cannot find anything in French about dinner in France.

[@aditighosh4926]

Very similar to Indian big family gatherings with lots of unprocessed dishes cooked with love.

[@vivienmaverley22]

The problem I have is getting the family to enjoy each others company,it’s all gulp the food down as if it’s a race, then those so bloated waiting for over an hour for desert, but falling asleep or out side puffing, I Then am just trying to clear away because of the mess of stale food and dirty dishes. My daughter and I enjoy eating together in the garden with the children,taking time a little and often trying things here and there fruits with savoury and delicious breads that do not come out of a plastic bag, fresh clean tastes on china and mismatched dishes and glasses that clink, we later retire to do dishes in the dish washer and then back to the garden to enjoy the the peaceful life without men about.

[@kitha8913]

The video is very interesting , different and nice .., im just very curious - don’t you make in France colored eggs for Easter and eating some of them at lunch or it’s just not typical for your family ? It’s very unusual for me :))

[@MannyQuid]

I don't know if it has always been that way in the US but here easter eggs are filled with candy more than chocolate. Growing up in France, my parents would hide chocolate eggs and chocolate bunnies in the backyard and we would have to find them. Kinder surprise were the best

[@jacquelinesmith6712]

I wish my family was like this. I am the only one eating from the table and want to be receptive toward my parents, but they are always on their phones and ot's hard.

[@aussiejubes]

Are there no mozzies there? If I had an outdoor meal like this in Australia I'd have to be covered in bug spray and the mozzie coils would be going hard 😅

[@Edukalebylucie]

During the summer months there are a ton but for now we're ok 😂

[@agirlisnoone5953]

Do the French smoke? For some reason I thought it was very common there. Do they smoke at the table or slip away?

[@dyleiro9163]

Whats inside the the yellow Berger pitcher and the orange Ricard one? :D

[@Edukalebylucie]

Just water!

[@stevenponte6655]

This is going to sound like a really dumb question, but what do you guys talk about for all that time? I have always struggled with making conversation even with family. Do you talk about just your lives, what you are doing? Are there any controversial topics you dont talk about? politics, religion etc? Do family members ever get into arguments? Is there pressure for anyone to keep the conversation going? I find this so interesting.

[@kymberleedellaluce]

I'm from the USA but this is how my family is. We talk about everything. Art, culture, our days, philosophy, the way things connect. It's a the best part of a meal for us.

[@jenmolly8794]

Hi! The way I grew up in the 1970-90 in US. If you don’t learn how to cook will be really hard to stay healthy. On no meds. EASY- recipes needed! US needs to cook from scratch, most people don’t know how easy it is to cook a whole chicken. Skip herbs just salt and begin from there. Hard boiled egg etc so they don’t have an excuse of too complicated. Basic. Also hi light the importance of fermentation that takes place in your bread, pizza, wine, beer, cheese etc. In US prepared products are made so fast this important step is so sped up so as making the bread/beer not only tasteless but not good for you. Ex- 1 month fermentation on beer has no sugar in it. 1 hour fermentation has almost as much as soda. Hook up with French cooking school and get recipes together. Thank you so much for helping my country get healthier!!😊

[@VioletLife8]

How did you and your family go trough the whole pandemic and v a c c i n e opinions? Is the family still the same dynamic? Did everyone made the same choice (v a c c i n e yes or no).... very curious, fromout The Netherlands, i live near by... here everything changed since then.

[@amysho2192]

I love this idea...eating outside and taking over an hour to eat! So different from the US. I can't help but think my butt would get so sore! But I do have fibromyalgia and I'm 44. 😂

[@golfgalforyou]

I have to ask, what is in the end of the meal infusion and how do you make it?

[@historicaustraliaadventures]

I'm asking the same question it looks like vegetables with some broth and spices, almost like a soup.

[@jean0915]

I love how everyone was engaged in the conversation❤️

[@clairepunzalan4222]

I noticed you just drink wine and water. No juice drinks?

[@lulug2632]

❤

[@yellowbird5411]

Most notably, no one was staring at their cell phone! Even in restaurants families will be looking at their phone. So rude.

[@nicolebabior8549]

the guy across u what's his nameee;)))

[@Edukalebylucie]

Haha he's my cousin Etienne!

[@oliviacarrier1479]

whats the guy across you called ??!

[@Edukalebylucie]

Haha he's my cousin Etienne!

[@julesvilleneuve3173]

Ptdrrrrrrrrr Papa je suis mort

[@Edukalebylucie]

Gégé la star

[@daisyb1469]

Wow.... the amount of food is minuscule.....

[@eatnplaytoday]

Really?? It looked like a lot to me. Big plate of veggie salad, potatoes, bean salad, various cakes, and chocolate. Those are very filling foods too. Exactly how big are your portions?!

[@eatnplaytoday]

Or are you talking about the variety of foods? Because a lot of these European countries, everyone eats the same healthy meals. No one gets something different. It’s very healthy dynamic

[@androjid252]

Your California / Valley girl acceeeeent does not go along with supreme magnificent wonders shown in video.

[@Choclatcotton]

First off you have to have a family to have a family meal2nd you must have mutual respect, finally you must have ❤️ love.

[@Grumszy]

I never eat any meat that is bloody... must be well cooked.

[@deeandrews7051]

How about showing the cooking of the meals, you gloss over what's in everything.

[@grumpiesngiggles4581]

Lol Americans don't have time for hours long meals. Most have 2 jobs just to cover basics.

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

You don't have holiday meals with your family where you sit at the table and talk for hours? This was their Easter meal.

[@klouisville8760]

Exactly, our meals that we had on holidays were much more complex. We didn’t eat outside unless it was a reunion. In this case there may be 75 or 100 people at folding tables or lawn chairs. Then it would be a BBQ. Otherwise our holidays were at the formal dining table plus the kitchen table and included formal tableware and prayers on family meals especially get togethers

[@wendywertz8828]

Eat meat !

[@kathycooney3819]

Rubbish food lamb raw and served in great chunks rubbish food all up.

[@GinaMarieCheeseman]

I'd prefer it as shish kebab but I'm Armenian.