---- Original Message ----- From: "Marishka" <[log in to unmask]> > restaurants don't serve super-sized portions. I checked out my neighbor's plate and saw > that she had taken a tiny slice of the lamb with a teeny helping of potatoes. I checked out the plates of the other > women present and can report that it was the same there were > many delicious courses, no one ended up feeling too full. I can also report > that the women drank champagne and red and white wine, but, once again, in > moderation." > > I noticed this too. A variety of dishes and small servings are the norm in France as well as the wine. The dessert eaters varied and coffee was a demitasse. The food was great, I might add.... Oliva