8 Unusual and Surprising Eating Habits of French People – Do They Really Eat Baguettes Every Single Day?

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There are quite a few clichés about the eating habits of French people, some of them are made up, but some are true, even though they are just unbelievable.

Nexter.org prepared you a list of the most surprising ones.

Coffee out of bowls

Source: notwedordead

Well, nobody can really explain why French people do it, but they drink coffee and hot chocolate out of the bowls. We guess that’s because it’s bigger than a cup and looks pretty cool.

Fresh bread every day

Source: King Arthur Flour

It is a well knows cliché that French people eat baguettes every day, but they really do. And not just one, usually at least two – one they finish on their way from the bakery and one at home with some salad and cheese. And we get this, fresh bread smells and tastes amazing.

Room temperature milk

Source: Food Hacks

French milk is pasteurized at an ultra-high temperature, that is why it is okay to store it in a room temperature. Although, you’d better put a bottle in the fridge and finish it within a couple days as soon as you open it.

Room temperature water

Source: VideoHive

Ice in the water? What are you talking about? French people will never put an ice cube in their glass unless it is like 100°F outside. People usually drink room temperature water and this is the way it is served in restaurants as well.

Stinky cheese

Source: KickassFacts

And we mean EXTRA STINKY, to the point when you actually can’t breathe when you and the cheese are in the same room. And French people just love it. The stinkier the better.

Fruits as a dessert

Source: Goldbely

If you’re an American you’re probably eating a cake for a dessert, but a French person will most definitely eat some fruit after the meal. It that weird?

Hot coffee in the summer

Source: Born Realist

Remember what we said about iced water? Well, the same rule applies for coffee too. It doesn’t matter what kind of weather is out there, coffee must be hot.

Blood sausages

Source: S&D Polish Deli

Well, when you think about the way these sausages were made, it is disgusting. But if you stop thinking about this and just try it – you’ll be amazed by its taste. By the way, they are called boudin in French.