How to please everyone for the Christmas menu this year? Between the increase in energy prices, the gifts to be given and the prices of the races which are increasing, some French people do not hesitate to review the sacrosanct Christmas meal.
Like every year, Mylène and her husband receive the family for New Year’s Eve. But this year, with rising prices, the concessions start at the entrance : “ Usually, we have foie gras and salmon. But given the price of foie gras, we’re going to stick with the salmon. And then for the main course, we usually eat capons with morels. This year, we are adapting, we are going to make turkey and small mushrooms”.
“Dessert is a must”
Ten at the table can quickly drive up the bill. So this year, more than ever, Mylène has organized herself: “ My sister is going to make the puff pastry for the aperitif. My mother, I put her to contribution for the cheeses, my mother-in-law for the Champagne. On the other hand, there is one thing that we never deviate from, it’s the dessert. With us, the three-chocolate log from the local pastry chef is a must. So we’re going to go, we’re going to have fun and what’s more, the children love it “.
What a way to end the meal in style, but also an opportunity to refocus on the essentials: ” Even if it’s not the best Christmas meal and we have lost the World Cup, we’re all going to have a blast together. We are family. There is health. So we’re not going to complain, we’re super happy.”.
Inflation and bird flu
According to a study by Cofidis, in partnership with CSA Research, the French have spent an average of 568 euros on Christmas shopping this year. This corresponds to 35 euros more than in 2021 and the main responsible found everything: inflation.
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