Our month in Villefranche-ser-Mer while studying at the Institut de Française fundamentally changed our thinking and approach to food, food shopping and eating. We felt healthier eating the way we ate in Villefranche, we enjoyed the experience of food and eating more, and were determined to preserve that feelings once we returned home. In doing so, we had to confront the differences between the US and France, cultural, agricultural, epicurean, attitudinal, emotional, and just plain shopping.