For me it's all about moderation. I don't kick things out of my diet like carbs. But I'm not going to eat fast food.
I can't grill vegetables shellfish or steaks without tongs. Don't bother...
If cooking becomes an art form rather than a means of providing a reasonable...
With respect to the respective French and German traditions you are no doubt correct although I am reluctant to see individual achievement reduced to archetypes.
