The French do it right. Speak to any university student and they will moan when their residence decides to have a set menu for their formal. Why? Because you tend to get ridiculously small portions. They prefer buffets where you can fill your plate to the brim. Well, at least the guys' residences at the University of Cape Town felt that way in my time.
But, the french do it right. You have a whole bunch of courses, maybe you eat all day... but each course is small. And you savour every bite. You linger over every sip.
Firstly, this stops you from eating quickly. Secondly, you are 'present' with each bit. Since deciding that this is a good idea, I have stopped buying lots of chocolates. Instead, I occasionally treat myself to a small really fancy chocolate. When I do, I savour it... and its great. Lindt, mmmmm.
If you really like something, maybe it is best to only have a little bit. But have the best. Not necessarily the most expensive, but the kind you really enjoy. That way, you don't have to stop any of your delightful vices... coffee, pizza, fatty biltong... whatever.
The same goes for books. They do work from a decorative sense, but if we move to reading books in a digital form, it needn't replace your book shelf. But maybe, instead of shelves and shelves of low quality paper with cheap covers, each book you buy is a high quality, well designed, beautiful piece of art. Something you treasure and want to display.
Currently, even the hardback early release books seem to be really poor quality. Have your library in digital form, and then get really high quality prints of your favourites.
Win win.
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