La Regime!

So, my host family is on a diet. I didn't think that those existed in France. But my host father has been diagnosed with high cholesterol and thus his doctor is prohibiting the consumption of French cheese (the cause of much debate within in the family). Unfortunately because I am still viewed as the guest, my host mom still buys me french cheese, and "puts out the cheese" for me, but unfortunately I feel bad during the cheese course when I am the only one eating. Alas! Other than eating a lot of soup and less cheese, nothing has really changed about their diet. The butter consumption is still at an all time high, and steamed veggies are not to be seen. My host family wants to have me cook for them one night. My host sister seemed really excited about garlic bread because they bought 1kg of garlic. Also I suggested making a pumpkin pie around thanksgiving time. My host mother agreed, but was very confused about the concept of a pumpkin dessert. When I tried to explain it to her she was like
"and this is a main course right?"
"oh no, we eat this after everything else, it's the dessert"
"but it has pumpkin in it?"
"yes"
"so is it healthy?"
"well, that depends on what else you put in it, but it has vegetables in it"
"Well you must make that! and cookies! invite your friends over!"
I think she wants to meet the other Americans on this trip, because she keeps wanting me to invite people over to the apartment. Not really sure though if it's just French politeness or curiosity that's driving this.
Finally, I had a lovely weekend where I watched a hockey game, almost went to a basketball game and studied Italian and did a bunch of other homework. I'm also really close to being all set for travel plans through winter break, and now looking forward to February for my last real adventure. I can't believe it's almost all over!!
Peace, Love, and Pumpkin Pie!