Lunettes

I am dedicating this post to lunettes, which have to be the greatest invention that any baker has ever come up with. It is a layer of french pastry dough followed by raspberry jam, another lay of dough and topped off with powdered sugar. These are the most delicious things I have ever tasted (dare I say it, better than pain au chocolat?!) Anyway, besides having one of these for dessert the other day, I have taken to eating at a local sandwich shop. They offer many different types of sandwiches including panini's and other delicious things for such a cheap price. It is always the same woman or man (I believe husband and wife team) that serve us, and I think they're starting to know us! Oh I love being a regular somewhere in France. Speaking of being a regular somewhere, I also have taken to having a "cafe" before class at a bar across the street from the school. Now you silly Americans and your "strong" coffee have nothing on this. A cafe is basically a shot of espresso, with the wonderful crema on top. Served on the side is a cube of sugar and a cookie. These cookies are delicious when dipped into the cafe. I might have restarted my caffeine addiction again since being here! Anyway, in my host home, the family has returned the other night from Paris (where to mom promptly left again this morning). I believe I was jokingly told that it's up to me to make dinner now. But you know how I am about French humor. I have no idea if they were joking or not. I hope they were, because I have no idea what I could cook for them! Anyway, last night we had an omelet for dinner. I've always enjoyed breakfast for dinner! Even though the french don't consider omelets breakfast food. So strange.
Peace, Love and Lunettes!