I visited France as a teenager with some friends serving in the Military!  What a gorgeous country!   We actually traveled all over Europe the summer before my senior year, and I do remember the food.  What can I say, I've always liked food.  My favorite food in Europe was Belgium waffles in Belgium, but bread and cheese in France was second for sure.

One easy and delicious food I remember from France was French Tartines.  Tartines are simply an open faced sandwich with a spread and toppings.  A soft cheese works well, and the toppings can range from sweet to savory.  Tartines are great party food, after school snack, or pre-dinner appetizers.

To keep these healthy, we used

• whole wheat French bread - because we're in France today, afterall.
• Light Cream Cheese
• Fresh fruits and vegetables to top it with.

Knowing ahead of time how my kids would respond, I kept out toppings to one on each piece of toast.

Step 1) Slice whole wheat bread into 1 inch pieces

Step 2) Arrange on baking sheet and toast lightly in the oven, about 5 or less minutes.

Step 3) Spread light cream cheese on each piece of toast.

Step 4) Top with your kids favorite fruits or vegetables. We used:

• Strawberries and mint
• Pears
• Avocado
• Mushrooms
• Red Peppers
• and peaches

Can you believe it? After months of protesting being a food model, TJ finally let me take a picture of him eating this one.

What would you top your Fancy French Tartines with?