When my husband played rugby, they had a saying, “Pain is your friend.” In France, that’s also true. Except that “pain” in French means bread and isn’t pronounced like something that hurts.
The baguette may be the iconic French bread, but there are many other types of bread, including whole grain. Good bread isn’t limited to France, though. I flew into Frankfurt, Germany and, because of a cancelled flight, had time there. Despite a bit of rain, we walked to the outdoor market, had a delicious brat (American name)/braten/bratwurst (in a great roll), then stopped at one of the stands to buy bread. This round, whole grain loaf was substantial. It was about 10″ in diameter and, if used as a Frisbee, could have taken down a grown man. It was SO good, on its own or as a vehicle for any sort of cheese.
Don’t forget that if you get to Germany or France, pain is your friend!
I’m still in France and my days are full. I’m doing my best (unsucessfully) to keep up with your posts, as well as struggling to accomplish what I want on my iPad. Thanks for your understanding!
This, that and the other thing 
I always grin when I buy a pain or when I see a “vole” in the garden :o)
I laughed when I saw an ad for fete of pain. 😜
janet
Paying for pain? Non! 😂
Funny coincidence: yesterday I posted a photo of two baguettes and talked about the advantages of having a bakery with fresh bread in the neighbourhood instead of having to buy bread, days old, in the supermarket. I like ‘your’ bread also very much.
I love good bread, so I’m in heaven. “Artisan” bread at home is so expensive and not always that great. This was delicious.
janet
Enjoy it as long as you can!
Oh, I will, Marga!
You had what? A brat? You can’t be serious. 🙂
A veal brat and it was sehr gut! Love brats.
janet
You had a *Braten* then. 😉
My American side coming out. How about a bratwurst?
But it looked like you were a maneater at first. We don’t usually fry spoilt brats.
There’s some pain I can deal with 🙂
You’re so brave, Dan!
janet
One of the most interesting stops we made was a French bakery. We actually brought a loaf all the way back to our daughter. 🙂
I’ve also been indulging in pan au chocolate. Mmmmmmm.
janet
That looks utterly delicious Janet. Pain is definitely my friend (although I suspect my hips might disagree).
I know what you mean, Su. I’m trying to be good, but I’m only here for two weeks, so…
janet
I understand that German “bread” is one of the most valuable currencies around.
Randy
It is for me, Randy.
janet
I just love the smell in those places. I could just stand in any bakery breathing in that warm comforting fresh-baked smell with a silly grin on my face for hours…except that would be weird, right? :-\
I hope not, as I’m sure I’ve done it more than once!
janet
Now I’m hungry. That is one good looking slice of bread. I love the seeds on top.
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It was very delicious!
jamet
What a delicious post, Janet. I don’t think that bread is my waistline’s friend. 🙂
Depends how much you eat. Moderation is the key.
It’s hard to stop at one slice. 🙂
True.
Yummy!
True! Thanks for stopping by for a slice and a comment.
janet
Enjoy every minute of being there. You can always see us when you get back. What a lovely bread!
I am, I will, and it was. 😀
janet
I LOVE bread. It’s a comfort food for me but, sadly, I’m gluten intolerant now.
I still LOVE it. The smell of fresh bread makes my mouth water. Great photos … 😎
At least you can enjoy this loaf without issues…or calories! Have as much as you like.
janet