Mise en Bouche, France and its Food

I arrived home last night from France with extra baggage, about 5 pounds worth. It was unnoticed till I stepped on the scale this morning.I am willing to bet that without those 10 mile hoofs around Paris my last three days it could have been far worse. In France bouche means mouth and every meal started with a Mise en bouche or a, "little taste for the mouth". I am not a dessert person but when they come looking like a painting it is hard to turn down besides who wants to miss out on France's national sport, great dining.