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…for information about Paris and Provence and the markets there (food, flea, and craft markets), then I refer you to my books Markets of Paris as well as Markets of…
…offering poetry for sale and ask him for a poem, he will gladly tickle the fifth. Poetry for sale He taps out an original poem on an old-fashioned typewriter in…
…on he patiently waits 51 years, nine months and four days for her to reconsider. This scene came to my mind as I stood in front of El Portal de…
…to see a truffle market for myself. I was also coaxed and literally guided by Sharon deRham, an American who relocated to Provence and is an exceptional tour guide. (If…
Spring is a perfect time to go hunting for unique vintage pieces, and we don’t want you to miss out on great antique shows. Ryan Stills, Jordan Bellows, and Morgan…
…to visit Tufts University or, in the old days, make a pilgrimage to Steve’s ice cream for its innovative (at the time) mix-ins. Somerville had a reputation as gritty, and…
…the flesh. Contenders for heaviest tomato were set apart to be weighed. Our task as judges was to score each entry by taste (up to 20 points), and by color,…
…hosts all-organic fare. On its two other days (Tuesdays and Fridays), the same space is devoted to a regular market. Prices are significantly higher for organic goods, but many Parisian…
…to “here you are.” Everyone is eager to present their harvest, to catch a meandering eye. Whenever I do decide to stop at a table, the farmer invariably presents me…
…jotting down ideas for eateries to try, market streets to return to, and proprietors I’d like to meet someday. The book almost serves double duty as a travel guide. Chapters…