Santa Caterina Market (Barcelona, Spain)
…and only a short walk from the Picasso Museum. In some respects it’s a better experience than La Boqueria: it has outstanding quality and selection, but without the hordes of tourists. It’s an…
…and only a short walk from the Picasso Museum. In some respects it’s a better experience than La Boqueria: it has outstanding quality and selection, but without the hordes of tourists. It’s an…
…it. Using a sharp knife, you score it and carefully peel off the shell. The fruit is fragile and it’s hard to remove the membrane and shell without breaking off…
…great deals, interact with interesting people, and learn the stories behind the things I buy. There are few parts of the United States that value mid-century design and art more…
…price with dealers, but consider these 5 Tips for Negotiating at French Flea Markets and Tip #6 for Shopping French Flea Markets. If you find your heart set on a…
…the mood even more. Plus it’s a chance to buy ornaments, crafts, and regional specialties. Gooey tartiflette (made with cheese, potatoes, bacon. and onions—a dish traced to the Haute-Savoie region),…
…how they comport themselves, what they buy, whether and how they negotiate, you’ll get a good glimpse of the local customs. In France, for example, there’s a premium on establishing regular,…
…in Paris? The food halls in Paris are terrific spots to buy gifts, find souvenirs, or pick up an artfully decorated fruit tart, chocolate cake or full meal for consumption…
…cycle of markets, I’m delighted to present the latest installment (video below). Buy these items at their freshest and most flavorful, which is to say NOW. And buy them, whenever…
…me with daily tonics of non-prescription relaxation. After long days on the road, I would return to home base and feverishly type up my notes and then stare at my…