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…
…market. (If crowds are not your thing, then check out Santa Caterina market or another of Barcelona’s smaller neighborhood markets for a calmer atmosphere without sacrificing any of the outstanding quality.) The…
…In the “garden” district of the market, one can buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Packaged teas, olive oils, herbs and spices add to the choices. Laurent Vasseur, Director of Operations,…
…grows cresses which you can buy in fresh abundance or as prepared soups packed to go. Organic food production in Haute-Normandie seems to have taken root firmly, although some producers…
…of the stash is within easy reach on my spice shelf. My supply is quickly diminishing. More are available at the grocery store, although I question how fresh those are….
…Grande Épicerie, part of Bon Marché department store, is the best food hall on the Left Bank. It has recently undergone a renovation and has a new look. Gourmet Food…
…store windows. As Bastille Day approaches in July, a profusion of tricolor flags emerge from storage and are unfurled. In November, Christmas markets start popping up in various neighborhoods making…
…you find really good deals at the Paris flea markets? Yes. But as with any purchase, caveat emptor. I buy items that don’t require a professional appraisal and that are…
…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…
…are two main ways to buy organic, or bio (pronounced bee-oh), at the neighborhood markets in Paris. AB signs indicate organic produce Nearly every outdoor and covered market in Paris…