Flea Market Shopping in Los Angeles
…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…
…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…
…need to do is grab your basket. (Or buy one at the market!) The Paris Market Finder will reside on my website as a free resource. It has taken months…
…farmer will press me, “kilo?” implying I should buy an entire kilogram. I often hear the phrase, “jedan za tri, dva za pet…” which means one item for three Croatian…
…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,…
…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),…
…version of the Raspail market. Even on a chilly January day, the market was abuzz. Everyone, except us, seemed to know where to head and what to buy. We strolled…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…to recruit into active culinary service. I recently planted a new round of seeds for kale, arugula, romaine lettuce, and spinach. Earlier plantings didn’t do well this summer, which was…