Flea Market Shopping in Los Angeles
…always give me a “great deal” on rugs and kilim pillow covers. There’s the old cowboy who spreads out belts and boots on his vintage silver Chevy Corvair. I’ve also…
…always give me a “great deal” on rugs and kilim pillow covers. There’s the old cowboy who spreads out belts and boots on his vintage silver Chevy Corvair. I’ve also…
…best way around this is to buy greens at your local farmers’ market. They’ll be considerably fresher than the ones in plastic containers (which might be up to two weeks…
…he aces. He is also adept at explaining what mead is (wine made from honey). I buy a bottle and then mistakenly leave a bag filled with purchases on the…
…fresh gaufres, waffles that are sometimes covered in chocolate. Christmas markets are popular among locals of all ages and, increasingly, tourists. These markets offer a chance to buy special treats…
…wooden spoon? It’ll be less sticky without the broad surface–a simple but useful tip. As the mixture thickens, he scoops his hands into the bowl. “I like to touch it,”…
…local artisans. I restrain myself and buy only a couple of small ceramic spoons since I hardly have any room to spare in my suitcase. There’s also a covered market…
…on Sunday. (The market is closed on Monday, so vendors are motivated to get rid of ripe produce.) A distinctive aspect of Aligre is that it’s actually 3 markets in…
…to practice and improve their French while enjoying the delights of Provence. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn on the go with a pro! Read on. ~Marjorie Roussillon–one of the…
…the talking. Watch this short video to discover what might be best to buy at your farmers’ market now, and then grab your basket (and mask!) and go. https://vimeo.com/281342035 …