Automne 2011 #30

The marché - French open-air market, similar to our wet market concept in Singapore where things are cheaper and fresher compared to what we can find in supermarkets, but here, the floors aren't wet, or not as wet. Also, they are usually located along a street or on the pavement between 2 roads. Yes, that's right, between 2 roads with on-going traffic in opposite directions.

This is one nice aspect of France. Their agricultural products are often excellent in quality (unless the weather for that year is really bad).

This is the one near to where I live and there are a lot of local producers selling the same stuff, but I always patronise this one. 

Different varieties of French potatoes - Galante, Chérie, Monalisa, nice names. LoL.

I don't like potatoes, so I usually skip this section, except for the onions (they come from Spain, as written on the board).

(From clockwise) Green chilli, Spinach & Beetroot.

I got their big green chilli (All asians know that the smaller the chilli, the spicier and more deadly it is), this chilli I got is for my Korean side dish later. Also, I got 2 huge bags of spinach to last me for the whole week. Spinach sold here are often washed and leaves nicely plucked  for you. Not really sure why, but it saved me some work (I still rinsed them in running water a couple of times when I get back home because I am just plain anal when it comes to food hygiene).

(From clockwise) Radish, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, Paris mushrooms.


Different varieties of mushrooms.

The one in orange is named, "Girolle" - it is seasonal and is very nice when you stir fry it with just some minced garlic and salt. I like it.

Seasonal plants & flowers right next to the vegetable stall.


I find this especially unique.


♥♥ 4 big bags of vegetables. ♥♥

I got myself 2 bags of spinach, 2 bundles of watercress and 1 big green chilli for the week.