Tag Archives: Markets

Uzès Wednesday Market

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

The Saturday market in Uzès, a quaint pre-Roman town, about 17 miles north of Nîmes, is one of the most popular markets in Languedoc Roussillon, but they also have a smaller Wednesday market. Being inclined to avoid crowds and liking … Continue reading →

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Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market

Posted on April 2, 2011 by

April 1, 2011. Reading back through these entries getting them ready to post I am reluctant. In one month’s time the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis has instantly rendered them out-of-date. But I hope that in small way they record … Continue reading →

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Bac Ha Market and Moving on to Sapa, Vietnam

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

Even before the sun was up we could hear the steady stream of traffic heading to the market. It takes a while for the market to get going so we are in no hurry. The tour buses from Sa Pa … Continue reading →

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Hue, Vietnam – A Day on the Perfume River

Posted on March 4, 2011 by

In the valley of the Perfume River south of Hue, once an imperial stronghold, lies Vietnam’s “chateau” region. Home to the mausoleums of seven past kings. There are various options for visiting the area – a combination boat and bus … Continue reading →

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Just Another Food Day in Manhattan

Posted on November 23, 2010 by

The streets of Manhattan just ooze food. The smell of freshly baked bread mixed with sausage cooking mixed with the sweet smell of candied roasted nuts, for instance. The ethnic hole-in-the-wall dives share the sidewalk with more upscale sushi restaurants, … Continue reading →

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Zucca with Garlic Anchovy Sauce and Mint

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

Zucca is a type of Italian squash shaped like a pumpkin but with flesh more like butternut squash. I’ve never seen zucca in the U.S. but have tried this recipe with butternut squash with good results. The agghiata sauce adds … Continue reading →

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Fish Market Catania, Sicily

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

The first thing I noticed when I woke up this morning was a soft glow reflecting on the window shutters. Could it be the sun? Sunrises don’t last long, so again I jumped out of bed to check. Yes, we … Continue reading →

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Siracusa, Sicily – Escaping the Rain

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

I woke up at 3:30AM to the sound of pounding rain. Not again! I was trying to be optimistic the night before. The clouds had started to clear and I thought, ”just maybe tomorrow we will wake up to blue … Continue reading →

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Cooking Under the Etna Cloud

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

The third morning we woke up to more rain. I’m beginning to wonder if the name of this place, House of Camellia, doesn’t mean something more. As I mentioned before, there is a beautiful old Camellia on the front porch, … Continue reading →

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Acireale Markets and Villa Romana del Casale

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

After breakfast we headed to Acireale, a coastal town just north of Catania with lovely baroque architecture, few tourists and more importantly a lively morning market.  Our mission to find an internet connection and the food markets. After dumping the … Continue reading →

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