In France, I was in charge of grocery shopping. I didn’t mind. Exploring supermarkets, browsing market stalls, (re)discovering products and studying food trends is fun when you are abroad.
One thing I noticed was how expensive produce is in France compared to Canada. I saw green beans for €9.50/kilo, avocados were usually between €1 and €2 and even potatoes were pricey by my standards.
Last week, we took a walk at the Byward Market in Ottawa. The weather was beautiful, the few streets around the market were packed with tourists and all the vendors were there. I couldn’t help stopping in front of each stall—everything looked so fresh, so good! I bought broccoli, carrots and tomatoes and I could taste the difference. These hadn’t been picked long ago and kept frozen, unlike the supermarket kind.
Yay to fresh summer salads!
I so want to eat all of those berries! And corn on the cob! Oh how I miss it! It was always such a treat when I was younger, and I still love it to this day.
Yes, corn is super good here. Not a common treat in France!
Green beans are regularly 8.99 euros a kilo at my supermarket in Paris.
Those blueberries look good.
I don’t think I’ve seen purple peppers before!
Ouch… I found green beans super expensive for such a common veggie in France.
That’s awesome. I love our farmers market, it is strange how picturesque a pinned of plums can be – like a still life painting!
You’re right! I don’t usually take picture of food (okay, I do a little bit I guess) but these stalls were so cool!
Miam miam !
Check out the Westboro Market too if you didn’t already…it gets better every week as we get closer to harvest season.
Taking note, I haven’t been there in ages! Thank you 🙂