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Big beautiful grey green artichokes are piled high.
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Bowles of bright olives are cured in every imagined flavor. It is hard to choose, & usually I find a mixture is best!
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The humble radish, red with it's signature white tip, are so lovely to me. They are best served simply with a small bowl of salt for dipping.
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The French melon is so sweet & delicious, a unique & special treat for Americans.
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A big bowl of basil, fresh eggs & parsley pick up a little morning light peeking through.
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While traditional baskets hold all the ingredients for ratatouille, zucchini, eggplant, peppers & tomatoes.....
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....as well as lovely colorful onions.
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Even on the rainiest of market days, bouquets of freshly picked flowers under a big yellow umbrella can add a bite of sunshine on an otherwise grey day.
Very tempting this delicious food!
ReplyDeleteBarbara
beautiful!! and yummy :)
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and simple.
ReplyDeleteHi,Sally.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting food. I have not seen French melon! It looks delicious.
RedRose
ah les melons.... they're unique
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