Doesn't look like your neighborhood produce department? Yeah... me neither. This is in a produce market in Fayence, France. Yes... I went there. I had to! I need color and warmth in my life in the form of lush and pornographic vegetables!
That's another market in France, but this one is right out on the street. I believe that photo was taken in Grasse, France (where they make perfume). I love that you don't even have to ask if the veggies and fruits are organic... it's just pretty-much understood that they are. I wish our country took as much pride in food as they do.
Is that not the most beautiful raw vegetable display you've ever seen? Well, I guess when you start out with fresh vegetables like the ones above... it's not too much of a stretch to wind up with a platter like that one. I wish I knew how to cut radishes like little flowers! We didn't learn that in Garde Manger (thanks a lot, Chef DJ...). Sigh. I'll just have to experiment!
Here's to spring and summer...and vegetables!
~ Mari
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