Sunday Marche, L’Isle sur la Sorgue…

The  Sunday Marché in L’Isle sur la Sorgue was just out the front door of La Maison sur la Sorgue. It was a little early for us to wake up to the French voices setting things up prior to dawn outside our window, but it was also interesting to get a taste of the work that goes into making these markets happen. 
As you may have guessed, I’ve been to quite a few French and Italian markets lately, so I’m getting quite selective about the images I share the market I recommend to you. I must say, the foods and displays at this market were really exceptional. Want to stroll the aisles with me?
Almond Nougat, sold by the slice.
Olive oil and drying peppers, Le Marche L’Isle sur la Sorgue

Tapenade, Hummos, and other tasty spreads and appetizers. 
Olives galore, so wish I could provide a “scratch and sniff” option here. The fragrance of this booth was earthy and intoxicating.
Hand crafted cheeses.
Herbes de Provence
Fresh Chestnuts
Mushrooms from the local forests, Sunday Marche, L’Isle sur la Sorgue
Oysters at the marché in L’Isle sur la Sorgue
Assiettes of Chanterelle Mushrooms.
Chickens roasted over a layer of pomme de terres { or potatoes, “the apples of the soil” see them at the bottom of the rotisserie?.
A massive sack of lavender.
A perfect flavoring for so many dishes, coarse salt avec Herbes de Provence.
These Vanilla beans were so etherally fragrant. Did you know vanilla beans are the stamen of an orchid?
Baton de Cannelle, did you know cinnamon is the bark from a tree?

Delicious cheeses, postcard perfect.
Happy November!

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  • Happy November, Emily! Wish I could hop on a plane and go to market with you. But this virtual visit is the next best thing. I can imagine all the heavenly smells, the vanilla, the cannelle, and the CHEESE! yum.
    Have a beautiful weekend! XO

  • Emily a really wonderful display for us to enjoy. Did you have to buy something at each market?!

    Oh and plus I learned some tidbits here!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena
    2012 Artists Series

  • OMG I am famished! so many wonderful things I don't know where to start. Love the idea of the coarse salt with H de P.so simple. Now why didn't I think of that…

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