It’s Always Market Day Somewhere

October 6, 2011 by G.

There’s not much I fancy more than sniffing out the week’s new treasures at an open-air market—moseying from one deceptively innocuous stall to another, only to find each brimming with seasonal jewels from land and sea. Market Day, for me, is a colorful, remarkable, and unabated pageant of optimism: displays of camaraderie, kinship, sharing, learning, connecting, giving; us earthlings at our best. The sweetest bite of summer’s first peach, freshly pressed apple cider, or an insider’s tip to easily prepare that scarrrry vegetable you’ve shied away from—you can’t help but feel warm-and-fuzzy inside.

Whether under a sky blue canopy, early Sunday morning, along the verdant foothills of Northern California, or a bustling Wednesday afternoon within an 18th century French village, the anticipation of Market Day’s farmers, ranchers, and artisans, becomes woven into the fabric of our daily lives.

Whatever day of the week it lands, I love knowing—with no uncertainty, it’s always Market Day somewhere.

MUSIC PAIRING: J.S. Bach, Cello Suite No. 1 Prelude

Posted in love, photography, travel | Tagged community, farmer's market, france, local, market day, produce, seasonal | 281 Comments

281 Responses

on October 6, 2011 at 10:31 am | Reply samanthaangela

Such gorgeous photos! How did you take the last one?
on October 6, 2011 at 10:43 am | Reply matt

wow, such a fantastic montage!
on October 6, 2011 at 10:55 am | Reply Ashley Rodriguez

Incredible photos. Each and every one.
on October 6, 2011 at 12:03 pm | Reply meg

Your landscapes are captivating, and I love the lush, saturated colors!
on October 6, 2011 at 12:10 pm | Reply Sandy Bounds

Really gorgeous post here. Such amazing pics!!
on October 6, 2011 at 12:27 pm | Reply Liz @ Butter and Onions

I love that picture of the road! You’re a great photographer. Makes me want to get out and about, even if it’s just locally.
on October 6, 2011 at 12:45 pm | Reply Yvette

Some great photos, markets are so colourful. Makes me think of Italy…
on October 6, 2011 at 2:21 pm | Reply Kelsey (Happyolks)

Beautiful. This is where I grew up. The photo tagged market_day_18 makes my heart happy.
on October 6, 2011 at 3:06 pm | Reply ragnhild

wow, amazing photos!
on October 6, 2011 at 3:17 pm | Reply Jamie | The Unseasoned Wok

It’s market day in Kailua today!

My favorite shot (aside from the last aerial one – so cool!) is the one of the rolling hills, blue skies and a bit of road peeking out from behind a hill. I can never get my sunny shots to reflect how beautiful of a day it actually was when I took the picture, but this one really seems to capture the mood of being in the country on a beautiful sunny day.
- on October 10, 2011 at 10:42 am | Reply meganmadill
  
  I was just about to leave a comment saying that I loved the one with the tiny piece of road. I was even going to use the word ‘peek’! Beat me to it :P
on October 6, 2011 at 4:27 pm | Reply Zo Zhou

Oh sigh…these are the most gorgeous market photos I’ve EVER seen….and let me tell you I browse a LOT of food blogs! Thank you for capturing the markets in such a good light (literally & figuratively hehe)
on October 6, 2011 at 5:17 pm | Reply Natashia@foodonpaper

Such an amazing market! I think I need to visit my local markets this weekend… and that last photo is awesome!
on October 6, 2011 at 5:35 pm | Reply Divya Yadava

Gorgeous pictures especially the one with the poppy fields!
on October 6, 2011 at 6:18 pm | Reply michelle stiles (@ladystiles)

amazing photos. love them all.vibrant!
on October 6, 2011 at 8:06 pm | Reply Supal

these photos are gorgeous!
on October 6, 2011 at 9:25 pm | Reply Jamie

This is the best photo set I’ve seen in a while! Thanks for sharing. They’re so beautiful. I wish I was in all of those places.
on October 6, 2011 at 10:39 pm | Reply Prerna@IndianSimmer

Gorgeous all the way!
on October 7, 2011 at 12:45 am | Reply The yummyblogsisters

love the photos, feels like I am on holiday just looking at them.
on October 7, 2011 at 4:18 am | Reply DawnB

Thanks for taking us with you. That was enjoyable to view.
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on October 7, 2011 at 6:48 am | Reply Nicole Franzen

I see photos of San Rafael Market :) I was lucky enough to go there last month. Beautiful place, love markets. They are my happy place!
on October 7, 2011 at 7:09 am | Reply Sukaina

So glad to have come across your blog. Loving the colors of this post. I too look forward to our one and only market day starting end of this month.
on October 7, 2011 at 8:10 am | Reply Elenore Bendel Zahn

My goddess, I want to eat everything. On every pic. Even the grass! :)
on October 7, 2011 at 2:01 pm | Reply Lemon

Your photos are so extremely beautiful. I love markets, too.
on October 7, 2011 at 2:48 pm | Reply Yumi

Beautiful images!! I feel like I’ve been transported in person to all the sights & scents. Gorgeous!
on October 7, 2011 at 5:46 pm | Reply emma

the markets look incredible, ours don’t look anything like that unfortunately but they still do a great bratwurst! Your photos are incredible yet again!
on October 8, 2011 at 7:47 am | Reply myyearoffood

you’re such an incredible artist! i am in awe of your ability to capture the beauty and vibrancy in everyday moments. off to my own market to try my hand at a few, totally inspired!
on October 8, 2011 at 9:09 am | Reply becky @ the Mixing Bowl Diary

love it. i love market day also and feel i could be “at home” at any market. i love your photos, the perspective, the color..it is wonderful. thanks for sharing.
on October 8, 2011 at 10:58 am | Reply G.

Hi, hi everyone! Thanks so much for all the super lovely, super sweet comments. It’s greatly appreciated — and I hope your Market Day is filled with plenty of good fun and good food. Bye for now! xo.
on October 8, 2011 at 2:37 pm | Reply Christie @ Fresh Local and Best

Gorgeous! Such wonderful inspiration at the farmers market.
on October 8, 2011 at 6:02 pm | Reply Golubka

Your photos are so inspiring. What a beautiful place!
on October 8, 2011 at 11:30 pm | Reply Liren

To feel as though I traveled miles and miles to breathe in that fresh air and the sweetness of the produce, you have such a gift!
on October 9, 2011 at 9:21 am | Reply karunaphoto

so beautiful!
on October 9, 2011 at 10:19 am | Reply Dana

Giao, I just spaced out for a good five minutes staring at the beauty that you captured here. I am about to round up my little men and head to the West Seattle market in the rain. How I wish we could just hop into one of the French market photos instead. This is a bittersweet post for me as the season of four markets a week for me has come to an end. In our area, they are now weekend only. Hope you are well!
on October 10, 2011 at 4:44 am | Reply pierre

enjoy your stay in France !
on October 10, 2011 at 7:25 am | Reply Savory Simple

Beautiful photos as always!
on October 10, 2011 at 10:12 am | Reply Kathryn McCullough

These photos are simply stunning!
on October 10, 2011 at 10:15 am | Reply karyl33

beautiful – love farmer’s markets. thank you.
on October 10, 2011 at 10:15 am | Reply aviatrixkim

This blog is sensational.
on October 10, 2011 at 10:19 am | Reply Maja

congratulations on getting freshly pressed!
on October 10, 2011 at 10:20 am | Reply clearlyhomemade

Awesome pictures!!! And so true about market day! I live in Europe, and have always loved our local market! The smell of olives, flowers, fish, waffles, chicken and vegetables mingle in the air… There’s color and life everywhere!
on October 10, 2011 at 10:31 am | Reply sam

absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing.
on October 10, 2011 at 10:33 am | Reply k8edid

Spectacular. Especially when accompanied with the Bach piece. Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed.
on October 10, 2011 at 10:34 am | Reply Karen Rosario Ingerslev

Wow, and I am easily won over by Leeds market!!- these pictures are something else :-)
on October 10, 2011 at 10:35 am | Reply natasiarose

Gorg! This post makes me want to move someplace where things can grow. In Brooklyn we just have that one tree.
on October 10, 2011 at 10:36 am | Reply Lakia Gordon

These pictures make me want to go to the market :)
on October 10, 2011 at 10:46 am | Reply meganmadill

I enjoyed this post more than I’ve enjoyed a post in a long time. Your pictures truly capture the essence of the farmer’s market: they’re beautiful, personal and demonstrate the abundance of nature. Your text, too. I love the way you set out your pictures and I thought the timing was great since we’re just going into harvest season! Congratulations on a fabulous and well-deserved freshly pressed. I’ll be following you along : )
on October 10, 2011 at 10:51 am | Reply stringsoflife

Such nice pictures!
on October 10, 2011 at 11:02 am | Reply Charles Ryan

Excellent stuff!
on October 10, 2011 at 11:04 am | Reply Paula Loves Marla

The yellow house with green trim (and lounging kitty) are now my screen saver.

The pictures are gorgeous and I feel like my stress level has dropped significantly.

Thank you so much for sharing. It was like a mini vacation right here at my desk!

~Paula
on October 10, 2011 at 11:08 am | Reply Pasta Princess

Amazing! Congratulations on being freshly pressed. Your images are brilliant and you’ve managed to tell the story so well with your images. Great job!
on October 10, 2011 at 11:27 am | Reply Romantic Asian Guy

Absolutely beautiful! Such color in those photos! Sounds like my type of outdoorsy-place. Congrats on being freshly-pressed!
on October 10, 2011 at 11:33 am | Reply Raxa Collective

Stunning! Thanks!
on October 10, 2011 at 11:35 am | Reply Doodling Through Life

I love the colours and textures of each photo! Gorgeous! :)
on October 10, 2011 at 11:36 am | Reply Noel Tendick

Farmers’ markets are an unabated pageant of optimism indeed! A spectacle of the marvelous, a feast of community, an ode to the delicious life. Thanks for the words, the luscious pics of color and abundance and air, and the perfect musical pairing.
on October 10, 2011 at 11:43 am | Reply awkwardturtlegotboring

Sounds delightful
on October 10, 2011 at 12:03 pm | Reply My Life After Kids

I read and viewed your post with the Bach music accompaniment. Delightful!
on October 10, 2011 at 12:07 pm | Reply Tom Baker

Amazing art! Thanks for featuring good for you food!
on October 10, 2011 at 12:43 pm | Reply http://hopewellmomschoolreborn.blogspot.com/

Breath-taking! THIS is how food should be bought!
on October 10, 2011 at 12:45 pm | Reply Nonstepmom

I’m ready to book my one-way ticket!
on October 10, 2011 at 12:55 pm | Reply Leah

Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing. Now I want fresh fruit and veggies.
on October 10, 2011 at 12:57 pm | Reply Patricia Scarpin

Breathtaking photos, G.! Everything is so vivid and vibrant. Lovely!
on October 10, 2011 at 12:58 pm | Reply regressada

“It’s the little things.” -you’re so right. wonderful post.
on October 10, 2011 at 1:12 pm | Reply devouringscotland

Beautiful!
on October 10, 2011 at 1:12 pm | Reply Dimitri @ The Last Piece of Cake

This post really lifted my spirits. You’re absolutely right about market days. What a wonderful way to celebrate and share in the best of everything!
on October 10, 2011 at 1:15 pm | Reply Zach

I love your photography so colorful very beautiful, nice post.
on October 10, 2011 at 1:18 pm | Reply DoF@theinfill

Lovely stuff all round. I love markets (especially when they’re setting up). You really made me smile
on October 10, 2011 at 1:29 pm | Reply denise:)

Beautiful photographs- love the front doors, shuttered windows and lolling about kitty photo!! Congrats on your FP!
on October 10, 2011 at 1:36 pm | Reply conniewalden

Beautiful photos. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing. Wish I were there. Connie
http://7thandvine.wordpress.com/
on October 10, 2011 at 1:43 pm | Reply Renee

Love Your Photos. Congrats on being FP!
on October 10, 2011 at 1:54 pm | Reply Monsieur Jamon

your photos are beautiful! Great blog!
on October 10, 2011 at 2:01 pm | Reply 50percentfinished

Holy crap–this is great. And it’s about food. Awesome. Freshly pressed. Indeed.
on October 10, 2011 at 2:04 pm | Reply Little Explorer

Great pictures and congrats on getting FP!
I love markets since I’ve been a little kid: a passion inherited from my grandma and mom who always took me with them to wonder through the amazing stalls of food, clothes and all sort of unimaginable objects. Markets are a place where you can make full use of your senses, smelling, tasting,looking around, touching, they’re amazing!
on October 10, 2011 at 2:10 pm | Reply Carlie Chew

Gorgeous pictures. Everytime I see pictures like this it makes me wish there were more markets where I live. Thanks for sharing and congratulations!
on October 10, 2011 at 2:12 pm | Reply Dounia

Really beautiful pictures…I haven’t been to a market in a while, and I do miss that very much, especially after living in France for a while! Thanks for sharing and congrats on being freshly pressed!
on October 10, 2011 at 2:33 pm | Reply robsim222

i love the photos and the memories that we shared as a family growing up especially with my father who was content with planting vegetables and flowers in our long island backyard. just a great post and appreciation for your taking the time to share this
on October 10, 2011 at 2:35 pm | Reply Lucija

I’m so excited to have found your blog, it’s so pretty! Love the easiness and chic it has!
Gorgeous photos!!

XO,
Lucija
WLL
on October 10, 2011 at 2:46 pm | Reply Courtney Cox

These photos are stunning. I love your sense of color. Just beautiful.
on October 10, 2011 at 2:50 pm | Reply Amanda (Adele) D

Love your photos! So beautiful! Farmer’s markets are my favorite!
on October 10, 2011 at 2:52 pm | Reply Maya

Beautiful Pictures!!
on October 10, 2011 at 2:58 pm | Reply mishfish13

I love market days too! I just have to find time to go to one…

Love the pictures :)
on October 10, 2011 at 3:04 pm | Reply Monica Sarkar

Beautiful, lively photography! Markets are SO much better than indoor shopping malls – they capture the soul of a place :0)
on October 10, 2011 at 3:06 pm | Reply justalittlebrit

Beautiful photos!!
on October 10, 2011 at 3:12 pm | Reply excrementaleducation

I like the vibrant colors used on the stone building’s woodwork. Also, the food looks awesome.
on October 10, 2011 at 3:38 pm | Reply thebigbookofdating

Such awesome coloured photos, the spices one is amazing
on October 10, 2011 at 3:41 pm | Reply mitzisimpson42

Loved the pics.
In my town of Durham there was a medieval market, last weekend. So interesting went 2 days.
on October 10, 2011 at 3:41 pm | Reply Ashley Pariseau

Great photos! Very inspirational.
on October 10, 2011 at 3:44 pm | Reply katesfolly

Stunning dreamlike photos. Markets are one of the places I truly feel I belong :)
on October 10, 2011 at 4:36 pm | Reply Brittany

Beautiful storytelling–the pictures finish what you started nicely. Love your photos!!!

p.s. — i LOVE market day!
on October 10, 2011 at 4:46 pm | Reply Magdalena

Great pictures!!!
on October 10, 2011 at 5:27 pm | Reply Earth Ocean Sky Redux

one of the prettiest blog posts i’ve seen in ages. sheer perfection.
on October 10, 2011 at 5:44 pm | Reply G.

Hello out there everyone! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and leave such amazingly kind words. You guys are the best. Here’s to our mutual love of Market Day! xo.
on October 10, 2011 at 5:52 pm | Reply diggingher

Really enjoyed the post, eloquant words followed by beautiful photo’s. No wonder you were freshly pressed!
on October 10, 2011 at 5:53 pm | Reply Julee Celeste

How very nice. I was scrolling through your photos and at some point felt like I was there . . . wherever it was! I got lost in the visuals and like Alice tumbling down the rabbit hole, ended up somewhere else. So nice . . . such an escape. Thanks!
on October 10, 2011 at 5:56 pm | Reply melissashipman

great pictures! wow! That last one is very unique.
on October 10, 2011 at 6:59 pm | Reply aparnanairphotography

These are magnificent! In our area, we have a local farm that does festivities/sweets/food around autumn. I’m posting my pics up from that farm soon – your post has certainly inspired me! Congrats on fp!
on October 10, 2011 at 7:28 pm | Reply youreitnav

Your words are exact. I share your admiration for such an event. Our earth is lush, and we were made to enjoy it. Markets make me feel as though I’m a kid in a candy shop again. Thank you for granting me a smile this evening. Thank you.
on October 10, 2011 at 7:28 pm | Reply thong tin bat dong san

beautiful images
on October 10, 2011 at 7:38 pm | Reply A. S. Ellis

This is truly been one of the BEST FreshlyPressed I have had the pleasure of enjoying! Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with the world. Truly, it is BEAUTIFUL.
on October 10, 2011 at 8:07 pm | Reply sarahein

Ah, Market Day. I am glad to find someone else who loves it as much as I do, and for the same reasons! I have always said the Market Day is a fantastic celebration of humanity at our best. Cheers to your beautiful capture of that truth!
on October 10, 2011 at 8:35 pm | Reply tastemedrinkme.com

love your post..
how true!
on October 10, 2011 at 8:42 pm | Reply Phelios Cyros

amazing colors!!
on October 10, 2011 at 8:53 pm | Reply Evan

Great.. really love this post..
on October 10, 2011 at 8:55 pm | Reply sb6121

Beautiful shots. I showed your blog to my mom and she loves the beautiful photos you have there. My mom always loves the market scene and the countryside.
on October 10, 2011 at 9:00 pm | Reply silverdawn90

.such amazing captures :) ..
.loved it
on October 10, 2011 at 9:09 pm | Reply Aileen Torres

Nice photos. Farmers markets are a pleasure.
on October 10, 2011 at 9:15 pm | Reply working moms better moms

Amazing photo captures.
on October 10, 2011 at 10:03 pm | Reply dzima84

Your photos are exquisite! Absolutely delicious, blasting with color, depth and texture. Your writing is poetic. Mix the two and you have one heck of a post! Thanks for sharing! :)
on October 10, 2011 at 10:03 pm | Reply feistygirl

wow..such bright colors….brilliantly captured!!
on October 10, 2011 at 10:35 pm | Reply Nathalie (@spacedlaw)

Gorgeous.
on October 10, 2011 at 10:39 pm | Reply Personal Concerns

delightful!
on October 10, 2011 at 10:51 pm | Reply juliacastorp

incredible photos, thanks
on October 10, 2011 at 11:16 pm | Reply Nicole

I’m repeating what’s already been said, but this is a very lovely post. Well done! The photos are absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations on being Freshly Pressed ….. you certainly deserve the accolades.

Nicole
http://mrshutchison.wordpress.com/
on October 11, 2011 at 12:40 am | Reply zenofwarsaw

Wow. Beautiful! I wish I was there, it’s so rainy in my city now…
on October 11, 2011 at 12:58 am | Reply ishg

Your photos are beyond amazing. They were almost too much for my eyes to drink in, in a good way. It’s always great to see a labor of love executed flawlessly. Thank you so much for sharing this!
on October 11, 2011 at 1:01 am | Reply Jezzmindah

Love it! Such beautiful pics! Not to mention very well written!
on October 11, 2011 at 1:16 am | Reply Cathy

I loooove your photos! The colors are so vivid and lively. May I ask what camera are you using? Thanks! :)
on October 11, 2011 at 2:05 am | Reply ashkitty

amazing images
on October 11, 2011 at 2:27 am | Reply Sampurna

Makes me want to walk right into one of your photographs for a holiday! :) Congrats on FP – You sure deserve it.
on October 11, 2011 at 2:44 am | Reply frostfan

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!
on October 11, 2011 at 2:51 am | Reply dumeby

You are a greaaaaat photograher ,i love every snap
on October 11, 2011 at 3:16 am | Reply keepleftlookright

These photos are really breath taking. As a fellow market junkie, I must ask – have you ever visited Australia? We have such a wealth of open-air shopping on the weekends. From artisan crafts to local produce, it’s just a bit of heaven. My favourite for finding up and coming designers: http://www.paddingtonmarkets.com.au/, but really they’re all a great way to spend a lazy Saturday morning.
on October 11, 2011 at 3:21 am | Reply malinnovazofia

Beautiful photos and great blog. Markets are lovely. I love to travel and markets are probably my top attractions :)
on October 11, 2011 at 3:47 am | Reply sylvia

Pics are amazing…:)
on October 11, 2011 at 3:59 am | Reply yen

Wow, awesome photos! You take very beautiful pictures.
on October 11, 2011 at 4:21 am | Reply Rebecca Carney - One Woman's Perspectiveo

Beautiful, beautiful pictures! The colors are outstanding. The perspective is wonderful. Subject matters – Wow! Bravo!
on October 11, 2011 at 4:50 am | Reply dorokz

Great colors…put me there into the midst…superb!!
on October 11, 2011 at 5:03 am | Reply Karen

Vibrant, lovely!! Makes me want to go there. Thanks for sharing.
on October 11, 2011 at 5:16 am | Reply Emma @ Sweet Mabel

Beautiful pictures, very inspiring.
on October 11, 2011 at 5:27 am | Reply Damommachef

There was a little market right outside out hotel last last time we stayed in Paris. I just couldn’t get over how beautiful the market was! Piles of fresh produce, pyramids of local cheese, and gargantuan skillets full of delectable delights. I love our local market, but the French have this concept down!
on October 11, 2011 at 5:35 am | Reply detroitdvotion

I too love a local market! It really is the best way to get the true feel of a place and the people who call it home. Great post, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
on October 11, 2011 at 6:04 am | Reply thislittlebirdie

Oh my Heavens.. if those photos aren’t gorgeous!
on October 11, 2011 at 6:10 am | Reply itsarticulture

Beautiful!
on October 11, 2011 at 6:15 am | Reply innocencus

Life is beautiful…
on October 11, 2011 at 6:21 am | Reply leadinglight

I love the chilli photo – it’s so rich in colour and brightness.
on October 11, 2011 at 6:45 am | Reply Elizabeth

I LOVE love LOVE the photos! Amazing!!
on October 11, 2011 at 7:04 am | Reply JamieCurtisBaker

Amazing pictures
on October 11, 2011 at 7:10 am | Reply arlihama

The colors are so lively. Everything’s just so beautiful. I can imagine why the thought of a market day would make you feel that way.
on October 11, 2011 at 7:10 am | Reply jocelyn bautista

Beautiful. I love nature. I love fish and anything that is nature’s bounty just like your pictures. Thanks.
on October 11, 2011 at 7:12 am | Reply mykz78

Love the colors and the crispness of the photos!
on October 11, 2011 at 7:31 am | Reply INDIATRIPPING.COM

Beautiful photographs.
That is quite a collection!
on October 11, 2011 at 7:33 am | Reply Rasta teacher

Your photos really left me with a smile on my face and warmth in my heart. Thank you!
on October 11, 2011 at 7:45 am | Reply hoanhngoc

It’s look like a market of beautiful colors. I love colors
on October 11, 2011 at 7:58 am | Reply Alexander Anastasiou

Amazing photos! Keep up the good work! Impressive…
on October 11, 2011 at 8:07 am | Reply gaycarboys

its just stunning. The colours are wonderful
on October 11, 2011 at 8:09 am | Reply Sophia Morgan (griffinspen)

Love these pictures. They are so colorful and vivid and lively. Love them!!
on October 11, 2011 at 8:13 am | Reply Fox@n

GREAT PICTURES. I guess those are organic fruits and veggies. hehe
on October 11, 2011 at 8:22 am | Reply nydeuces

Great photos! Can’t wait to visit.
on October 11, 2011 at 8:27 am | Reply charitychic

These are magical photos which conjure up many happy holiday memories. Thanks for sharing!

Whenever we go on holiday, we always make a special effort to visit markets where the locals shop. We were in Zanzibar earlier this year and I could have spent hours soaking the atmosphere up had it not been for the smell of rancid meat cooking in the sun!
on October 11, 2011 at 8:36 am | Reply I Made You A Mixtape

Love the colours, and the rolling hills and the pictures in which you can almost smell the fresh ingredients! Love your blog!
on October 11, 2011 at 8:49 am | Reply corneliamladenova

Absolutely beautiful collection of photos, instant fav :)
on October 11, 2011 at 10:39 am | Reply KD

fabulous photos!
on October 11, 2011 at 12:19 pm | Reply bellasemplicita

The pictures are stunning. Wow!
on October 11, 2011 at 12:40 pm | Reply Cassie

Holy color! This makes me so happy!
on October 11, 2011 at 6:01 pm | Reply hisham rauf

nice pictures …
on October 12, 2011 at 3:55 am | Reply contabilidade

great shots and very beautiful pics….
on October 12, 2011 at 6:19 am | Reply taylor

i just fell in love with this blog. now following. these pictures are so breathtaking, i couldn’t stop from scrolling down high speed!
on October 12, 2011 at 6:27 am | Reply RoseWine

It’s AWESOME!!!
Fresh and clourful :D

~dance like you do when nobody’s watching~
on October 12, 2011 at 7:16 am | Reply travellingrome

just…fantastic photos!!thanks
on October 12, 2011 at 7:27 am | Reply yellowicepick

Beautiful. The colors are so vibrant. Makes you want to live in the pictures.
on October 12, 2011 at 5:40 pm | Reply Joy Felix

Beautiful pictures! I love all the colors!
on October 12, 2011 at 7:13 pm | Reply cityhippyfarmgirl

Love market days, but LOVE these photos. Awesome!
on October 12, 2011 at 8:35 pm | Reply Food From Our Life

Simply GORGEOUS photos, thank you for reminding what I can do with all the photo’s I’ve taken of food in my travels! I can tell I am going to enjoy following your blog.
on October 13, 2011 at 2:44 am | Reply dreidel18

love the pictures! oh and the colors – amazing!
on October 13, 2011 at 9:57 am | Reply Thea | mon ami

As always Giao your photos are beautiful. They make me want summer to return so I can embark on a road trip. I always try and visit the local market whenever we travel somewhere new but I never capture it quite as well as you do with your camera. xo
on October 13, 2011 at 11:11 am | Reply Caroline

Gorgeous shots. For some reason, I’m really drawn to the photo of the carrots. But really, all are great. Looks like a lovely market. x
on October 13, 2011 at 6:12 pm | Reply Stephanie

Pretty market pics, colorful and saturated! ^.^~
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on October 14, 2011 at 6:55 am | Reply aerawcliffe

Beautiful photos!
on October 15, 2011 at 3:21 am | Reply jameswakeling

Your blog is spectacular. I have just spent a very enjoyable time looking through past photos which all seem to be beautiful and captivating and reading the delicious recipes. Absolutely wonderful.
on October 16, 2011 at 2:54 am | Reply GFord

Following my high blood pressure attack, I realized that I had to start taking better care of myself. The open air markets we get in Northern Europe have actually really helped me to maintain a more healthy diet. When you see all of those gorgeous vegetables lined up in the market you want to eat more of them, which is never a bad thing!
on October 16, 2011 at 8:09 pm | Reply molly

oh wow, giao.

all gorgeous, but those poppies, those POPPIES!

sigh…
on October 17, 2011 at 5:09 pm | Reply chasingtimemedia

These photos are so amazing! They’re the type of photos you can look at for a really long time :)
on October 17, 2011 at 5:45 pm | Reply ditchthebun

I love markets, the markets in Australia are not just about food, but also wares. Folk art or people selling home made jewelry or home carved wood or leatherwork. There is even usually people having garage sales out of the boots of their cars (otherwise known as a car-boot sale :D). You get the chance to meet so many interesting people and hear stories about their crafts, it’s just fascinating and good exercise because generally the market is pretty big.
I haven’t been to a market day in a while, but now that I am finished Uni work for the year it’s moving to the top of my list! Gorgeous photos, you have a great eye for colour and quirky shots that have encapsured the spirit of the marketplace.
on October 18, 2011 at 8:13 am | Reply Adeline

I love Farmers Markets too! Thanks for your beautiful pictures. I also did a series on markets you might enjoy http://secretsofafrenchhostess.com/2011/07/27/le-marche/ let me know what you think.
on October 19, 2011 at 1:37 am | Reply property inventory london

Incredible photos so much beauty and piece gathered in that small village. It looks like there is totally different lifestyle and passing time did not reflect a lot on the beauty of the place.
on October 19, 2011 at 10:44 am | Reply Jaclyn @ Justins Nut Butter

We here at Justin’s dig your photos! For us it is about the little things as well, and quality! We love your photos

Peace,

Love,

Justin’s Nut Butter
on October 19, 2011 at 6:58 pm | Reply Aro

Surely this post deserves a lot of comments, you are to be congratulated!
on October 19, 2011 at 9:02 pm | Reply Barbra & Jack Donachy

Beautiful photographs. Thanks for sharing. I especially like the composition of the carrot photo. Keep it up.
on October 19, 2011 at 10:07 pm | Reply Eryn Wong

They all look incredibly nice!!!! Now I feel like going to market more often :)
on October 20, 2011 at 2:09 pm | Reply themonicastoreblog

Beautiful photos, and so rich in color! Great collection!
on October 20, 2011 at 8:55 pm | Reply kamran siddiqi

The beautiful photos, the beautiful writing. Every time I see a new post on your site, I can’t help but smile; it’s like christmas morning! I absolutely adore this post, G! Just wonderful! :)
on October 21, 2011 at 3:06 am | Reply veghotpot

Your photography is inspiring, such a fantastic blog!! x
on October 21, 2011 at 5:53 pm | Reply Liliana

I just love your photos! It makes me want to go to the market.
on October 21, 2011 at 9:02 pm | Reply Dee

Needless to say: amazingly beautiful! Wonderfully nostalgic.
on October 22, 2011 at 1:23 am | Reply Christian Martinez

Wow, that was beautiful. What I really thought was great about the writing was the nuanced descriptions of love and life. Thanks for this!
on October 22, 2011 at 9:27 am | Reply ma8e

WOW Bravoooooooooooooooooooooo
on October 23, 2011 at 6:46 am | Reply Lisa

Oh, what beautiful photos. I found you via Saveur. How have I not discovered this gorgeous blog before now? Lovely. Congratulations.
on October 24, 2011 at 4:18 pm | Reply melly

Amazing post. I was visiting a market in Guilin, China earlier this year. It’s amazing to see how they change from place to place. Thanks for posting.

http://mellymadeit.com/2011/09/05/market-guilin/
on October 25, 2011 at 3:21 am | Reply alexmoorephoto

love your tilt and shift images in the market! so vice to see someone using the lens for something other than aerial vistas!

alexmoorephoto.wordpress.com
on October 25, 2011 at 9:17 pm | Reply Camila

Stunning pics! I’m glad I discovered your blog with this post! I’m joining the list of market day lovers- nothing quite like it!
on October 26, 2011 at 6:13 am | Reply kfinn

ahhh–lovely. is that French village at the beginning Cordes?! it must be. That was one of my favorite little towns too.
on October 27, 2011 at 1:27 am | Reply popkron

wonderful and colorful pics! stunning blog :3

popkron.com
on October 27, 2011 at 11:14 am | Reply Jon @ vodkitchen

Very much enjoying your blog, photos and stories… thank you.
on October 27, 2011 at 11:15 pm | Reply Faith

Just discovered your blog, via David Lebovitz. Obviously, will never get any work done ever again. Gorgeous photos!
on October 28, 2011 at 11:17 am | Reply Kay aka Babygirl

You are right.. it is market day somewhere all around the world and these photos look absolutely amazing. The colors and all the food looks amazing. I feel like going to the market tomorrow before the snow hits here in NYC. Nice post
on October 29, 2011 at 8:41 am | Reply hanz57

I too LOVE going to the open markets! Your pictures are stunning, they transported me there and it was like I could hear the bustle of people and smell the aromas of all the different food. You have inspired me to take my camera with me next time I go to the market.
on October 29, 2011 at 11:07 am | Reply rachsmith

oh my goodness – these are absolutely stunning. the colours are so bright and the images are so sharp. thank you for sharing such lovely shots
on October 29, 2011 at 5:57 pm | Reply Eva @ Sycamore Street Press

I love this! And I must say.. makes me a bit jealous. We have a “farmer’s market” in our town… but it’s only in the summer and it only has 1 or maybe 2 produce booths and the rest are filled with crafts and foods like Papa John’s Pizza! I lived in Belgium and France for a couple of years and loved going to the wonderful markets there every week.
on October 30, 2011 at 2:13 pm | Reply ezzirah

Just Beautiful!
on October 31, 2011 at 12:39 pm | Reply trialsinfood

great photos! i love visiting markets in the places/countries i visit – to see how the locals shop, what they eat….
on October 31, 2011 at 3:37 pm | Reply kalafels

Nice photography. Makes me wanna go to the local markets now. LOL!

http://kalafels.wordpress.com/
on November 1, 2011 at 1:32 am | Reply glamglutton

What fabulous photographs, the colours of the buildings and the food are amazing. I love local food markets it’s great discovering new ways to use familiar food. GG
on November 2, 2011 at 5:31 am | Reply Anita Mac

Your photos are stunning! Well done. Wish the local markets in my area were so spectacular. Looking forward to my next trip to Europe – will stroll through a market or two on my travels I am sure! The photo of the road winding along is awesome – love the cheese shots too! Nice post.
on November 3, 2011 at 6:31 am | Reply Phoenix Rose

Thank you for these beautiful photographs, and I love the sentiment of Market day as well.
on November 4, 2011 at 6:14 am | Reply Kaylie

I just randomly found your blog and your photography is beautiful! I just made the yellow houses with the cat laying down my background picture. Such beautiful photography.
on November 7, 2011 at 5:07 pm | Reply sumpretty

Gorgeous colors and photos :)
on November 7, 2011 at 8:21 pm | Reply bea at La tartine gourmande

Absolutely beautifully enchanting photos. I want to be there.
on November 7, 2011 at 11:10 pm | Reply Megan Gordon

beautiful, beautiful images. The one of the rolling hills literally took my breath for a second. Inspired–big time.
on November 8, 2011 at 7:12 am | Reply El

This is stunning. Thanks for sharing.
on November 11, 2011 at 7:19 am | Reply Denise

I would gladly make a giant poster wall out of these photos. First time on your website and I’m speechless
on November 11, 2011 at 8:17 pm | Reply Hey, Friday! It’s been awhile… | The Purplest House

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on November 14, 2011 at 8:01 pm | Reply amilksmugglersdaughter

beautiful photographs! that’s how food should be!
on November 22, 2011 at 7:21 pm | Reply GB

Just stumbled across your website. One word–beautiful.
on December 1, 2011 at 11:35 am | Reply Sara

I could look at market photos all day…thanks for assembling this beautiful collection!
on December 6, 2011 at 1:24 pm | Reply joshi daniel

nice and colorful!
on December 6, 2011 at 6:50 pm | Reply Meredith Baldwin (@MeredithBaldwin)

Love, love, love your photos – they are gorgeous. There’s nothing I love more than spending a day strolling at the Farmers Market in Kansas City. Such a great way to spend a lovingly, lazy Saturday.
on December 11, 2011 at 8:52 pm | Reply Melanie

These pictures are GORGEOUS and make me miss France. I have a long way to go with my photography, ha.
on December 13, 2011 at 8:02 am | Reply Christina

Your photographs are inspiringly beautiful. How wonderful to be able to see the beauty in both close ups and landscape shots. I love the fish peeking out of the ice!
on December 14, 2011 at 3:28 am | Reply Me And My Sweets

I agree with you, outdoor markets are amazing! i love your pics, they are so colourful!!
on December 14, 2011 at 1:31 pm | Reply sarah the baker yoon

Simply breathtaking. I just had a feast with my eyes – I’m full and invigorated!
on December 16, 2011 at 4:37 am | Reply Sugar Daze/Cat

talk about eye candy! what lovely, amazing, rich photos.
on December 20, 2011 at 9:45 am | Reply violetsandcardamom

Your photos are amazing!
on December 24, 2011 at 1:10 am | Reply Anastasia

Thank you so much for sharing those beautiful shots! It’s like I just went on a mini (very very mini mini) vacation!
on December 27, 2011 at 5:09 pm | Reply Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

Amazing photos and the story behind it :)
on January 1, 2012 at 10:30 am | Reply Suzanne

Wow! Just found your blog while researching customized themes on wordpress (I’m thinking about taking the leap). This is gorgeous. And your photography! I am so inspired.

I’ll be back! :)
on January 3, 2012 at 8:43 pm | Reply Steve

The only thing I have running through my head is Charles Tenet’s Le Mar or Boum!
on January 14, 2012 at 3:40 am | Reply greenthyme

First time to your blog and so happy I found it. Beautifully written post and photographs. I share your enthusiasm for market day as well.
on January 21, 2012 at 8:24 am | Reply Halina

If you’r not urged to cook by beautiful surroundings like these, then I don’t know what does :)
on February 1, 2012 at 1:44 am | Reply Alli@peasepudding

Beautiful vibrant colors, justa few days now and it will be market day here….can’t wait
on February 6, 2012 at 10:58 pm | Reply Liat

I am crying inside…Why haven’t you updated your website?!!!
on February 15, 2012 at 12:23 pm | Reply polyglot

This is poetry!
on February 17, 2012 at 4:30 pm | Reply Nikole

So so beautiful, the perfect way to end my day! xo
on February 18, 2012 at 7:53 am | Reply Basia

I love your photos and the way you match them with each other! The colours are amazing.
on February 19, 2012 at 7:35 am | Reply Vania Beliz

Lovely photos, wich city is this in France? You must come to Portugal. We have some very nice markets.
on February 20, 2012 at 6:48 pm | Reply nattilisms

Hey Kiss My Spatula – I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award because I think your blog is great! Keep it up (:
http://insatiably.wordpress.com/2012/02/21/to-versatile-blogger-award/
Cheers
Natalie
on February 28, 2012 at 2:57 pm | Reply mashashin

I love markets) It’s a great post! Thanks))
on March 2, 2012 at 3:12 pm | Reply The Paper Apron

I miss your posts. Your photography is brilliant, your stories are magical and your food sends me to the moon. I hope you’re well and happy and loving life. Peace be with you wherever you are.
on March 6, 2012 at 8:27 am | Reply Julia {The Roasted Root}

These photographs are very appealing to me. I love seeing the countryside and rustic markets – makes me feel removed from society and a part of a simple life. Gorgeous!
on March 11, 2012 at 7:16 am | Reply The Relished

I want to jump right in to each photo and spend the day there. Amazing work!

http://therelished.com/
on March 31, 2012 at 12:08 pm | Reply sreebindu116

beautiful work :)
on April 23, 2012 at 8:33 pm | Reply Jules

Beautiful photos and LOVE your recipes! Please come back to it and update!! I can’t wait for more posts :)
on April 24, 2012 at 6:55 am | Reply tharisi

Amazing photos!
on May 1, 2012 at 9:57 pm | Reply crumbcoat

I know that this is the 200th something comment,

but your blog is stunning.

Thank you for respecting food so much and highlighting it in such a pure and beautiful way!!!!

keep being wonderful :)

Blayre
on July 4, 2012 at 7:58 am | Reply vivilinh

these are breathtaking! looking forward to seeing more amazing photos!! happy blogging!
on July 21, 2012 at 3:16 am | Reply Rhianna

I’ve already taken a few photos of recipes from this blog (because I’m feeling too lazy after a day at work to write it down) so I can get the ingredients at the markets tomorrow, and then you post about farmers markets and recommend the prelude of JS Bach’s 1st suite and oh I think I’m in love!! As a cellist, that is my favourite piece, and as a wannabe foodie, farmers markets are my favourite places :D Beautiful photos, I’ll definitely be coming back for more!! :D Rhi xx

The Wildest of Dreams
on August 13, 2012 at 10:57 pm | Reply jojo303

beautiful pictures! so glad I found this site! The recipes look amazing too.
on August 15, 2012 at 1:58 pm | Reply Stephanie // artfullyadored

Your photography is beautiful! Really transports me to wherever those were taken. And I love the music pairing. Are the destinations a mix of European and US? Some of the landscape shots scream Northern California to me, though I’m picking up Italy and France as well.
on September 9, 2012 at 5:06 am | Reply Gizzy

OMG WHAT A WONDERFUL POST. The pictures are stunning. OMG!
on September 10, 2012 at 6:39 am | Reply rf401

gorgeous images with great colours. brilliant.
on September 24, 2012 at 12:29 pm | Reply chefalejandrocuellar

Love your pics and blog
on October 7, 2012 at 2:38 am | Reply ayiea

there are great!
on October 10, 2012 at 11:20 am | Reply Dick Clark

This post makes me want to pack my packs and get out to the fresh food markets with camera in hand. Thanks for the inspirational photography. Really, just gorgeous.
on November 6, 2012 at 11:14 am | Reply Kelly

My husband proposed to me on Mt. Tam – so nice to see it again :)
on December 9, 2012 at 3:30 am | Reply Sandra

you have heard it before but truly your blog makes my day when looking at your pics. I also started a blog recently http://www.leeksandhighheels.blogspot.be – thanks for the views – cheers
on December 17, 2012 at 12:15 pm | Reply lapiubelladitutte

Those pictures look really wonderful, amazing place!!!
on January 3, 2013 at 12:02 pm | Reply mollisia

oh, I’m speechless. your pictures are amazing!
on January 14, 2013 at 12:05 am | Reply Lama Haddadin

Amazing photos, definitely have the drooling effect and very inspiring for dishes :) Would love it if you take a look at my new blog http://www.caramelizedthoughts.com :)
on January 14, 2013 at 5:00 pm | Reply Aarthi (Stovetops & Stilettos)

Yay for farmer’s market everywhere!!!!!!!
on February 3, 2013 at 4:35 am | Reply thewholesomeblogger

Breathtaking, your blog is such an inspiration.
Lauren
x
http://awholesomeblog.wordpress.com
on February 3, 2013 at 5:39 pm | Reply smmeyer

Beautiful photos! Love seeing all the markets!
on February 9, 2013 at 2:07 am | Reply Manon

Je reconnais mon village Saint rémy de Provence.

Belle journée

Manon
on February 9, 2013 at 8:35 am | Reply ZoeAlexanderUKMaternity

Fabulous and wonderful photos!
Zoe xxx
on February 20, 2013 at 6:16 am | Reply The Sketched Chef

Am-az-ing photos !!
on February 23, 2013 at 6:04 pm | Reply Rachel

This post has given me serious excitement for the Summer. Where I am from in England we are more farm shop than farmers market people, and living here in California I’ve been able to enjoy them a bit more, but there is nothing like market day in the towns and villages surrounding my home in Northern France I can’t wait to get back to in August!
on February 28, 2013 at 3:29 am | Reply Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli

Such vibrant colors and contrast! Love the window shots! And the carrot one is my favorite! I just stumbled over here from Of Agates & Madelines via Thyme Bomb…love discovering gems like this after getting “lost” in blogworld! :D
on March 13, 2013 at 6:06 am | Reply justagirlfromaamchimumbai

What lovely pictures. Want to move here with bag and baggage
on April 5, 2013 at 3:23 pm | Reply louisabellissima

Beautiful!!! ..makes me daydream of little villages and long Summer days.
on April 6, 2013 at 9:33 pm | Reply Lisa @ Making Lifes Lemons

Lovely Photos!

xo Lisa
on April 9, 2013 at 8:53 am | Reply Lenore

Love your colorful images, very inspiring!
on April 17, 2013 at 9:12 am | Reply the YAWYE blog

Reblogged this on the YAWYE blog and commented:
Not mine but I love it. There should be a Farmer’s Market in every town.
on May 21, 2013 at 7:22 am | Reply Jarome

I love all the shots especially the picture of herbs, i love the contrast of it. Amazing work. XOXO
on June 6, 2013 at 8:37 am | Reply Kristina Wagner

I really like your photos. You get such a sense for place and time by examining the relationship of food and culture. Thanks for posting!

Kristina
organicyogikitchen.com
on June 20, 2013 at 7:53 pm | Reply isobelmasters

such beautiful photography x
on September 15, 2013 at 6:43 am | Reply Laila

That place it’s so beautiful and green :D Really beautiful pics :) And I also love street markets, the people, it’s really beautiful.

xx
on November 1, 2013 at 1:03 pm | Reply Adelaide Gorton

Your photography, writing, and blog in general is inspiring and brimming full of infectious enthusiasm, which I undoubtably share. If you’re interested, have a gander at my tiny new blog, http://peppermintessence.blogspot.co.nz
Your blog will continue to inspire to cultivate and grow my own little slice of the interweb :)
on December 9, 2013 at 5:18 pm | Reply French Cooking for Dummies

I love markets too! First thing to visit when travelling abroad ;) Your pics are stunning!!!
on December 17, 2013 at 6:18 am | Reply Mommy G

Your pictures are amazing! Gives one the feeling of being there!

http://maybetodayistheday1.blogspot.com/
on December 21, 2013 at 4:40 am | Reply Ryan

Such amazing photos. Beautiful work.
on May 26, 2014 at 3:37 pm | Reply hornygal

Beautiful imagery…your landscapes touch one’s soul!

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