Arthur Mullen's blog
I had gone for a long early morning walk to see the famous Eiffel bridge, and my path back to the hotel for a little sleep brought me past the Mercado do Bolhão. The 19th-century, wrought-iron building housing Porto's historic market is impressive even in its imperialism. On sale were fresh produce, cheeses, wine, olives,… Continue reading Mercado do Bolhão
Some of the chefs in the group posted beautiful photos of this market when we got back to Chicago. I was in pure survival mode, trying to make it through the heat and crowds. There was a lot to see, much in the way of native fruit and vegetables. This is a great market to… Continue reading Mercado Lucas de Gálvez
Every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, one of the biggest flea markets in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. We bought some locally made soap with the natural oils of mint, eucalyptus, and Northern pine. There are over 400 vendors, some more professional like the soap couple. It's really interesting to see what the locals… Continue reading St Germain Flea
