Exploring local markets and small shops delivers a genuine, deep cultural experience. You get to mingle with locals, sample regional delicacies, and find unique items not available in larger chains. These markets usually offer fresh produce and home-cooked meals superior to supermarket and fast food offerings. By buying from local establishments, you support the local economy and reduce the environmental impact of long-distance goods transportation.
Ava Ingram
29 chapters
20 Jul 2023
July 24, 2023
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Aix-en-Provence
Exploring local markets and small shops delivers a genuine, deep cultural experience. You get to mingle with locals, sample regional delicacies, and find unique items not available in larger chains. These markets usually offer fresh produce and home-cooked meals superior to supermarket and fast food offerings. By buying from local establishments, you support the local economy and reduce the environmental impact of long-distance goods transportation.
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Introduction
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"Terroir" : A Very French Word
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Focus Of My Choice (Aix-en-Provence , Based on our tour)
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Tips and advices: how to buy authentic and good quality wine/ olive oil/ honey
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Would I Advise My Friend To Go To The Market?
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Chapter 1 "Provençal cuisine": #1 NOUGAT
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Chapter 1 "Provençal cuisine": #2 CALISSON
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Chapter 1 "Provençal cuisine": #3 HONEY
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Chapter 1 "Provençal cuisine": #4 MADELINE
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Chapter 1 "Provençal cuisine": #5 CHEESE
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Chapter 1 "Provençal cuisine" : #6 WINE
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Chapter 1 "Provençal cuisine": #7 FOUGASSE BREAD
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Chapter 1 "Provençal cuisine": RIEDERER PASTRY
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Chapter 1 "Provençal cuisine" Presentation: TROPEZIENNE
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Chapter 2 “Regional Cuisines”: MARSEILLE
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Chapter 2: “Regional Cuisines”: MEDITERRANEAN DIET
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Chapter 2 "Regional Cuisines": The Mediterranean Cultures
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Chapter 2 “Regional Cuisines”: TRUTH ABOUT "BOUILLABAISSE"
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On a trip to Strasboug... SAUERKRAUT (Choucroute)
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ALSACIAN DISH
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On a trip to Paris... CAFES
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PARISIAN DISH
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Chapter 3 Gastronomy and the "Art de vivre à la Française": NOUVELLE CUISINE
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"ARTS OF THE FRENCH TABLE" *from my point of view
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2nd Episode of Chef's Table France on Chef Alexandre Couilon:
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Art & French Food
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CONCLUSION: Lessons From French Culture
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