One of my favorite things about living in France is the availability of local, good quality, delicious food that is grown and prepared by passionate people in a thoughtful way. We are lucky to have amazing markets
in Saint Jean de Luz, including a daily fish market and Les Halles, an indoor marketplace. But the really special days are Tuesdays and Fridays, when local producers and
artisans come to display their products outside Les Halles. I look forward to le marché for the people as much as the food. I always come home with unexpected finds and great stories.
This is the season for yellow kiwis, which are grown just north of here along the l'Adour River. I had
never tried them before moving here, but they quickly became one of my favorite treats.
With the colder weather, we make a pumpkin and squash soup at least once a
week. We mix in white beans to make it more hearty, something I learned
from Mamie (Pilou's Grandmother).
Another local treat, Endives from Urrugne.
This handsome man makes confiture and
sauces with his wife, that he sells alongside his selection of fruits, vegetables and other treasures. My favorites are his strawberry-basil jam and eucalyptus honey. He also makes jam with roses from his
garden and a lavender rosemary gelée, that Pilou loves. He has a story to tell about everything and he always convinces me to try something new. His warm smile reminds me of my Grandpa Charlie, who also had a produce stand in Los Angeles and was one of the world's best storytellers.
I love
that the woman I buy my eggs from has a picture of the chickens running wild and
I also love that the eggs have the the most incredible orange yolks.
Tourton, a mix between brioche and bread, from Organic Boulanger Axola Gabe. Perfect for Pain Perdu. {French Toast}
After the market you can find me and my belle-soeur at Chez Kako for coffee/tea. From here you have a great view of the market action.
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