Monday, June 17, 2013

Food from the Earth

     It seems a natural flow to show the colourful produce stands on  Market day in St. Remy after featuring some lovely gardens in France.  Wednesday was Market day.  I wish I had photographed more scenes from this busy affair!  Besides fresh  fruits and  vegetables, there was bread, many varieties of cheese, an amazing array of olives, table linens and other things for the home made from those famous provincial fabrics, bread, lovely French scarves, soaps, hats,  huge pots of Boulliabaise steaming away, artwork, pastry, and did I mention bread!
     The Market stalls went from the centre of the village, in front of St. Martin's Church, throughout many streets and courtyards.  Beside the aforementioned stalls, entertainment abounded.  From accordion solos to small bands and singers, each added a
Fresh bread & cheese from Market day.

White & green asparagus abound.

Colourful crowds

Waiting in the wind.
feeling of festivity to the air.  There was even a charming merry-go-round in the central square that appears to be there throughout the spring and summer months.