A couple of overview shots to give you an idea and then we'll get up close...
Just look at all that green. Doesn't it make you feel healthy seeing such a variety of fresh veggies. There were lots of leafy greens I've never seen and would love to have known what they were.
Ditto on the mushrooms. So many varieties.
Sprouts, anyone!
How about these prickly babies?! Cauliflower and asparagus I recognize.
The seaweed, garlic, and ginger section. Hmmm, we don't have one of these in our local farmer's market
On to the fish and seafood section...
Being right on the coast, Xiamen is known for its seafood. All these styrofoam boxes filled with water with tubes bubbling air into them to keep the live creatures healthy and happy til they go into someone's shopping basket.
Wonder if the red bag holds someone's pick, staying fresh til they finish their marketing...
Shellfish of all varieties and sizes. I loved the colors - which don't show up so well in this photo, but think the prettiest mussels you find on the beach multiplied exponentially.
You can, of course, pick out your own live chicken while the chicken man plays with your baby.
All around the market are small shops where you can buy dry goods and anything else you didn't find in the market. Oh, I wish I could shop this way every week!
Plenty of noodles...
...and of course, rice!I don't know what you are thinking, but I'm thinking my local grocery store is pretty boring in comparison. This market is a foodie's dream place. I d love to walk through the stalls with Lynne Rosetto Kasper and see what she'd tell me to do with all that delightful produce. The closest I come to anything like this is Charlotte's farmer's market, which is wonderful. Next time I go, I'll be heading for the stalls of the Asian women who sell different varieties of greens and my thoughts will fly to Xiamen and the Sneads!
4 comments:
Hi Beth
I'm just getting caught up on my blog reading - and so glad to hear that you are home, safe and sound! Hoping your body adjusts to the time change soon.
I've enjoyed following you on your trip - lovely sights and sounds - and wonderful experiences. I'm sure you have a lifetime of memories.
It would be such fun to shop in that colourful market.
I can imagine how good it felt to arrive home, to greet your loved ones here and to sleep in your own bed :) but I'm sure you've left pieces of your heart in every place you've been. that's the bittersweet part of having children and loved ones spread all over the globe. I'm still learning to live with it.
A warm welcome back! Looking forward to more travel tales!
I can answer you question about the green prickly stuff! It's bitter melon, and bitter it is!
I didn't realize just how awesome our market is. I LOVE the pictures!
OH Beth ~~ awesome. May God be the glory!
Bonnie
Dear Beth,
This morning I realized that I do have an account. Now I can comment on your blog. They are beautiful pictures. As I emailed you separately, an unidentified vegetable is "bitter melon." They are good for your health. You can get them usually at Asian markets. As you can imagine, it tastes bitter.
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