Wow how I loved this. I was already thinking about our groceries and our process (as I often do when seasons change or I go on trips), and this dispatch has added fuel to the mulling. It’s also made me miss the Mercado by my grandpa’s house in CDMX, where my family shopped for over 40 years (until he passed and we all scattered). It truly is such a treat to be able to shop like that. It’s not just about the stalls with 20 different chile and mole pastes, or the lady that carries the chocolate brand one likes. It’s the relationships one builds with one’s preferred vendor, the care, the stories. The “I saved you this batch of tomatoes because I know on Wednesdays you make stew and these are great for it.” No supermarket can give you that.
Really like where you appear to be going with this. The contrast of these three is a bit shocking, although not unexpected given the cities they're located in.
I spent a little time, not enough, in Paris circa 1991. It was so pleasant to have nearly everything I would need within a short walk (80% on the same exact block in the 14th arr.). Alas, it's been 30+ years since my Paris stay and my understanding is this has changed. I still dream of retiring to France or Spain, however.
Don't get me started on the way of life suburbia imposes in Orlando, FL. The food shopping experience is a both amazing and depressing. Wish I could move.
This was awesome! I’m wrapping up a long, solo trip to nyc and I was thinking about how different it would be to shop/cook/eat here vs back home (very car necessary city in CO). I live for these kind of breakdowns.
Thank you @gillian for specifying the taco places in Rome are as good as places on the EAST coast because as a southern Californian, I still find them laughable.
For some odd reason your newsletter popped up in my inbox. I read the older piece announcing that your book was available for pre-order. I read just a tad and thought, "This book is a need. Not a want." Bought on the spot. And then year subscription to your newsletter, also on the spot. Now delighting in your work. Looking forward to the book's arrival and marveling in your voice. Thanks for popping in my inbox. I react to words viscerally, and yours took me there.
OH! Probably one of my favorite sections so far. Looking forward to more! It has made me tingle with curiosity similar to the way I feel when I dive into other people's shopping selection at the market.
Wow how I loved this. I was already thinking about our groceries and our process (as I often do when seasons change or I go on trips), and this dispatch has added fuel to the mulling. It’s also made me miss the Mercado by my grandpa’s house in CDMX, where my family shopped for over 40 years (until he passed and we all scattered). It truly is such a treat to be able to shop like that. It’s not just about the stalls with 20 different chile and mole pastes, or the lady that carries the chocolate brand one likes. It’s the relationships one builds with one’s preferred vendor, the care, the stories. The “I saved you this batch of tomatoes because I know on Wednesdays you make stew and these are great for it.” No supermarket can give you that.
It's like what a certain magazine was attempting to do, and then failed and lost the plot. BRAVO! This is delightful!
🤣 oh, the things I have to say about that magazine these days…! Thank you so much!
It seems so ordinary to talk about shopping, but we do it so much less than cooking, and it is fascinating! Thank you.
Really like where you appear to be going with this. The contrast of these three is a bit shocking, although not unexpected given the cities they're located in.
I spent a little time, not enough, in Paris circa 1991. It was so pleasant to have nearly everything I would need within a short walk (80% on the same exact block in the 14th arr.). Alas, it's been 30+ years since my Paris stay and my understanding is this has changed. I still dream of retiring to France or Spain, however.
Don't get me started on the way of life suburbia imposes in Orlando, FL. The food shopping experience is a both amazing and depressing. Wish I could move.
This was awesome! I’m wrapping up a long, solo trip to nyc and I was thinking about how different it would be to shop/cook/eat here vs back home (very car necessary city in CO). I live for these kind of breakdowns.
Loved this!
This is FANTASTIC.
love this series already!
What a wonderful, insightful series about how people procure their groceries.
Thank you @gillian for specifying the taco places in Rome are as good as places on the EAST coast because as a southern Californian, I still find them laughable.
Lovvveee this! Excited for this series.
oh this is such a cool series!
omg, loved this!!!!
For some odd reason your newsletter popped up in my inbox. I read the older piece announcing that your book was available for pre-order. I read just a tad and thought, "This book is a need. Not a want." Bought on the spot. And then year subscription to your newsletter, also on the spot. Now delighting in your work. Looking forward to the book's arrival and marveling in your voice. Thanks for popping in my inbox. I react to words viscerally, and yours took me there.
This is the absolute kindest and coolest comment to received. I can’t thank you enough for the support and letting me know.
Excellent, and so great to see a shout out to the Central Brooklyn CSA!!
OH! Probably one of my favorite sections so far. Looking forward to more! It has made me tingle with curiosity similar to the way I feel when I dive into other people's shopping selection at the market.