Titi for President

The French Presidential Elections are coming closer and in Vaison the election campaign is definitively heating up. At today's market not only Vaison's mayor was out shaking hands with anyone who came his way and the Conservative Party of President Sarkozy was busily handing out leaflets, but this young man also presented himself:

The sign says: "Vote for Titi, Candidate No 1", poking fun at all those busybodies canvassing all over the market. I like a candidate with a sense of humor, don't you?

Another Day - Another Queen

Magali Queen of Eggs

After just having brought Nadira, Queen of Confitures to your attention, just this morning I met yet another Queen at Vaison's famous Provençal market. Magali where I always buy my eggs is now the self proclaimed "Reine des Oeufs Coques" (boiled eggs). That's what her apron says and right she is: her eggs are not only big and organic, they are delicious, too.

Take away Tuesday

"Salade fraîcheur" -  fish and pasta salad

Walking around Vaison's beautiful Provençal market I realized that now that we are at the height of the tourist season all of a sudden there are numerous food stalls that you do not normally see the rest of the year. Pizza and paella can be found all year round but right now it looks like the horn of plenty! And don't think it is only the tourists who buy all these delicacies - I have seen more than one French lady happily stocking up. Looks almost like Tuesday is becoming take away day in Vaison!

Tellines - tiny mussels in a fragrant garlic sauce

Fresh fruit juices

Roasted Chicken and frîtes (French fries)

Eggplant and Zucchini fritters

Almost sold out: Asian specialities

And pizza of course!