While supermarkets are convenient, they usually offer produce that’s been traveling worldwide, packaged and isn’t quite fresh anymore.

Outdoor markets, on the other hand, with their fragrant fruit, colorful vegetables, tempting homemade cheese and yogurt, are a real treat for your senses! Everything looks and smells yummy. Markets are ideal if you want to buy local and seasonal, as we do at A World In A Pan.

They’re also a great opportunity to meet farmers and other producers who are passionate about what they sell. Where else could you meet a beekeeper who sells his honey fresh out of the hive? Once you get to know them, the farmers will help you select the very best of what they offer, and won’t hesitate to give you a taste of something…