Still raining today, so breakfast was in the kitchen again. On the menu today was the usual yogurt and muesli, fresh juice drink and freshly baked focaccia PLUS:
French Toast with sauteed apples and plums - A beautiful plate o mixed fruits - Local cheese, prosciutto and tomatoes.
Diana and Micha told us about today's market day in Acqui, so we figured we could drive in the rain at least that far. So off we went.
Wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables plus cheeses and fish. Take a look:
What we didn't expect to see was the huge supermarket right next door with equally beautiful fruits and veggies. Plus so much more in the other departments. It was called Galassia, and Diana says it is the smaller one in the area - another store in the area is three times as big. Here are some photos so you can get an idea.
I found a box of assorted Activia, something I eat every day when I am at home. The assorted flavors included Fig, which we do not get in the US.
So, the dilemma for those in Acqui Terme is WHERE to shop. I would have a problem deciding!
Comments (8)
Nancy, Great photos and what an impressive array of shopping options. Wonderful.
Posted by Barb Cabot | September 17, 2009 1:24 PM
Posted on September 17, 2009 13:24
I am SO jealous! It all looks wonderful and familiar. Big hugs to Diana, Micha and Max!
Posted by Palma | September 17, 2009 6:33 PM
Posted on September 17, 2009 18:33
Nancy, I'm enjoying your photos so much - they are making me drool!
Thanks for blogging and keeping us posted.
Posted by Terry (teaberry) | September 17, 2009 7:37 PM
Posted on September 17, 2009 19:37
I am just catching up on your blog - wonderful, fabulous pictures - also send best wishes to all the Baurs. I love walking through Italian supermarkets.
Posted by Marcia | September 18, 2009 8:00 AM
Posted on September 18, 2009 08:00
Nancy I'm so enjoying reading about your trip esp the food pics, wow I can see why you love Italy so much. Miss you!
Posted by Liora Watson | September 18, 2009 8:18 AM
Posted on September 18, 2009 08:18
Wow, if I only had grocery stores like that here. Hope you're having a wonderful trip, and hopefully that rain will go away soon.
Posted by Cindy Ruth | September 18, 2009 8:49 PM
Posted on September 18, 2009 20:49
Would love to have all of these choices at home. I think this was the supermarket Jan (jgk) and I stopped in one day. HUGE cheese section.
Posted by girasoli | October 5, 2009 11:36 AM
Posted on October 5, 2009 11:36
I love market days when I travel, especially in Italy!
Posted by candi | October 10, 2009 6:52 AM
Posted on October 10, 2009 06:52