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The Art of the Market: From Local Discovery to Your Home Kitchen
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items This list is a curated companion to our guide: 'Why Visit Local Markets When Travelling'. At The Layered Traveller, we believe the soul of a culture is found in its markets. These are the practical tools I carry to navigate them sustainably, and the kitchen essentials I use to cook with my market finds once the jet lag has faded.
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For Your Day Bag
When You Get Home
For Your Day Bag
Some of my favourites for a day at the markets.
The foldable version of this linen bag is a great addition to your travel kit. Folds away to nearly nothing and is the perfect replacement for a single use plastic. Best for smaller items.
Foldable shopping bag,Green shopping bag,Reusable shopping bag,Reusable tote bag,Reusable grocery bag,Fold away bag,Linen tote bag,Minimal
This is a sturdier option and could easily be used as a day bag as well. Great quality, you won't be disappointed.
Crossbody bag canvas olive green, sturdy heavy washed canvas, medium size shoulder bag for women, handmade in Germany, different colors!
I honestly came across this one my search for the others and it really intrigued me. I love the adaptability options, the pockets. It's on my own wish list.
Convertible Canvas Backpack Tote Bag with Free Pouch Set | Commuter Essentials, Market Totepack
Great little bags to throw some produce in to snack on later. Also really affordable!!
Organic Cotton Mesh Produce Bags | Reusable, Plastic Free, Washable
I use these at home all the time but had never considered them while travelling until seeing a tour mate do it on a recent trip. Great for wrapping snacks and leftovers I have added them to my arsenal.
Beeswax Wraps, Award-Winning, Handmade in the UK, Reusable Sandwich Wraps, Biodegradable Food Wraps, Affordable Gifts!
These are great little options for carrying around snacks if you are like me and like to hit up the markets or every supermarket to save money and set yourself up for the day.
Snack Bag
When You Get Home
You've bought or experienced all these wonderful things on your trip. Now it's time to embrace them at home as well.
When I visited Turkey I came to love apple tea so a set of beautiful tulip cups and saucers were a no brainer.
Turkish Tea Cups, Ceramic Turkish Tea Sets, Tea Cups with Saucers, Handmade Ceramic Tea Cups, Vintage Tea Sets, Gift for Tea Party Lovers
You see so many beautiful herbs and spices when you go through the markets in places like Istanbul. I love to bring samples home when I can, and a good mortar and pestle is a must. Blue is one of my favourite colours so when I saw this unique design I oved it!
Handmade pestle and mortar spice & herb grinder stoneware ceramic in green blue glazes
The workmanship on these are amazing!
Italian Ceramic Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set, Hand-Painted Lily Design
I bought tiles just like this in Puebla. Closest to patterns 3 and 6. I plan to mount and frame them. It's good to have another option to find more. Though I would go back to Mexico in a heartbeat.
Handmade Talavera Ceramic Tile: Mexican Folk Art Mosaic Accent 2x2
If you are after something more minimal. These could be for you.
Set of 2 Minimal Glass Bottles Olive Oil/Vinegar Dispenser 350ml w Personalisation Waterproof labels and collapsible silicone funnel
My sweet tooth loves this. Time to make me some Cantucci I think.
Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region
A great guide for cooking authentic Mexican food at home. First published in 1989 it is still one of the best recipe books for Mexican cuisine.
The Art of Mexican Cooking by Diana Kennedy
Not going to lie, I came home a pizza and pasta snob from my last trip to Italy. Learning to make it has been a work in progress. A machine like this is a nice assistant to have. Takes away a little of the hard work.
THE COOK SHOP Baccarat Barista Gourmet 150mm Pasta Machine in Black | MYER