Happy Ramadan everyone! Last week I was finally able to do a bit of covert photo snapping with my iPhone at Algiers' large market, Premier Mai. I usually don't want to bring my fancier camera because I would definitely stand out and I didn't want to get charged higher prices!
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Clockwise: strawberry guy with the last of the local strawberries and a garlic vendor in the background; peppers, radishes, and herbs (I love how fast these guys move selling their wares); another herb vendor; cherry tomatoes and lettuce.
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Right now the fish vendors are piled in a muddy outdoor area but it looks like they are finally installing stalls for them at the front of the market. Clockwise: squid and octopus; langoustines, lobsters, and mollusks; more fish and shrimp. The figs are from Tizi Ouzo and have a local name which I've forgotton.
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The meat section of the market. The lamb was clearly very fresh. The photo with the sign advertises turkey merguez and lists its ingredients.
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Finally, a couple administrative items. Several people have written to ask what happened to the recipe index, because it seems to have disappeared. Truth be told, I had not updated the index in at least a year (maybe more!), and so it's time for a refresh. I'm also hoping to do a little editing of the blog format, so please excuse our dust as I work on getting those things fixed.
![IMG_0086](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/9208152115_fbb6976a96_n.jpg)
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Clockwise: strawberry guy with the last of the local strawberries and a garlic vendor in the background; peppers, radishes, and herbs (I love how fast these guys move selling their wares); another herb vendor; cherry tomatoes and lettuce.
![IMG_0081](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7391/9210966048_ef998ed0c8_n.jpg)
![IMG_0091](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5497/9208133425_916595d3ec_n.jpg)
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Right now the fish vendors are piled in a muddy outdoor area but it looks like they are finally installing stalls for them at the front of the market. Clockwise: squid and octopus; langoustines, lobsters, and mollusks; more fish and shrimp. The figs are from Tizi Ouzo and have a local name which I've forgotton.
![IMG_0079](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2820/9210978376_db10eb01c3_m.jpg)
![IMG_0077](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7383/9210983780_09c9d1b455_m.jpg)
![IMG_0080](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5462/9208190557_79a9d110d0_m.jpg)
![IMG_0095](http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3791/9210887738_60820464c0_m.jpg)
The meat section of the market. The lamb was clearly very fresh. The photo with the sign advertises turkey merguez and lists its ingredients.
![IMG_0084](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/9210941020_ed2643a863.jpg)
Finally, a couple administrative items. Several people have written to ask what happened to the recipe index, because it seems to have disappeared. Truth be told, I had not updated the index in at least a year (maybe more!), and so it's time for a refresh. I'm also hoping to do a little editing of the blog format, so please excuse our dust as I work on getting those things fixed.
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