You went on vacation and are planning to cook a home-cooked meal in the apartment you rented. How fun!
The journey to the perfect meal begins with grocery shopping. It is advisable to choose a supermarket that offers fresh and local merchandise—or visit the local farmers market. Purchase local produce like cheeses, pastries and bread, and vegetables.
Do online research and see what kind of raw materials characterize the area. If you are in Madrid, you will probably want to buy fresh octopus. If you are in France, you will surely buy a baguette and excellent cheese. If you are in Germany, you can enjoy a selection of fresh potatoes and asparagus in the spring season.
Ask your local friends where they recommend to go for food shopping, and whether certain raw materials are especially recommended this season. For example, some countries offer charming and fresh pumpkins in the fall season.
If you are sensitive to a particular food or have allergies and the components of the product are unfamiliar to you, do not take any risks.
Try to buy organic and unprocessed products, and of course—take lots of photos for Instagram!
