Top 10 Food Travel Activities for the Summer

By Alison J. Stein, About.com Guide

Food and farm markets are at their best in summer, when produce is bountiful. It's hard not to have your own kitchen to cook in when you see such lovely ingredients, but a visit is hardly an exercise in frustration for travelers. Take mental notes on what to look for on restaurant menus), while taking advantage of prepared food vendors.

Three fantastic markets to visit in North American this summer? Jean Talon Market in Montreal (don't miss Librairie Gourmand, an excellent cook book store in th emarket); Santa Monica Farmer's Market in California (the Wednesday morning market is often frequented by Los Angeles-area chefs); and Lancaster's Amish Central Market in Pennsylvania.
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