Thursday, July 30, 2026

🎨 Culture

The Neighbourhood Has a Butcher

French commerce de proximite survives: a butcher, a baker, a cheesemonger, a greengrocer within walking distance. Shopping is several short conversations rather than one silent trolley.

Buy one category of food from a specialist this week and talk to whoever sells it. Ask what is good today rather than looking for what you planned.

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