De Haagse Markt

I was first introduced to De Haagse Markt last year when I was visiting my sister. I loved everything about it - the sense of community my sister has with her favourite vendors, the selection of food, and most of all, the prices! It reminded me of our market in Dartmouth, and I was keen to visit now that we're living here.

Maren and I headed out to meet Friedel mid-morning while the others enjoyed a quiet morning in our apartment. As you can see, Maren was as excited as I was. ;)

Heading to the tram at Den Haag HS

Finding her beloved mangoes - 4 for 1 Euro!



All of this (some organic) for less than 10 euros, about $14.50 dollars. Each of those bags of tomatoes would be $5 at home, and the mangoes at least $2 each. There are two 1/2 pints of organic blueberries we got for about $2.

Not pictured: Friedel (not sure now that happened, LOL), coffee, compliments of her "coffee guy", cheese, and delicious sesame bagel type things from the bakery around the corner.

So far, I've been pleasantly surprised by the cost of food, which appears to be much less than what we're used to paying in Canada. Let's hope that continues!

But most importantly, this was a first connection to our community that I needed to make.  Food, including the people who grow and sell it, is so important to me. Happy to have this market! 

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