Rome Shopping Tips by uglyscot

Food or beverage: Herbs and spices from Piazza dei Fiori Food or beverage Review

In the Piazza dei Fiori are market stalls selling household goods, clothes, flowers and fruit and vegetables as well as cheese and other groceries.
I love the herb and spice stalls. The colours of the spices, and the smells appeal to the senses.The goods are in tubs and each has its label with its name and use. I often felt tempted to try the cures for rheumatism, asthma etc, but instead stock up on dry herbs that i cannot find in Cairo.

What to buy: In the market I usually stock up with oregano, basil and rosemary.
Then there are pasta spices, mixtures of herbs with some other dried bits [ whether tomato, chili or red pepper , I don't know ] but when added to my sauce gives a more authentic Italian taste.
One time I chose the hot version. It nearly burnt my mouth...it was hot. I ended up giving it to my daughter's Ethiopian nanny. I have also taken the soup mixture.

What to pay: a small bag costs a couple of euros, depending on which spice or herbs you choose. I only ever take a small amount as I have been lucky to go frequently, and if kept too long [years] the herbs tend to lose their flavour

Address: Piazza dei Fiori

Theme: Food and Drink

Trastevere: Sunday Market

An open market where almost anything can be bought at reasonable prices. The stalls seem to stretch forever.

What to buy: shoes are very reasonable, as are leather goods.
blankets were being sold in large numbers.

What to pay: prices much lower than in regular shops

Directions: across the bridge leading from Pyramid of Cestia area

Theme: Women's Clothes