UK: Borough Market
To market, to market…. Remember that Alastair and I went to the UK last year in September? No? Well, that’s because it felt like a million years ago! I barely remember it myself!
On our last day in London, I gave Alastair a reprieve from hanging out with me and my folks. He headed off to the Science Museum (which I admit is pretty rad) while I took mum and dad to Borough Market. Here are some piccy pics from the market. In case you haven’t figured it out yet, this is an indulgent, photo heavy post. 🙂
Mhmmm pork pies.
There’ll also be a follow up post to this… photos from markets we visited in Japan. I find the differences in the food and presentation really interesting.
Do people still drink wheatgrass?
Oh, the pastries.
And the cheese! We bought a small wedge of this one to eat for lunch.
Truffles! I was so tempted to buy a truffle… but we were leaving for Wales the next day, so I wouldn’t have had any occasion to use it.
I settled on some smoked sausage thingies for our lunch instead. It wasn’t the same.
More cheese… we did buy another wedge of a different cheese for lunch as well. There were so many stalls selling cheese – and they gave out samples. Love it.
Don’t they look a bit like they’re lined up to sing a song? Lalalala.
We bypassed the oysters… I was tempted though!
And a bit of cake to finish. Stay tuned for Part 2!
Cherrie
May 14, 2011 @ 12:09 pm
Great photos. I loved Borough market though when we went, we had to rush through it. Next time we go, we will spend the whole day there
Agnes
May 15, 2011 @ 9:59 pm
It’s a great market! Definitely worth spending a whole day 😀
Fiona
May 14, 2011 @ 5:49 pm
Oh the cheeses!
Agnes
May 15, 2011 @ 9:58 pm
Oh, there was SO MUCH CHEESE. I was in heaven! 😀
Lisa
May 14, 2011 @ 6:27 pm
Ben still hasn’t been to Borough Market! Did you try the raclette there? Divine 🙂
Agnes
May 15, 2011 @ 10:00 pm
Well he missed his opportunity with us, opting to go to the Science Museum with Alastair. What was he thinking?! 😀
Hannah
May 14, 2011 @ 8:57 pm
Hmm. I wonder if they make a venison sausage that’s “made from the lamest Deer meat”? I also think Stitchleton is the best word I’ve heard all week, and that you should definitely take me with you to the UK next time.
Agnes
May 15, 2011 @ 10:01 pm
Okay, next time I go I’ll try and squeeze you in my backpack.:p
Heidi
May 15, 2011 @ 7:23 am
I LOVE Borough Market! It’s one of the best I’ve come across. So much on offer, such diversity. Great pics.
Heidi xo
Agnes
May 15, 2011 @ 10:02 pm
I loved it too – so much good food there!
Susan
May 20, 2011 @ 11:40 am
That looks like a great market and plenty of cheese samples!
FOOD
May 27, 2011 @ 9:09 pm
Went there early this year. Always enjoy visiting markets – food stalls, souvenirs stalls etc.
The Greenwich Market’s good too. A large variety of food sold at very nicely decorated stalls.