Visual Feast: London's Borough Market...

Borough Market is undoubtedly London's most popular food market. On Saturday afternoons it is an incredibly busy place, heaving with Londoners and tourists alike. The merchandise, sights, sounds, smells, and atmosphere all are heavenly. The crowds remind me of the hustle and bustle of busy bazaars back home. So I love that too. Though it makes photography a little difficult. The prices are a little fancy, but there are always good deals. Like last Saturday a farmer was selling 5 avocados for a pound. Now that is as good as any super market, only organic, fresher and ethically sourced!

Today's post is a visual feast of the some of the joys that the Borough Market offers.

 Lets eat one few slices of chocolate brownies and some focaccia bread too!

It was raining cats & dogs when we were in the market. Some photos bear witness to that.

    Mussels anyone? Its on special offer!

Borough Market specialises in meats...there are all kinds including exotic ones. Their website says ''If it comes from an animal and it’s good to eat, you can probably find it somewhere at Borough. From pies, sausages and hams to prime cuts of fresh meat, from seasonal British game to exotic ostrich steaks, Borough is home to butchery at its very best.''

Time for some condiments...various types of mustard and sauces for tasting and you can take them home in pretty jars! While you are at it why not pick up some pies?

 ''The dish Fish 'n' Chips was voted to the list of English National Icons along with Robin Hood, The Archers, Magna Carta and The White Cliffs of Dover.''

This shop is probably the main reason why we keep going back to the Borough Market. They do have the best fish and chips we have so far had in the UK. 

Forget Frozen. Forget slabs of insipid white fish flesh, uninspiring batter, tasteless peas and industrial potato wedges masquerading as chips. Here the fish tastes like it was alive till a moment ago, the chips are thick and crunchy (with a hint of handmade) and the batter, just perfect. You can eat the crunchy coating on top just on its own, a rarity in Britain. You have to buy mayonnaise separately, which they give these in little boxes, no packaged ones.This is just the fish and chips you dreamt of while reading an English novel.

The shop is incredibly busy, but the queue moves quickly. You eat standing on the side, they also have a restaurant just beside the shop. But it is always so full and we are so hungry that we always end up sharing a box  standing on the pavement.

How can a market be complete without some pretty flowers? 

A shop selling French goodies. There was duck conduit being sold in tins!

As part of Borough's Europe tour... some Spanish grub err chillies!

Thirsty? There is always the smoothie stand or the mulled wines and wines that people drink in disposable cups...while sipping your drink why not go through some spice? You may find something interesting! 

Before going home why not pick up some fresh, organic veggies?

The farmer has come all the way to sell his produce...

Did you enjoy yourself?
I sure did, only problem was that I got wet in the rain and now have a horrible cold and a nagging headache!

Award announcement-- I have been awarded The Versatile Blogger by two of my friends.

First it came from Poonam of Kande Pohe. This lady is a genius in making puris and parathas apart from all the yummy Maharastrian, Konkan and Goan food that she cooks and shares with us. I go to her blog to drool over the food.

Next the award came from Iyshwarya of Ishooo. This young lady writes a mean 55 word fiction. Usually I like reading long, rambling stuff, but she has got me hooked to the 55 word fiction. So much so that I am considering trying one myself!

 I pass this award on to some of the bloggers whose spaces I love visiting:

Elizabeth of Food and Thrift

Nisha of Look Who's Cooking Too

Rasi of Vegetarian Food & Me

Sudha of Wit, wok & wisdom

You ladies rock!