Market
In Defence of London Markets
After a lengthy search, I found promise of a land where not every stall sold T-shirts saying ‘I hate slogan T-shirts LOL!!!’
Why London Markets Aren’t All That
Camden Market may have been alternative back in the 1980s, but now it’s all so coordinated and contrived
True Taste Welsh Food Market
The best aspect of farmers’ markets is the stories behind the food and talking directly to the person responsible for the produce
Seaweed Sensation at Borough Market
When you think of Spain, seaweed is not exactly the first thing that springs to mind, but at Borough market, one Spanish company is selling all manner of seaweed products. From nori pasta to wakame biscuits, dried sea lettuce to kombu tea – it’s all there.
Chef Tim Maddams Opens Tastefair
Accompanied by a vegan friend, I turned up at the organic foods superstore Whole Foods in Kensington for a talk on seasonal food by River Cottage chef Tim Maddams. Tim is impressively passionate about fairtrade, organic and locally sourced food.
South Bank’s Slow Food Market
To get to last weekend’s Slow Food Market you had to pass a building that looked like a dinosaur. A conspicuous omen, surely. On entering the square itself you were greeted by a van devoted entirely to chocolate in all its shapes and forms. Yes, I knew it would be a good afternoon.
South Bank’s Cologne Christmas Market
It’s only November. 2,008 years ago, on this day, Jesus’ lungs wouldn’t have even been properly developed. And yet, the capital is already inundated with yuletide decorations, Frank Sinatra and vendors in red felt hats. Welcome to South Bank’s Christmas market!
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