Borough Market

Ever since we decided to leave London, I've been on a mad dash to finish as much of my London To Do List as possible.  So today Nick, his mum and me headed out to check Borough Market off the list.

(Why do boys make such silly faces in photos?)

And let me tell you, it was every bit the food lover's paradise I heard it would be.  Plenty of good street food, fresh produce, cheeses, chocolates, wines, fish, and meats.  We were out of groceries so we stocked up on some veggies at this stall.

And they had the most fabulous looking mushrooms.  We couldn't leave without a few handfuls of them.  I went for the King Oysters and Nick's mum chose the Chanterelles.  Anyone have recipe suggestions?  I've never cooked with King Oysters before, but they looked too fun to pass up!

We were getting pretty hungry at this point and Nick and his mum picked up two kangaroo (yeah like actual kangaroo) burgers to chow down on.  Apparently they tasted just like regular hamburgers.  Meanwhile I went to the stall across and picked up some hot apple cider to warm me up.  They asked me for I.D.  - who would've thought apple cider was alcoholic?  The guy must've thought I was a bit of a drunk ordering an extra large at noon, but at least there was plenty for sharing.

Then I got hungry, and I ordered the most delicious veggie burger.  Look at this beauty...

It was a halloumi burger with pesto and hummus on whole wheat.  It was just perfect.  I was in street food heaven...

We were so tempted to buy so many things, but we were trying to be good.  I am kinda kicking myself for passing up an amazing looking chocolate truffle stall.  But we couldn't leave without a bottle of white truffle oil.  We have a bottle which we purchased in a little souvenir shop on a layover in Charles de Gaulle, but it is surprisingly terrible.  We think the French were taking advantage of our silly tourist selves.

But this bottle is a winner.  Pure liquid gold.  I already used it on roasted asparagus for dinner tonight, and lets just say they were a big hit!

Borough Market was a vibrant charming little place, buzzing with people, smells, sights, and sounds to create a great atmosphere.  I wish we did our grocery shopping here every week, and I'm glad I get to cross it off my list!