Category Archives: Markets

Lloyd Park Market

Today the new Saturday market at Lloyd Park launched into action. Despite the wind and rain it was packed with stalls and shoppers sampling and scoffing. There’s a coffee stall and a delicious juice bar… And tasty cakes and bakes… … Continue reading

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Peruvian adventures in Seven Sisters

  If this weather has you dreaming of hot sunshine and tropical beaches, instead of booking the first flight to Rio, jump on the tube to Seven Sisters at the weekend for a taste of Latino life. Directly outside the … Continue reading

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Happy Chinese New Year at Sheng High

  Happy Chinese New Year – welcome to Year of the Rooster! Have you tried Sheng High at the E17 Village Market? Felix Tse has been cooking outdoors every Saturday since October, and he’s still there braving the freezing January temperatures … Continue reading

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And now the other end of the market – St James’ Street food stalls

After writing all about the changes on Hoe Street, this week I took a walk down the market to St James’ street and discovered some exciting foodie stalls I can’t wait to check out. It was too early for lunch … Continue reading

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Walthamstow Sunday Farmers Market

Every Sunday we try to get to the Farmers Market. This week was the judging of the Kelmscott School Farmers Market poster competition – we couldn’t agree of course! But it seemed a good chance to wander around with the … Continue reading

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Respect to the slow cooker – amazingly soft pulled pork belly

I’ve cooked pork before in the slow cooker, but not pork belly mainly shoulder, so this was a first. I love my slow cooker – it’s great for soups and stews plus it needs very little attention. From our experience make sure … Continue reading

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Wild garlic pesto

I was so excited when I spotted wild garlic for sale (£1 each) at the Sunday Farmers Market this weekend – so of course had to buy two bunches. I love supporting local shops and markets but I felt a … Continue reading

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Browsing around Broadway Market, London E8

I love going to Broadway Market in Hackney. Every Saturday there’s an eclectic mix of food and clothes stalls, independent shops, coffee bars, pubs and restaurants jostling for attention. The stalls are bursting with enticing flavours and smells from roasted … Continue reading

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