Woke up, it was a Chelsea Morning and the first thing that I knew I was surround with the most wonderful sight, sounds, smells and tastes…. the Chelsea market may well offer the best buffet in London.
It was another glorious spring day in the UK so the market was abuzz, we all shopped and shared and grazed our way through the stalls.
They may not look that appetizing in this photo, but one of my favorite things were these delightfully tender dumplings, filled with chicken and pork and plenty of flavor.
There was such a wide range of noshing options, classic meat pies,
Oysters on the 1/2 shell
with a vat of mignonette sauce {be still my heart!},
local breads and cheeses,
colorful salads and falafels,
local lox,
massive quantities of paella in the making,
amazing duck confit sandwiches,
with a tapestry of sauces to customize each bite,
and yards and yards of Turkish Delights.
To drink there were fresh juices sweetened with fresh sugar cane;
and Prosecco {if you like that kind of thing}.
So you really don’t need to bother with a foofy hotel for brunch next time you’re in London, just take over one of the umbrella covered tables, enjoy some serious people watching and an amazing al fresco buffet.
On a side note, do you use Argan Oil? I had brought some for the trip as a space saving measure, because I could use one small bottle to moisturize my face, hair, body, cuticles, etc. I started using it a month or so ago and since I’ve started using it on my face {usually in conjunction with a moisturizer} my skin has looked so much healthier, never dry or flaky.
There are many brands you can find at health and beauty shops, but, in case you’re wondering this is what dried Argan fruit looks like, all of the fruit is grown in South-Western Morocco {hence the first and most famous brand name to include Argan, Moroccan Oil}.
But, I didn’t know that this oil can be eaten as well, the Arganic company sells both a cosmetic and culinary versions of the oil {both are organic}. The oil has a warm, nutty flavor and a beautiful golden color. You can use it as you would use an olive oil, on salads, to dip bread into, etc.
Counting down the hours to our flight to Johannesburg….
OH how I would love to go back to London! I absolutely love it there! Thanks so much for stopping by the blog!
Emily I love London and the markets are incredible. Every yummy and delish dish you have shown is one I would be nibbling on!
xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Hi Emily! looks like you had a delicious stop over in London. Isn't there always something delicious everywhere you look when you are there? Looking forward to more of your adventures! XO
I love all of your beautiful photos! London is a favorite place to visit and this brings back lots of memories.
I would have gone back for a late lunch if I didn't have a flight to catch! xo, ebh
I will take one of each of those…maybe 10 of those dumplings!! Isn't Argan Oil the best? I use it on my hair (no frizzies). I have found the original Moroccan Oil to be the best for that particular application.
These markets look amazing, Emily…makes me want to visit London again! Love seeing your adventures…