Shopping at the English Market

 

I took the ten o'clock bus into town to shop at the local farmer's market - my favorite place to gather ingredients for the recipes I'm trying. As you can see, it is not lacking in simplistic, rural charm.

 

I have learned, from my few travels, that produce items have many names. In Ireland, eggplant is correctly labeled aubergine. Don't ask me how to pronounce it, that's the next lesson.

My mouth waters ever time I pass this little bakery. Today, I purchased a tomato and basil topped focaccia round that was scrumptiously tasty and soft.

I haven't seen crab cakes in Ireland yet and those displayed above are fish cakes, usually a single type of fish rolled in various spices and herbs. It's on my list of things to try.

I bought my eggs here as they come directly from a free range farm and are cheaper than the grocery stores.

And some day soon I plan to treat myself to one of these sandwiches. Don't they look amazing?