Saturday at Borough Market

I love a market. Whether it be a clothes market, street food market or even an antique market, there is nothing I like more. So what better way to spend a Saturday than at Borough Market, drooling over stalls and stalls of delicious produce from all over the world. Located in Southwark (where it has been for a thousand years!), Borough Market is the most renowned food market across the capital, and for good reason. The market offers a range of glorious fruit and veg grown by our very own British farmers as well as everything else from brownies to burgers, chorizo to cheesecake. 

My friend and I spent the best part of today oogling all the delicious food the vendors have to offer whilst taking photos of all of the gorgeous, vibrant produce that was for sale. After traipsing through rows and rows of stalls showcasing the creme de la creme of mouth-watering food -inevitably - hunger hit. The wonderful thing about Borough Market is that there are also a fair few hot food stalls, offering lunch on the go as well alongside their own produce. Initially we both picked up a giant white chocolate cookie (by giant I mean it was the size of a large plate) which we both agreed were amazingly gooey. Following that, we gravitated towards the hog roast stall, even though it had the longest queue of them all, we just couldn't resist. The most succulent of meat from the spit in a ciabatta bun with apple sauce and rocket, it was delish.

For anyone who loves to cook and eat delicious quality food (or just like a good market like me!) Borough Market is a must visit.

Top 10 foodie bits of 2014

Goodbye 2014 and hello 2015 - I know everyone says it, but the past year has gone so quickly! 2014 has probably been the most eventful year of my life so far; an internship, finishing my second year of University, starting my placement, moving to London and not to mention starting this blog at the beginning of the year, it's been a hectic one. And what better way to end the year than giving a run down on what I've loved over the past 12 months! Where I've been eating, what I've been making and what I've been using to make it- here are my top 10 foodie highlights of 2014.

1. Lakeland ceramic knives:
The best knives I've ever used. I got a set of 3 for Christmas and they make slicing and dicing a walk in the park.

2. Avocados:
Always been a personal fave, but since moving to London I eat an average of 4 a week. In salads, on toast or mashed into a quick homemade gaucamole - I'm obsessed (they're even in my eye cream!)

3. Leon:
I won't say too much about Leon (you can read more about why I love it here), but their cookbooks and restaurants are a game-changer for healthy fast food.

4. Juilenne peeler:
Although I am a self-confessed pasta lover, in 2014 I discovered courgetti (courgettes sliced into spaghetti like strips using a julienne peeler) and used it to substitute pasta in some dishes. I cook it for around 5 minutes on a medium heat with olive oil, black pepper, salt and crushed garlic.

5. Chorizo:
A fridge staple in my eyes, chorizo keeps forever and can work wonders with a pasta dish (like this one) or can be added to risottos and salads for a smokey meaty kick.

6. Stax Diner:
A must visit for anyone in central London. The best burgers in town, read my review here.

7. Seeds:
All year I have been adding seeds to my salads and soups, as well as mixing them in with breadcrumb batters for fishcakes, These food doctor ones are my favourite and add a good source of protein to any meal.

8. Starbucks egg nogg latte:
It's probably a good thing that these are a Christmas exclusive because they have the same amount of calories as a full meal. This doesn't stop me having at least one a week around Christmas time - creamy, sweet, caffeine goodness, who could resist!

9. Granola:
What I start every work day with. My favourite is by Sensible Dave who kindly sent me some packs in the post. So delicious and keep you full until lunchtime!

10. Street food:
From Leather Lane to The Urban food fest in Shoreditch, I have become a street food convert. Who'd have thought food that comes out the back of a van could taste so good?!