Imagine brilliant colors, gourmet food, delicious smells, gorgeous flowers… You’ve arrived at the lively Borough Market in London, a foodies paradise and a feast for the eyes. And I would like to let you have a photo tour following its colors.
Purple: The color of the lavender decorating chests full of goose fat. Apparently, dishes cooked with goose are delicious and healthier than the ones prepared with butter or lard. I confess that I had never heard of goose fat before…
Red and pink: Roses, chrysanthemums, carnations and many other variety of flowers in beautiful and different shades of red and pink. If I were living in London, I would have flowers at home every week.
Orange: Small, big, huge pumpkins… Ready to be carved to celebrate Halloween or to assemble for home decor.
Red and Yellow: I had never seen yellow tomatoes before, Have you? Not sure how they are tasting, but the chromatic effect with the red and green one is delightful.
Rainbow: All rainbow colors in this mix of vegetables so artfully arranged that I wouldn’t dare touch it and spoil the lovely composition
Brown, Crimson, Beige and White: The long, shiny feathers of Wild birds. And handwritten blackboards with a rétro flair. For a few second I wondered: am I in the 21st Century?
Green and White: Aromatic herbs and cactuses, two of my favorite species. I like the special touch that herbs give to even the simplest dish and I am wild about cactuses.
Yellow and Cream: The most popular cheese in the United Kingdom, Cheddar, couldn’t be missing. Here’s a nice display of traditional Somerset Cheddar, the only one which – according to the Slow Food Movement – is entitled to bear the name (although many similar cheeses produced in foreign countries are commonly called Cheddar). It is not strictly in the Borough Market but in a tiny street a few steps away.
Grey: The color of Borough Market Art Déco entrance, whose sobriety enhances the fine decorations.
Which one is your favorite color?
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Lovely photos. One thing, though: that’s neither art-deco nor the entrance
Awww… Thank you for pointing out my mistake, Nick. Well… I remember it’s on the left side and thought it was part of the entrance. As for the style… Er… Will have do to a better research… Anyway, if you’d like to comment with more details, I would truly appreciate. Cheers!
I love the Borough market. It’s one of my favourite places in London. Great pics!
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Thank you, Angela. I’m sure you’ll love Borough Market. Just remember that it’s open only a few days during the week…
Beautiful pictures, I’ve always heard it was a great market and I’ve never been there! It will be the first thing I visit next time I go to London
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London is beautiful, Kate. And there’s so much to see and do that whatever are your tastes, you’ll love it!