Portobello Market
9/29/2009 05:00:00 am
In this quiet period, I thought I take the initiative to explore London. So last Saturday, after a lovely pancake and sausage breakfast, I headed to Portobello Market. Am growing fonder of the markets these days rather than the retail area because of the originality of what people produce at the market and I find them intriguing.
Initially, I was suppose to 'scout' for the next cupcake stall. So I walked the entire street. And to my suprise, there wasn't any except for a proper one called the hummingbird bakery, where it was jam packed with a long queues. So I went in to check out the cakes and the prices. I really wondered what it was that made it so popular, when I thought to myself that I can make those these days. I have to admit that their marketing, packaging and the whole brand does look very attractive. And of course I am using their ingredients too hehe.

Dum dee dee doo, on the way to the market

I like this poster on someone's house wall hehe

Plates for sale!

Crowd that day, t'was a wonderful day too

This was the coolest street performance, the street was full of people watching


Antiques


And then there was a small row of food

This is a cool food stall. Traditional roast (like they really skewer them in a big size oven)

The old version of the Salvation building. The english people do maintain their heritage so well

Handmade journals / drawing notebooks in which I was amazed by the handcraft

My favourite long lost toy! Gosh, I'm loving the market as I walked...
Initially, I was suppose to 'scout' for the next cupcake stall. So I walked the entire street. And to my suprise, there wasn't any except for a proper one called the hummingbird bakery, where it was jam packed with a long queues. So I went in to check out the cakes and the prices. I really wondered what it was that made it so popular, when I thought to myself that I can make those these days. I have to admit that their marketing, packaging and the whole brand does look very attractive. And of course I am using their ingredients too hehe.

Dum dee dee doo, on the way to the market

I like this poster on someone's house wall hehe

Plates for sale!

Crowd that day, t'was a wonderful day too

This was the coolest street performance, the street was full of people watching
This market was famouse for its antiques. The moment I saw the street, this would be the next stop for christmas presents...yes, all my thoughts went straight to my sis =). It's your favourite street!


Antiques


And then there was a small row of food

This is a cool food stall. Traditional roast (like they really skewer them in a big size oven)

The old version of the Salvation building. The english people do maintain their heritage so well

Handmade journals / drawing notebooks in which I was amazed by the handcraft

My favourite long lost toy! Gosh, I'm loving the market as I walked...
But to my despair, it is much more complicated opening a food stall in this market. There is paperwork, certificates and a monthly fee. Oh well. That probably explained why there weren't many food stalls and if there was it was of a certain level.
Caught up with cousin on Sunday...feeling rather satisfied that I was out of the house for a change and didn't spend much. Wee...
Caught up with cousin on Sunday...feeling rather satisfied that I was out of the house for a change and didn't spend much. Wee...