Hello, everyone!! Welcome back to my blog. Today I will be entertaining you with tales from Borough Market and beyond.
Yesterday began with a wonderful trip to the Sky Garden in the Walkie Talkie building (I love how Brits name things). The view from the top of this building (I believe it was the 35th floor) was absolutely stunning! As someone with a fear of heights, I was hesitant, but I actually went outside! Thank you to tall, glass barriers that make me feel safe because I can’t fall over them! Also, shout out to the cafe at the top of the building that had the best raspberry croissant ever!
After our quick trip to the Sky Garden we made our way to Borough Market where we were tasked with trying a new type of food to write about. I will admit that I was nervous about this because I am a comfort food person and don’t tend to venture out. However, after a little searching with Kaylee and Cori (and a quick stop at The Free From Bakehouse) I found an Israeli food stand with chicken shawarma, something I have actually wanted to try for a while. (Don’t tell anyone, but the reason might be because they eat shawarma in the Avenger’s after credit scene, and I was obsessed with that movie for years.) The stand was called Shuk;, and a quick search revealed that this means “a market” in Hebrew.
I was sadly unable to watch them prepare the food because of the setup, but ordering was very easy, and the employees were so nice! Also, I LOVED THE FOOD!! I wasn’t sure what to expect and was worried it would be too spicy for me (I have a very low spice tolerance). However, it was perfect. Others might find it a little bland for what it is, but it was just the right amount of spice for me. The dish consisted of chicken, garlic toum, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, kraut, croutons, chug, harissa oil, and baby gem, all stuffed inside a delicious soft pita. I ate it like a burger, and it was definitely falling apart by the end, but I often say that the best food is typically messy food.
While venturing out was challenging for me, and I did find the market overwhelming, I was proud of myself for trying something new, and I enjoyed the food a lot. I don’t know that I love the crowded, smelly, market environment, but it was worth a quick trip to try something different. In short, sometimes change is not a bad thing, and I now have a new dish I can add to my list of favorite meals! Tune back in tomorrow to hear all about out exciting trip to Bath!!
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