To market, to market …
February 4, 2011 in Uncategorized
Last night I dragged some friends along to the Night Market @ The Roastery … and what a cool time we had on a hot summer’s night in Durbs!
I was sporting my enormous shopping bag (from WholeFoods in NY!) with good intentions of filling it to the brim with delicious food treats.
Well, there were plenty of foodie treats … but I couldn’t refrain from eating them there and then. The highlight of the evening for me was the “Austrian Spring Cake” … ok, clearly that’s the English name … and I’ve googled and googled people and I can’t find anything that resembles the delicious confection that we devoured! The spirals of pastry are dipped in either a vanilla sugar, a cinnamon sugar or a pecan nut sugar. We had one of each and they were all equally amazing!!!
There were oysters, curries, quiche, pastries, coffee, chocolates, olives, meats … the list goes on.
We ended off our feasting with a beautiful frothy cappucino from Colombo. It was super-smooth and a really beautiful coffee! Sadly my extra-large shopping bag was rather empty on the way home. I only had a smokey piece of Chorizo and some Pecorino cheese to show for the evening.
To market to market to buy a plum bun,
Home again home again
market is done!
x sim x
See here for more details on the fabulous Colombo coffee … and to keep updated on when the next Night Market is taking place!
janicetripepi said on February 4, 2011
I think we should make a date to meet at the next one Sim – i couldn’t make it last night but am dying to go and have a look see. I sent Justin Bonello a message yesterday about markets – i agree with his ethos about knowing where our food comes from – how its raised – organic and free range etc. Woolies foods are great and tick most of the boxes but it’s expensive and has loads of packaging – i believe that farmers markets ARE ONE OF THE WAYS in which we, can make a difference. I just love Saturday am market at Shongweni …. have you been there? Awesome products etc. and u can meet the farmers and buy direct. xx
sharonsmit said on February 4, 2011
OH wow – this seems to be an awesome market to visit!!! *drool*
BITSOFCAREY said on February 4, 2011
oh heaven! me thinks I should take a flight up to Durban sometime!
SimoneB said on February 4, 2011
I completely agree Jan! This market has a brilliant vibe and was a great evening out – we should definitely meet up next time! Just to set your expectations though … there weren’t any fresh fruit/veg sellers etc. It was mostly food-stuffs to be enjoyed there at the large communal picnic tables. I haven’t been to shongweni yet but I often go to the market at the Greek Hellenic hall … yum yum yum!
SimoneB said on February 4, 2011
I was so pleased that I went! Durbs has some cool little spots hidden away!
SimoneB said on February 4, 2011
Yes Carey – come visit Durbs! Loads of super cool places to visit here!
tandy.sinclair said on February 4, 2011
you are so lucky
and to have been to whole foods!
Sous-Chef said on February 4, 2011
Where is the Roastery? Looks like a fun place to go.
Zabwan said on February 4, 2011
It sounds like such fun, Sim, I feel a trip to durbs coming up! Need to get out of pmb….