The hustle, bustle and lights of the St Enoch’s Square Christmas market always draws me in. Christmas is officially here.
With my sons in tow, I set off to sort the dilemma of my mum’s Christmas present. I’m hoping the international market’s many and varied stalls will spark some inspiration.
Welcome to the global kitchen
The Sunday crowds are out in force. We shuffle through clusters of people lured in by the aroma; going with the flow is the only way to survive the masses. There’s literally heaps of gorgeous food – my sons eyes pop as we explore the gastronomic tour of the world.
Crepes and churros draped in nutella, sugar from France, biscuits and cakes from Italy, curry from India, chorizo and paella from Spain – we hardly know where to star
t. We finally opt for Germany – enjoying a hearty Bratwurst followed by Dutch waffles.
We eye up the strange green cheese then circle the stalls again – we can’t resist the Turkish delights, pistachios, rose and lemon and pomegranate.
Blissfully full but forgetful
Admittedly my mum’s present has totally been forgotten. Full-up with food and contented, we’re ready to search the stalls again. The choice is endless: beautiful leather bound notebooks; detailed metal works; snuggly woollen hats tempt us but don’t feel right for mum. Jewellery, scarves and bags are all options but I admit defeat realising my shopping ambitions have been lost to the sensational smells and tastes.
There’s only one solution – I’ll just have to come back again when I’m more focused. Perhaps shopping first and food later is the way to go… though I’m already dreaming of trying that paella next time round.
– B
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