{Eat.Drink.Shop.}: London's Borough Market

I was truly blessed to begin the new year indulging in one of my favorite passions: travel.  Returning to two of my best-loved destinations, Paris (my absolute favorite!) and London, for a winter vacation getaway was nothing short of thrilling, invigorating, and pure, unadulterated joy.  If you follow me on Instagram, you may recall me sharing a few photo highlights from my journey.  And because there's never enough time to share everything when you're in the moment, I will continue to share my most special moments and memories in the days ahead.  

To kick things off, today's post is dedicated to London's superbly fabulous Borough Market.  To say it's my kind of place is an understatement of grand proportions.  As soon as I arrived, I smiled broadly and deeply and took in as much of this treasure as I could before heading off to my appointment across town for Afternoon Tea (but we'll save that for another post.)  

My first encounter at the market was a full-on cooking demonstration with a menu of roast duck with baked heritage carrots and whole roast celeriac--not too shabby.  Had it not been for the lunch of gourmet fish and chips I had just consumed before arriving, I would have been all over that duck. :)  Thankfully, I was able to snag a copy of the recipes for my own keeping and relishing, and I have every intention of recreating those delicacies in my kitchen.

The market combined the best of outdoor gourmet food purveyors (think endless varieties of freshly baked breads, cheeses, chocolate truffles, ciders--I warmed myself with a scrumptious apple cider--fresh fruits, and so much more) with quaint eateries serving up the best in seafood, coffee, chocolate, and so on, to a specialty kitchen shop, bakery school, fresh flower market and more!  There was literally something for everyone and every taste.  And bringing it all together were the fabulous views of astounding architecture, both old and modern, that surrounded me, to inspire even heightened wanderlust.  

I could truly envision myself spending untold hours taking in this foodie mecca if London were my home--or at least if I had more time to spare while visiting.  But, alas, that's what repeat visits are for, no?  

A perfect view of the London Shard: purported as the tallest building in Western Europe

I don't imagine any future jaunts to London will be complete without a visit to Borough Market.  Without a doubt, it represented the epitome of...

Happy Eating & Happy Travels!

Pop Up Cooking School {Photo Highlights}

The inaugural class of my Pop Up Cooking School took place a couple of weeks ago, and I'm admittedly still riding on a residual high from what was an absolutely amazing time--and a personal dream come true.

We gathered, we cooked, we tasted, we learned--and we had one fabulous time!  My aim to dish up cooking techniques, tips, recipes and good eats, as well as loads of inspiration, was (thankfully) a mission accomplished, if the enthusiasm and feedback from the class participants is any measure.

Duly occupied with cooking, teaching, and otherwise engaging the class, I couldn't aptly wear my photography hat and, instead, brought in the talented ZOA Photography to capture photo memories of the day.  Check out the photo gallery here--and be sure to stay connected so you can make plans to join us at our future classes!

Happy Eating!

D.M.R. Fine Foods Launches Pop Up Cooking School!

I've been a busier bee than usual over the last while, as I eagerly prepare for--and anticipate--the 1st class of my newly launched cooking school.  To say I'm excited is an understatement, if ever there was one.  

If you know anything of my food story, then you may know that I began sharing my passion for the world of food and teaching cooking techniques several years ago as a culinary instructor for Williams-Sonoma.  Since then, I've had the pleasure of continuing my instruction through articles, blog posts, recipes, videos, guest chef demonstrations and private consultations.  

 
Now I'm eager to widen the net with more up close and personal instruction to fuel your inner chef!  With my Techniques and Tastings(TM) classes, I will teach and demonstrate cooking techniques, dish sample tastings from featured recipes--and bring the joy of cooking to life!

And I want you to join me.  There's still time to register and make your plans to be there on Saturday, April 12th at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market; get all the details here.

I hope to see you there! Bring your appetite and prepare to indulge in Happy Eating!

XO,
Dawn

Join Me as Williams-Sonoma's Featured Guest Chef!

I was recently invited to be Williams-Sonoma's featured Guest Chef on Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 2-4pm EST at Lenox Square Mall, Atlanta, Georgia--and I want you to be my guest!

I'm excited to collaborate with one of my favorite gourmet food brands to share my love for the world of food--including a cooking demonstration, recipes, tastings and more!

So mark your calendars and make plans to join me for a fun afternoon of yummy eats and inspiration.

I hope to see you there!

XO, Dawn


Venue Details:
WILLIAMS-SONOMA
LENOX SQUARE

3393 PEACHTREE ROAD NE

ATLANTA, GA 30326

(404) 812-1703