This weekend I stayed home with the roomies and was able to explore more locally. We have had some crazy weather lately, including a flash flood that I got caught in last weekend. Even though there has been some rain, it is still in the seventies during the day. This weekend was gorgeous and windy. While I was walking home from the Mercadona, the local grocery store, I saw a poster advertising a medieval market this weekend in Garrucha. I told my roommates about it and we decided it would be a great idea to check it out.
They market was a nice change from the usual stands that accompany the produce at the farmer's market. There were plenty of treats that of course I had to try!! While looking around I came across a table of local natural beauty products. The woman was originally from Canada but has been living here for the past eight years. Her daughter attends the school in which two of my friends teach. Not only to I love to support local but I also am a lover of chapstick, especially with the all natural ingredients used in "Naturalmente Mediterraneo". She was kind enough to give us samples. I made a purchase but will definitely be back. She also gave us a list of other markets that she will be at which sparked the conversation of Christmas markets. I learned that there are several Christmas markets in November and December. I am excited!!!
Overall, it was a great relaxing weekend. I made some wonderful soup with chorizo and black beans, as well as some carrot muffins. Earlier in the week I made pumpkin scones and they were soooo delicious! I am trying to save the little bit of pumpkin that I have and can't quite decide what is to come next. As the holiday season gets closer I am sure there will be much more baking and cooking going on. I have already made two batches of applesauce which always makes the house smell wonderful. I am still on the hunt for a turkey for Thanksgiving! I am hoping to find where I can get one this week before I take off to London on Thursday. Wish me luck!!
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