A walk on the interesting side

In the name of Allah the most gracious the most merciful

16 February 2015.

So yesterday we went to Milnerton fleamarket, of course each one of us for our own reasons. It was a cool and windy day, layers of clothing and comfortable shoes and of course some sunblock for those long lovely hours in the sun.

My son was on the lookout for tools, leatherman knife, leather for quivers and interesting objects de art. My daughter was looking for books trying to complete her Jane Austin collection and other books of interest and novel things to adorn her bedroom (she picked up a Mansfield Park for R6 )

Abubakr usually goes off to the one side and I to the other. But not before we talk small budget, ha ha. I am never sure what I am looking for - to quote myself, I am always on the lookout for things with potential. I found a plastic box with recipes in Afrikaans; a French cooking book, some silver napkin rings; a tin for R5, a kenwood handmixer, some silver knives and a pretty glass jar.

My daughter found a cute memo chalkboard and books and my son was disappointed that an entire set of carving chisels were sold so he settled on some craftsman books . Abu found some interesting nibs for calligraphy and red ink in a pretty bottle, a magnifying glass and an ink pen holder that he is cleaning up.

I felt I could stay for hours - there were beautiful new picture frames for R5 each. Wish I had a camera. . . Someone sold panels of eiderdown for R150 for 9 panels. A beautiful old Kenwood made in the 50s but a bit too pricey (R1200) for my budget (something like this one).

A man with a truck and cold storage sold delectable snoek smoked with mustard seeds and my favourite - smoked mackerel.

A young man sold plants in recycled tomato tins, the catering size, looking something like this from:
http://gutterspecialist.co.za/13-creative-and-innovative-rain-gutter-garden-ideas/

Really attractive, I meant to go back because he had a tansy plant but I got side tracked.

And just before we left for home a quick pop in at Rosa's Bakery stall/truck. Delectable feta and spinach wrapped in phyllo, almond croissants, olive ciabatta and how could I resist a Florentine that I stashed in my bag for later. The Florentine was groovy - made with flaked almonds it was light and crispy and delicious.

And then back home. We threw together some garlic, strips of red and yellow peppers and a jalapeno into an olive oil warmed pan and settled the mackerel on top. Tossed a garden salad with some feta and had a light lunch with the olive ciabatta.

While Abu was busy trimming all kinds of fuchsias, white ones and light pink and cerise and red ones,  I snuggled down to a book and a Florentine of note, relaxing because the night still lie ahead filled with Admin tasks and grids and proofreading.

 

Plant food and spend your money wisely.

Yasmine