There was a 'Continental market' today in addition to the usual stalls. I bought a tasty Paella from Alfredo and Amed. It was spicy and colourful. I really enjoyed it.
It was good to have a change from the usual dull takeaway food on offer in this so called 'Rural Food Capital of the UK'. Melton has some way to go before it deserves this title, in my opinion. Stilton and pork pies and Pedigree pet foods are great products but, surely, Melton needs to have a livelier and more diverse food culture on the streets of the town? Most of the takeaway food available is bland and unhealthy. The only concern seems to make it conform to food hygiene regulations.
Mike is an artist . A very friendly guy, the kind of person that should be working on a stall. Even if you don't want to buy one of his pictures [which he under prices] , it's worth stopping and having a chat with him.
Mike lived in Colombia for several years and also in The Shetlands. A man of many talents he has been a ship's officer and a professional musician. When the weather gets warmer he's going to bring his guitar down and entertain us with some of his own songs.
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