Sweet success...

For all of you who were sitting on the edges of your chairs wondering if I was going to get the baking ingredients I needed, I had a successful venture this afternoon into London. I went to a little place called The Spice Shop in the Portobello Road Market area and found all the flavourings/spices I was looking for. Here is some photgraphic evidence for your edification:

From back left: cinnamon, cloves, pomegranate(!) molasses, vanilla (the little vial in the middle), curry, ginger, and (almost hidden) sesame seeds.

On my way, I was able to enjoy the many shops along Portobello Road--organic and fair trade spots selling tea, coffee, chocolate etc, numerous little cafes and knick knack stores, a bead store, and more. No doubt it would be a whole other experience if I were to come on Saturday for market day. I shall keep it in mind for the future...