The Glass Market - Day 2

 Hi friends and family! (And of course Hal!)

Today was the second day in Copenhagen and the second day of the New Nordic Diet journey in general. The morning started well, with a good night's sleep and early sunrise watching with Karli. Breakfast quickly followed, with an array of standard favorites as well as some new savory additions to the breakfast customs, such as beans and toast or meats and cheeses to be served with the pastry items.

The day began with acquiring metro cards for the entire week and learning about the many routes that we can take to navigate around the city. We next took one of our scheduled routes to New Harbor (Nyhavn), where we got a canal tour of the city. We were informed with the historical background behind the architecture within the structures and got the opportunity to observe The Little Mermaid statue through an audioguided tour. We were able to make a minor redirection in our anticipated plans for the day to visit The Glass Market (Torvehallerene) before finishing the day back at New Harbor for dinner and pictures.

My first interest was the freshly picked produce and flowers circulated out in the middle of the area between the two glass buildings.  The market was set up with fruits and vegetables at the front, including a chalkboard sign indicating what is now in season in Denmark, and a path extending to the back with bouquets of various flowers fresh from Vedbaek (a neighborhood north of Copenhagen).

My initial attention to the fruit and flowers was due to the vibrant coloring of the goods. When compared to produce in the United States, it appears much fresher and as though it was grown in greater conditions, limiting carbon emissions and pesticide use, as stated on the website. Furthermore, they occasionally feature exotic food that is newly grown and delivered from nearby towns, with one of their key enticement being plastic-free, tending to a more sustainable practice for locals and tourists alike. Based on what I've noted at the grocery stores, I'm curious whether it's more common to go to the market or the grocery stores. Is all of the produce sold in grocery shops and markets sourced from the same vendors?


Cherries from the Glass Market!

In terms of coffee, I've been heading out to try locations that are either local or unique to the Scandinavian countries. There were a few coffee shops along the way, especially in the Glass Market on the left side. Although there were small differences in pastries and specialty drinks, each of the cafes I visited had standard menu offerings. Some people were drinking coffee, but I'm not sure if it was ideal "fika" time because I'm still investigating on my behalf, but I'll do my best to visit a local shop before traveling to Stockholm.

That's all for now; cheers to day 3!🍒

-Sadie B


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