Second hand toys in flea markets

I started to fall in love with second hand stuff when I came to France. During spring, there are countless of flea markets around. People rent a small space and sell their unwanted items at cheap price.

I get to know from my french friend that the French hardly throw away items that can still be used. Either they sell it at the flea markets or at the second hand shops. I think this is great idea, they are recycling old items.

Some items are really old but I think they are gems. I bought a Snow White music box last month. The color is fading but it is still in good condition. And if I want to get a brand new one, I doubt I can ever find. That's why I love to buy second hand items now, cos it is no longer available in the market.

Gems in the trash....

Radish Soup

This is real easy... Just 3 ingredients... White radish, carrot and pork ribs.

Radish is not a everyday veg in the supermarket here, therefore I will stock up when I see it on the shelve.

I am using Tefal WiKook to cook soup nowadays as it helps to speed up the cooking time and retend the nutrition. The best part is the water will not evaporate off and I do not need to keep refilling with water.

One more advantage with using Tefal WiKook, is that the taste is so strong that I do not need to add salt.

Ingredients
1 large white radish
2 carrots
5pc of pork ribs
1L of water

Method
1. Blanch the pork ribs, drain off the water and set aside
2. Cut the radish and carrot into small cubes or pieces
3. Put the pork ribs, radishes, carrots and 1 liters of water into a pot and bring to boil.
4. Turn the flame to low and continue to cook for 1hr.

Note:
Above cooking time is based on using Tefal WiKook.

It take about 2-3 hrs cooking time with normal pot to achieve the same taste. But if you don't have the time, just add a bit of salt to taste.