Festival «Food»
Oh, how I love the Afisha Festival of Food in Gorky Park! This time marks the third year that the fledgling festival was mounted. We were not here for its inauguration but we did partake in the second year and now, the third year running. I certainly hope to visit the fourth year’s festival as well.
I must say that last year was great and this year was even better. With the advent of technological advances, I was able to buy my tickets with a virtual wallet and then have them sent directly to a smartphone app, no paperwork required! Much to my surprise, there was no issue at the door when they scanned the QR code on my phone screen (I have to admit that I was skeptical but I still trusted - hoped? - that everything would go smoothly and according to plan). Two bracelets issued and quickly secured around our wrists, Mr. U and I joined a few friends and together we proceeded through the obligatory metal detector/bag check and along the embankment where a plethora of gastronomic delights awaited our viewing and tasting pleasure.
Again, like last year, the variety of goods on display was a taste sensation for the eyes as well as the tongue. Unlike last year, the weather was not quite as warm or sunny. Cloud cover and chilly temperatures made me glad to be wearing long sleeves and a scarf to stave off the autumn chill. Thankfully the rain held off long enough for us all to get our fill and then some.
I’ll let you drool over the sights and delights that caught my attention. Can you tell that I have a sweet tooth?
The only item that made it home with me was some German pumpkin seed oil. I can’t wait to drizzle it over a salad of mixed greens and cherry tomatoes with some sunflower seeds and a few parmesan curls. YUM!
Oh, how I love the Afisha Festival of Food in Gorky Park! This time marks the third year that the fledgling festival was mounted. We were not here for its inauguration but we did partake in the second year and now, the third year running. I certainly hope to visit the fourth year’s festival as well.
I must say that last year was great and this year was even better. With the advent of technological advances, I was able to buy my tickets with a virtual wallet and then have them sent directly to a smartphone app, no paperwork required! Much to my surprise, there was no issue at the door when they scanned the QR code on my phone screen (I have to admit that I was skeptical but I still trusted - hoped? - that everything would go smoothly and according to plan). Two bracelets issued and quickly secured around our wrists, Mr. U and I joined a few friends and together we proceeded through the obligatory metal detector/bag check and along the embankment where a plethora of gastronomic delights awaited our viewing and tasting pleasure.
Again, like last year, the variety of goods on display was a taste sensation for the eyes as well as the tongue. Unlike last year, the weather was not quite as warm or sunny. Cloud cover and chilly temperatures made me glad to be wearing long sleeves and a scarf to stave off the autumn chill. Thankfully the rain held off long enough for us all to get our fill and then some.
I’ll let you drool over the sights and delights that caught my attention. Can you tell that I have a sweet tooth?
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| beanbag chairs in the form of salad bags |
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| Look closely at the ice cream in the globe! |
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| Well, hello ladies ... |
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| Excuse me? |
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| This table centerpiece has a potato and a baby cabbage tucked into the arrangement. A potato?!!! |
The only item that made it home with me was some German pumpkin seed oil. I can’t wait to drizzle it over a salad of mixed greens and cherry tomatoes with some sunflower seeds and a few parmesan curls. YUM!
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