STL Festival of Nations 2011
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During our visit to the St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park we found ourselves beside ourselves with culinary choices... After a walk past nearly all the kiosks, we doubled back and stopped at the Bulgarian tent (second lunch of the day). Again, I was taken in by the sausages and a light salad. These were quite a bit different but very well seasoned and tasty. It really made me miss my mom :-(
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park! The menu at one of the Bosnian food stands. We had the Cevapi!! Delicious!!!
During our visit to the St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park we found ourselves beside ourselves with culinary choices... After a walk past nearly all the kiosks, we doubled back and stopped at the Bosnian tent (first).
Ćevapi in Bosnia or ćevapčići in Slovenia is a grilled dish of minced meats (lamb & beef), a type of kabob, found traditionally in the countries of southeastern Europe. They are considered a national dish in Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Serbia. They are also common in most other Slavic states including Bulgaria :-)
They are usually served of 5-10 pieces on a plate or in a flatbread (lepinje or somun), often with chopped onions and sour cream.
I was first introduced to this delicacy on my maiden trek to Yugoslavia in 1988. Very beautiful country and so inexpensive at the time.
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park! Folks enjoying the day, the park, and the food!
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park! Some random folks relaxing and enjoying the weather, the park, and the food!!
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park! A very attentive puppy. He was alert and checking everyone out.
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park!
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park! This lady was in front of the Mexican kiosk (Bazaar) holding an umbrella to keep the sun off. Notice her baby bump. Yup, it's in the back. She's carrying her little papoose under her gown to keep the sun off of the baby. His little foot was sticking out. Too crowded and too close to get the whole picture.
These gals are the New York based COBU, an all-female troupe that fuses Japanese traditional Taiko drumming with tap dance.
Festival headliners included the New York based COBU, an all-female troupe that fuses Japanese traditional Taiko drumming with tap dance.
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park! At first glance this fellow reminded me of my friend Jordan. Not Jordan. The crowd is watching the female Japanese drummers on stage.
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park! This is where Cyndy and I decided to have our 2nd lunch... and dessert :-)
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park! It was a little warm and the beagle looks a bit older. Cyndy said a while before that it was too hot out for this particular dog. Sometime later we saw her being carried while her two companions are trotting along side. She had plenty of water offered. She reminds me of Red.
The St. Louis Festival of Nations at Tower Grove Park! End of a long day. Heading to the car and home.
Beautiful flower growing on a Lily Pad (Nymphaeaceae). It looks like the stamen is ablaze!
A dragon fly resting on some water foliage in Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, MO. He wouldn't turn around for me to get the portrait that I was hoping.