Greek Festival

In honor of Elder Eric Brown (now serving in the Athens Greece mission), we indulged once again in our annual pilgrimage to the Poughkeepsie Greek Festival. The date was locked in the calendar and our mouths were watering by early afternoon. Arriving early enough on Friday night to get good parking (and before the food lines were way long) we made a bee-line to the food concession tent where there was a grand spread of greek delights. 

          

  

Passing up the lamb and Mousaka, we settled on Spanakopita (spinach/cheese in phyllo turnover), greek salad, and stuffed grape leaves. Yumm!! And as we ate under the big tent we enjoyed Greek music and the festive atmosphere.

In Greek mythology, ambrosia was the food of the gods, but Mom thinks that it should be Baklava – and my was it good!! We also sampled the Galaktopoureko (custard filled phyllo soaked in lemon sauce) but the homemade Baklava was definitely the best. It was a great evening, and a delicious way to help support the local Greek Orthodox congregation.

Just thinking about it, I'm all ready to attend Barbie Smith's wedding at the Greek Orthodox church in Newburgh (Aug 16).  I understand that they'll be serving some Greek food at the reception dinner...