Greek Festival

Old Seattle

and Traditions 

There is such a charm to the older homes in Seattle especially those that are loved in the Montlake neighborhood 

 

And just down the hill is 

           St Demetrios Greek  Church

    and the annual festival that we try to attend

And here we come

And there is food    

Market with cheese, breads and much more

And better than food.... the dancing 

And no disappointment

I live an exciting life

.

It is Greek to me

and we love it

The Greek Festival at St. Demetrius, Seattle 

We have gone for many years but this year is the first time for my sister and her hubby 
We come for the food. Greek food is special and you can count on certain items to always be available on the menu. 
I love their lemon rice soup.
I also love baklava 
This year I tried Greek french fries.  Who would not love french fries sprinkled with cheese and salt ?!?

They have such wonderful treats.
The music brings out such delight in children 

And we eat and listen to the music and watch the dancing every year.
We breeze through the rummage sale, as usual. 
But this year, my sister and I went on the church tour.
You might recognize the white dome and stained glass windows .. A Seattle landmark of beauty. 

Since we did not stay for the "teaching" part of the tour, we missed some other features. 
Saving that for the next time   

This year I  made one extra purchase.
 The Greek Cook Book.   Our  newspaper told me that they look for the best recipe and stick to it. Everyone agrees it is the best and that is that.
So, here's to cooking the best...Lemon rice soup  

Want to try some ?   

Such an exciting life.   

The Greek festival. Held at St. Demetrius Church in Seattle. 

we have gone for many years.
I love the lemon rice soup, stuffed grape leaves and
you guessed it 
 Baklava.   ( no picture needed for that one )

The church has lots of areas with displays and things to purchase.
The big tent has food and a stage where  a quartet is playing their string instruments

Part of the program involves children dressed in native costume and they sing and dance. * we did not stay for that this year )
They have a thrift shop. One of the classrooms is set up with homemade soap.  another  had more bakery. Church literature is also on display.
Just before leaving we stopped at the "store".   Home baked bread, olive oil, etc, ..  we always end up with a  good sized bag of treats.

One last look back.  Someone wearing a large straw hat is bent over reading a book  A large bottle of wine is sitting on the table beside the book.   
Missing the music. Missing the atmosphere.   

Always something different and this one   ↑ 
 is probably  a one time only.
We usually run into someone we know, but not this year.  
And I guess it is a good thing, I was not wearing cute shoes. 
 Truth to be known,  nothing matched. 
 But I am sure you won't tell.